Lovely Professional University, Punjab

Course Code Course Title Course Planner

PES319 SOFT SKILLS-II 23842::Neetu Madan

Course Outcomes :Through this course students should be able to

CO1 :: understand professional attitude and its application in building self brand
CO2 :: demonstrate confidence and leadership qualities
CO3 :: analyze of job profiles in the light of career opportunities
CO4 :: articulate effectively in the interview
CO5 :: develop communication skills with guided practice
CO6 :: classify professional ethics to be followed

Reference Books ( R )
Sr No Title Author Publisher Name
R-1 SOFT SKILLS: KNOW YOURSELF DR. K. ALEX S Chand Publishing
AND KNOW THE WORLD
R-2 PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT BARUN K. MITRA OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
AND SOFT SKILLS
R-3 THE ACE OF SOFT SKILLS: GOPALASWAMY PEARSON
ATTITUDE, COMMUNICATION RAMESH AND
AND ETIQUETTE FOR SUCCESS MAHADEVAN RAMESH

Relevant Websites ( RW )
Sr No (Web address) (only if relevant to the course) Salient Features
RW-1 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/professional- An article on how to develop a professional attitude.
attitude#:~:text=A%20professional%20attitude%20is%20the,of%20appearance%2C
%20comportment%20and%20interaction.
RW-2 https://www.interview-skills.co.uk/free-information/successful-cv-writing/different- An article on different types of CV.
types-of-cvs
RW-3 https://careers.asha.org/on-the-job/building-your-professional-brand/ An article on building your professional brand

RW-4 https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/time-management.html A valuable article on time management.

RW-5 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/decision-making-skills An article on decision making skills.

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
 RW-6 https://www.inc.com/business-insider/email-etiquette-rules.html The article on email etiquette rules.

RW-7 https://www.wikihow.com/Act-at-a-Job-Interview An Article on how to act in an interview.

RW-8 https://www.vedantu.com/commerce/telephone-etiquette An informative article on telephonic etiquette.

RW-9 http://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/the-role-of-self-assessment A An article on the role of self-assessment before appearing for a job
interview.
RW-10 http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5836-top-interviewing-skills.html An article on interview skills.

RW-11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SdO9u5H6B0 A An informative video on self-introduction.

RW-12 http://placement.freshersworld.com/basic-skills-required-for-gd/33121993 A An informative article on basic skills that are required for an effective
group discussion.
RW-13 http://www.allindiajobs.in/2013/12/various-types-of-gd-group-discussions.html A An article on different types of group discussions.

RW-14 https://www.javatpoint.com/group-discussion This article offers detailed information on group discussion.

RW-15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-Cq06fegI4 T A video on group discussion with the aspects of improvement and
positive points.
RW-16 https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/careers-advice/11-common-cv-mistakes- This article highlights common mistakes made while writing a CV.
according-employers
RW-17 https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/cvs-and-cover-letters/how-to-write-a-cv An article on elements of writing a good curriculum vitae.

RW-18 https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-31-best-linkedin-profile-tips-for-job-seekers An article on 31 best LinkedIn profile tips for job seekers.

RW-19 https://influencermarketinghub.com/what-is-personal-branding/ An article on personal branding.

RW-20 https://www.forbes.com/sites/85broads/2012/11/30/7-reasons-you-need-a-vibrant- An article on requirement of digital profile for personal branding.

digital-profile/?sh=32380893a72d
RW-21 https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/communication-skills.html An article on the communication skills and importance.

RW-22 https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolkinseygoman/2012/02/13/seven-tips-for-effective- An article on showcasing effective body language on stage.

body-language-on-stage/#602d5878536d
RW-23 https://www.briantracy.com/blog/public-speaking/27-useful-tips-to-overcome-your- This article provides tips on how to overcome fear of public speaking.
fear-of-public-speaking/
Audio Visual Aids ( AV )
Sr No (AV aids) (only if relevant to the course) Salient Features
AV-1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a0Vm0zHFh0 An animated video on Personal Branding - why is it important?
AV-2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYjYKGbsG10 A A short video on grooming.
AV-3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NAteYgpsQY A valuable lesson on attitude.
AV-4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6G_Qg-rvfw The power dress: Kelly Hayes-Mcalonie at TEDxBuffaloWomen.
AV-5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIzqhQsTos4 A video to make a good first impression at a job interview.
AV-6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulNMjmfbSH8 A video to understand idea generation in group discussion.

