How to Successfully Crack a JOB Interview 3-Day Workshop – Day 1 Duration : 2 hours Ashish Munjal Corporate Career Coach & Mentor Mentor Mate Academy of Life Skills Mode : LIVE Online Format : Interactive

✓How to Identify which Jobs to apply for (make a checklist) ✓Be Clear about what you want ✓Do what you Love / passionate about ✓Understand your Strengths & Weaknesses ✓Your long term Vision/Ambition ✓Suitable for your temperament ✓Check Matching Skills ✓Matching your Education ✓Use Self Assessment Tools ✓Psychometric Tests, Aptitude Tests etc. ✓Research different Career Choices ✓Discuss with Elders and Peers for self realization ✓Evaluate your Past Experiences LESSON 1 – Pre Application Activities DAY 1

✓Importance of a Resume ✓Your First Introduction ✓Your First Impression ✓Your Eligibility ✓Focus on what is important for Employer ✓Read JD carefully ✓Identify the problem of Employer ✓Are you the Solution ? ✓Make Professional Style Resume ✓Choose correct format ✓Add Key Skills on the top ✓Check if they match with JD ✓Add your picture ✓Include Cover Letter LESSON 2 – Preparation of Resume DAY 1 ✓Mention Your D.O.B

Basic Resume Effective Resume Convert DAY 1

✓Make sure Resume is Professional ✓Word File or PDF ✓Short Video Intro ✓Ideal Resume Name ✓ashish_resume_sales ✓Register at Job Sites ✓Create a professional profile (Imp) ✓Complete the profile on portal ✓Add Profile Summary ✓Keywords for Application Tracking System (ATS) ✓Job related skills ✓Experience ✓Education related- Hard Skills ✓ Soft Skills LESSON 3 – Uploading Resume on Job Sites DAY 1

DAY 1 Q & A Session

How to Successfully Crack a JOB Interview 3-Day Workshop – Day 2 Duration : 2 hours Ashish Munjal Corporate Career Coach & Mentor Mentor Mate Academy of Life Skills Mode : LIVE Online Format : Interactive

LESSON 4 – How to make a professional resume DAY 2 ✓How to make a Professional Resume – Steps ✓Pick the Right Resume Format & Layout ✓Use MS Word Templates ✓Mention Your Personal Details & Contact Information ✓Use a Resume Summary or Objective ✓Mention Your Top Soft & Hard Skills ✓List Your Work Experience & Achievements ✓Starting from your current Job ✓Ending with First Job ✓Tailor Your Information as per the JD ✓Create a Personalised & Convincing Cover Letter ✓Proof Read both 3-4 times

LESSON 4 – How to make a professional resume DAY 2 ✓Make maximum of 2 pages ✓Use only medium size headers in bold ✓Use 11 - 12 pt. for normal text, and 14 - 16 pt for section header ✓Save your resume as Word File or PDF ✓Add your social media profile – only professional ones ✓LinkedIn, Facebook… ✓Add your Video Introduction

years of experience in the IT industry. ✓1 or 2 top achievements (or core responsibilities) ✓Example : Specialized in technical support, customer care, and user retention. ✓Desired goal (generally, passion for working at a specific company) ✓Example : Looking for new opportunities as a support lead for a SaaS company.

years of experience in software development. Managed a team of developers to create products for several industries, such as FinTech, EdTech and HR tech. Looking to leverage my experience in managing outsourced products as a Product Owner at a Tech Company.”

years of experience in online marketing ✓Social media marketing experience, with good knowledge of Facebook & Google advertising ✓MBA or Certification in Marketing ✓Experience managing ₹ 50,000 monthly advertising budget on Facebook ✓Mention each requirement in your Key Skills & Experience Details

LESSON 7 – How to List your Skills in Resume DAY 2 ✓Include both Types in Resume ✓Hard Skills (Measurable Abilities) ✓Soft Skills (Personal Skills) ✓ Hard Skills examples ✓Technical skills ✓Marketing Skills ✓Management Skills ✓Soft Skills examples ✓social skills, communication skills, personal traits, career attributes ✓Leadership, critical thinking, communication, team player ✓Always be truthful

LESSON 7 – How to List your Skills in Resume DAY 2

[email protected] ✓Don’t use [email protected] ✓Are you using the right resume format? ✓Is your resume 1-2 pages? ✓Did you include all the important sections in your resume? ✓Did you list only the most relevant work experiences? ✓Did you list achievements instead of responsibilities?

LESSON 8 – Checklist for Resume DAY 2 ✓ Did you tailor your resume to the Job Description you’re applying for? ✓Did you mention the right amount of work experience in your resume? ✓Did you list your education in your resume? ✓Did you list all the right skills for the position you’re applying for? ✓Did you add any other important resume sections? ✓Core Strengths etc. ✓And finally, did you proof-read your resume? Use software like Grammarly.

