This Placement Preparation course is designed to help students secure their dream jobs by providing comprehensive guidance on resume building, creating an online portfolio, mastering interview techniques, and enhancing essential soft skills. The course covers crucial topics such as crafting a professional resume, building a personal website, optimizing LinkedIn profiles, and practicing for HR and technical interviews. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with practical knowledge and strategies to stand out in competitive job markets. The course also emphasizes effective communication, negotiation skills, and managing job stress to succeed in interviews and placements.

Intended audience

Graduate Trainee, Software Engineer, Management Trainee, Analyst, Junior Developer

Prerequisites

Open to all

Assessment & certification

Assessment fee: Included — no extra fee
Assessment mode: Online proctored
Assessment type: MCQ
Certificate provider: Graduate Trainee, Software Engineer, Management Trainee, Analyst, Junior Developer

Syllabus

Week 1: Module 1: Understanding the Placement Process
Week 2: Stages of campus placements: aptitude, group discussions, technical, HR
Week 3: Types of companies: product vs service, MNC vs startup
Week 4: Placement process analogy: sports selection trials
Week 5: Module 2: Resume Building & ATS Optimization
Week 6: Difference between Resume & CV and when to use each
Week 7: Key resume sections: contact, summary, education, skills, projects
Week 8: ATS-friendly design: keyword use, formatting tips
Week 9: Example activity: analyzing and improving a sample resume
Week 10: Module 3: Job Search Strategy & LinkedIn Optimization
Week 11: Job search platforms: LinkedIn, Naukri, referrals, direct applications
Week 12: Effective application: emailing HR, cold messages, follow-ups
Week 13: Activity: writing a professional LinkedIn message or job application email
Week 14: Module 4: Interview Rounds & Preparation
Week 15: HR vs technical interview expectations
Week 16: Group discussions & case studies in certain sectors
Week 17: Common HR questions and STAR technique for structured answers
Week 18: Example: “Tell me about yourself” using STAR
Week 19: Module 5: Technical Interview Skills
Week 20: Expectations: problem-solving, efficiency, clarity
Week 21: Common coding topics: arrays, strings, sorting, searching, data structures
Week 22: Real-world examples: Amazon search algorithm, data structure usage
Week 23: Activity: solving 1–2 coding problems
Week 24: Module 6: Mock Interviews
Week 25: HR interview simulation with feedback
Week 26: Technical interview simulation with coding tasks
Week 27: Module 7: Soft Skills & Communication
Week 28: Body language, confidence, and eye contact tips
Week 29: Professional email writing: thank-you, follow-up emails
Week 30: Example: how poor communication can lose a job offer
Week 31: Activity: drafting a follow-up email after an interview