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
 AV-7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArNCBkGQBzI An animated video on the art of giving and receiving feedback.
AV-8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-Cq06fegI4 T A video on group discussion with emphasis on positive areas as well as
areas of improvement as a member of group discussion.
AV-9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwghro1_8Rs A video on professional email writing.

LTP week distribution: (LTP Weeks)

Weeks before MTE 7
Weeks After MTE 7
Spill Over (Lecture) 3

Detailed Plan For Lectures

Week Lecture Broad Topic(Sub Topic) Chapters/Sections of Other Readings, Lecture Description Learning Outcomes Pedagogical Tool Live Examples
Number Number Text/reference Relevant Websites, Demonstration/
books Audio Visual Aids, Case Study /
software and Virtual Images /
Labs animation / ppt
etc. Planned

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 1 Lecture 1 Professional attitude and R-1 RW-1 Introducing the students Students get to know Zero lecture -
branding(introduction to R-2 RW-3 to the curriculum with a the importance of Discussion on
professional attitude, tips to R-3 RW-18 discussion on professional attitude current affairs (5
create a professional attitude RW-19 professional attitude and and professional min), importance
in the workforce, importance RW-20 branding. A presentation branding. They will of soft skills and
of positive attitude at AV-1 on importance of be able to make course details
workplace, ways to do AV-2 professional attitude at impressive LinkedIn (PPT) (10 min).
professional branding, dress AV-3 workplace. Introduction profiles. They will Open house
for the D-Day, creating to different ways to understand and find discussion on
impressive profile on create a professional ways to improve their professional
LinkedIn, tips for virtual brand. Trainer discuss professional image at behavior and
meeting etiquette.) about the importance of workplace. Also they attitude required to
grooming for the D-day. will be able to become a
Trainer will present understand the successful
different LinkedIn importance of professional and
profiles in the session. grooming in identifying the
There will be a professional life and work areas of the
presentation on creating ways to handle personality (10
an impressive LinkedIn virtual meetings. min), creating an
profile and tips to impressive
handle virtual meetings. LinkedIn profile
(15
min),
Activity on
LinkedIn
presentation and
helping the
students to identify
their improvement
areas (15 min).
Discussion on
virtual meetings (5
min).

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 2 Lecture 2 Resume building(difference R-1 RW-2 Introduction to resume Students are Discussion on
between resume and CV, R-2 RW-16 building. able to understand current affairs (5
types of resume’s( 1page R-3 RW-17 Trainer discusses the art effectively creating min), PPT
resume, detailed resume and of resume building, their assisted
digital resume), 7 difference between resume and video lecture on
components to a resume, resume and CV, tips to resume and know the resume building
resume writing tips, video create impressive importance of and video resume's
resume making, tips for resume, 7 components different types of (20
creating a video resume( to a resume along with resumes. Students min), detailed
script, filming space, the introduction to video will also learn tips to discussion on types
recording device, additional resume and its create impressive of resume
visuals).) importance in the resume and 7 with examples (15
corporate world. components to a min), 7
resume. components to a
resume and
discussion on
resume writing tips
(20
min).

Week 3 Lecture 3 Online Assignment

Week 4 Lecture 4 Communication and R-1 RW-21 Discuss about the Students are able to Discussion on
presentation skills R-2 RW-22 communication process learn the correct current affairs (5
(introduction to R-3 RW-23 focusing on the verbal usage of verbal, min), detailed
communication, barriers to AV-7 communication and its nonverbal discussion on
communication, introduction importance in everyday communication along different forms of
to KYC, importance of life. Trainer with the importance communication
knowing the company, demonstrates the of active listening. verbal, nonverbal
discussion on various practice of active They understand the and para-verbal
KYC’s of product and listening and engaging importance of (20 min),
service based companies, speaking skills. Trainer engaging the listener understanding
important aspects to further discusses with with efficient communication
consider in KYC.) the students the speaking skills. They barriers
importance of non are and active listening
verbal and para- verbal able to learn the art skills(10 min) and
communication. Trainer of virtual
will introduce the using para- verbal communication
concept of virtual communication and techniques (5
communication skills. the efficient use of min), detailed
Also there will be virtual discussion on
discussion on communication importance of
importance of knowing skills. Students will KYC and
the company. understand the components of
importance of KYC(15 min).
knowing a company
and various factors to
consider while
preparing KYC.