How to Successfully Crack a JOB Interview 3-Day Workshop – Day 3 Duration : 2 hours Ashish Munjal Corporate Career Coach & Mentor Mentor Mate Academy of Life Skills Mode : LIVE Online Format : Interactive

Exercise - Home Assignment Create an ATS Friendly Resume Discussion in Detail

LESSON 10 – How to Research a Company before Applying DAY 3 Why do you need to research the company? ✓Increases your chances of getting hired ✓It will make you confident during the interview ✓Helps you decide if it a good cultural fit for you ✓It Helps You Answer 'Why Do You Want To Work For Us? ✓News and recent events about the Company ✓The company’s culture, mission, and values ✓Clients, products, and services ✓The person interviewing you ✓Check the Job site for Contact Person ✓Research them on LinkedIn, Twitter etc. the company’s social media sites are another great way to see firstly, what they say about themselves, and secondly what others are saying about them

LESSON 10 – How to Research a Company before Applying DAY 3 The Company Research Process ✓Research the Company Website (Most important Step) ✓Find out about their products or services ✓Visit “About Us” or “Meet Our Team” ✓It tells you about the Culture and their people ✓Helps to understand if you fit ✓See if the company has a mission statement ✓You can show case the same in your resume ✓It will help you explain why you wanted to apply for the job ✓Search Google News for Recent Company Developments ✓Read some recent developments and press releases ✓You can get a sense of what the company is working on ✓Your goal in this research ? ✓To find one action they took recently that you can ask about in the interview ✓They’ll be impressed that you know the latest news about them

LESSON 10 – How to Research a Company before Applying DAY 3 The Company Research Process ✓Research Employees on LinkedIn ✓Find out about their products or services ✓Find people in the same type of group or role that you’re interviewing for ✓Read their profiles and activities ✓To understand what the company looks for in the hiring process ✓Industry Research ✓See what types of jobs are posted in this industry ✓Find some common types of jobs in the industry ✓Check on Job Sites with name search ✓Read Employee Reviews ✓Visit a site like Glassdoor.com to read reviews from current and past employees.

LESSON 11 – How to remain Confident in an Interview DAY 3 Tricks & Techniques ✓It is natural to be nervous ✓How to Calm your nerves before the interview ✓Prepare yourself thoroughly about your hard skills ✓Do proper research of the company ✓Learn the most common Interview Questions & Answers ✓Conduct Mock Interviews prior to coming ✓Use the Quick Reference Guide while waiting ✓Know the level of the interviewer ✓Plan your day so that arrive early for the interview ✓Avoid Stressful situations

LESSON 11 – How to remain Confident in an Interview DAY 3 Tricks & Techniques ✓Try the STOP Technique ✓Stop what you're doing and focus on what you’re thinking ✓Take a few deep breaths, as many as you need ✓Breathe through your nose ✓Inhale – Exhale ✓Observe your environment and focus on yourself ✓Pause before speak ✓Stay Focused on the Interview ✓Don’t fear the outcome of the interview ✓Remember you have many more options ✓Listen to the interview question carefully ✓Think for a few seconds before you answer ✓Show Full Confidence ✓Look directly at the interviewer

LESSON 12 – Interview Questions DAY 3 Interview Questions ✓Tell me about yourself (summary) ✓ Why do you want to work at this company?(Core skills & Values) ✓ Why did you leave your earlier Job?(Wanted more challenges & growth) ✓ Why do you want this job?(passionate about the job role) ✓ Why should we hire you?(skills & experience will help company) ✓ What are your greatest strengths?(hard & soft skills) ✓Tell me about a challenge or conflict you’ve faced at work, and how you dealt with it.(explain real life challenge – work related – deadlines etc.) ✓Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership skills.(give example) ✓ Why was there a gap in your employment?(give relevant reasons) ✓ What are you looking for in a new position?(To use my skills & grow) ✓How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?(patiently, etc.) ✓ What motivates you?(challenges and success) ✓ Where do you see yourself in five years?(ideally as the HOD)

LESSON 12 – Interview Questions DAY 3 Interview Questions ✓ What are your career aspirations?(my skills should help company & myself to grow) ✓ What are you passionate about?(my work skills) ✓ Can you explain why you changed career paths?(give good reason) ✓ What do you like to do outside of work?(activities, learning) ✓ What are your salary expectations? ✓Is there anything else you’d like us to know?(anything personal) ✓Do you have any questions for us?(ask about job role and company expectations) PRACTICE – PRACTICE – PRACTICE

LESSON 11 – MOCK Interview Session DAY 3