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 5 Lecture 5 Communication and R-1 RW-21 Discuss about the Students are able to Discussion on
presentation skills R-2 RW-22 communication process learn the correct current affairs (5
(introduction to R-3 RW-23 focusing on the verbal usage of verbal, min), detailed
communication, barriers to AV-7 communication and its nonverbal discussion on
communication, introduction importance in everyday communication along different forms of
to KYC, importance of life. Trainer with the importance communication
knowing the company, demonstrates the of active listening. verbal, nonverbal
discussion on various practice of active They understand the and para-verbal
KYC’s of product and listening and engaging importance of (20 min),
service based companies, speaking skills. Trainer engaging the listener understanding
important aspects to further discusses with with efficient communication
consider in KYC.) the students the speaking skills. They barriers
importance of non are and active listening
verbal and para- verbal able to learn the art skills(10 min) and
communication. Trainer of virtual
will introduce the using para- verbal communication
concept of virtual communication and techniques (5
communication skills. the efficient use of min), detailed
Also there will be virtual discussion on
discussion on communication importance of
importance of knowing skills. Students will KYC and
the company. understand the components of
importance of KYC(15 min).
knowing a company
and various factors to
consider while
preparing KYC.
Week 6 Lecture 6 Online Assignment

SPILL OVER
Week 7 Lecture 7 Spill Over

MID-TERM

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 8 Lecture 8 Group discussion(recap of R-1 RW-12 Introduction to group Students are able to Discussion on
concept of group R-2 RW-13 discussion, types of differentiate between current affairs (5
discussions, types of group R-3 RW-14 group discussion topics group discussion min), discussion
discussion, techniques to RW-15 and significance of topics, they are able on idea generation
generate ideas - SPELT, AV-6 group discussion. to work on idea techniques and do's
KWA, 5Ws 1H, AV-8 Trainer will discuss the generation using and don'ts (40
brainstorming, POPBEANS, do's different techniques min), mock
VAP, SCAMPER, do’s and and don’ts of group and are able to practice and
don’ts of group discussion, discussion. Trainer will understand the discussion on
tips to crack virtual group introduce various idea importance of group virtual group
discussion.) generation techniques - discussions along discussions (15
Keyword with basics of virtual min).
Analysis (KWA), group discussion.
SPELT technique, VAP
technique, POPBEANS,
SCAMPER, open house
discussions, virtual
group discussion basics.
Week 9 Lecture 9 Online Assignment
Week 10 Lecture 10 Interviews(pre-placement R-1 RW-7 Discussion on pre- Students are able to Discussion on
talks, pre-interview R-2 RW-8 interview preparation, understand the current affairs (5
preparation, R-3 RW-9 interview etiquette, importance of pre- min), discussion
interview preparation, re-cap RW-10 researching about a interview preparation on pre-interview
of power dressing, RW-11 company and job and creating positive preparation (10
interview etiquette in online AV-4 profiles. Creating the first impression. They min) interview
and offline scenarios, types AV-5 first impression with learn etiquette to be etiquette ( 5 min)
of interviews, various a powerful introduction. displayed in an creating the first
answering techniques, Re-cap of power interview both in impression (5
virtual interviews, do’s and dressing. online and offline min). Elaboration
don’ts of virtual interviews.) Discussion on types of modes. Students of different types
interviews, interview understand different of interviews and
answering techniques types of interviews power dressing (20
and introduction to and they are able to min),
virtual interviews, ways justify the answer by demonstration of
to crack virtual using different answering
interview. They learn answering techniques with
etiquette to be techniques. With examples (10
displayed in the guided practice they min).
interviews. learn to grab the
attention of the
interviewers.

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 11 Lecture 11 Interviews(pre-placement R-1 RW-7 Discussion on pre- Students are able to Discussion on
talks, pre-interview R-2 RW-8 interview preparation, understand the current affairs (5
preparation, R-3 RW-9 interview etiquette, importance of pre- min), discussion
interview preparation, re-cap RW-10 researching about a interview preparation on pre-interview
of power dressing, RW-11 company and job and creating positive preparation (10
interview etiquette in online AV-4 profiles. Creating the first impression. They min) interview
and offline scenarios, types AV-5 first impression with learn etiquette to be etiquette ( 5 min)
of interviews, various a powerful introduction. displayed in an creating the first
answering techniques, Re-cap of power interview both in impression (5
virtual interviews, do’s and dressing. online and offline min). Elaboration
don’ts of virtual interviews.) Discussion on types of modes. Students of different types
interviews, interview understand different of interviews and
answering techniques types of interviews power dressing (20
and introduction to and they are able to min),
virtual interviews, ways justify the answer by demonstration of
to crack virtual using different answering
interview. They learn answering techniques with
etiquette to be techniques. With examples (10
displayed in the guided practice they min).
interviews. learn to grab the
attention of the
interviewers.
Week 12 Lecture 12 Online Assignment
Week 13 Lecture 13 Work culture etiquette R-1 RW-4 Discussion on work Students will learn Discussion on
(etiquette in the workplace, R-2 RW-5 place etiquette like do's about the principles current affairs - (5
time management, decision R-3 RW-6 and don'ts of email of workplace min), etiquette at
making skills, email writing, AV-9 writing, importance of etiquette. They will the work place (10
do’s and don’ts of email time management and learn the importance min), email writing
writing.) decision making skills. of time management (10 min) do's and
and decision making don'ts of email
skills. writing (20 min),
time management
and decision
making skills (10
min).

SPILL OVER
Week 14 Lecture 14 Spill Over
Week 15 Lecture 15 Spill Over

Plan for Tutorial: (Please do not use these time slots for syllabus coverage)

Tutorial No. Lecture Topic Type of pedagogical tool(s) planned

(case analysis,problem solving test,role play,business game etc)

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Tutorial1 Professional attitude and branding Discussion on current affairs (5 min) Trainer conducts activity on creating new
experience and discussing the importance of impressive LinkedIn profile (40
min), activity debrief (15 min).
Tutorial2 Professional attitude and branding Discussion on current affairs (5 min), tips for professional attitude at workplace
and professional branding at various platforms (45 min) activity debrief (10
min).
Tutorial3 Resume building Discussion on current affairs (5 min), Trainer conducts the activity on 1 page
resume and detailed resume, discussion on sample resumes, unique selling
points and then giving the presentation on the resume (45 min), activity debrief
(10 min).
Tutorial4 Resume building Discussion on current affairs (5 min), Trainer conducts the activity on digital
resume and video resume, discussion on sample resumes and then giving the
presentation on the resume (45 min), activity debrief(10 min).
Tutorial5 Academic Task
Tutorial6 Academic Task
Tutorial7 Communication and presentation skills Discussion on current affairs (5 min), trainer conducts the activity on speaking
skills and listening skills (45 min), activity debrief (10 min).
Tutorial8 Communication and presentation skills Discussion on current affairs (5 min), trainer conducts the activity on para-
verbal communication and barriers to communication (45 min), activity debrief
(10 min).
Tutorial9 Communication and presentation skills Discussion on current affairs (5 min), trainer conducts the activity on
presentation skills and discussion on KYC of various companies (45 min),
activity debrief (10 min).
Tutorial10 Communication and presentation skills Discussion on current affairs (5 min), trainer conducts the activity on
presentation of KYC of various companies (45 min), activity debrief (10 min).
Tutorial11 Academic Task
Tutorial12 Academic Task
Tutorial13 Spill over Discussion on current affairs(5 min), trainer conducts query handling session on
resume building and KYC of companies (45 min), activity debrief (10 min).
Tutorial14 Spill over Discussion on current affairs(5 min), trainer conducts query handling session on
LinkedIn profile (45 min), activity debrief (10 min).
After Mid-Term
Tutorial15 Group discussion Discussion on current affairs (5 min), Trainer conducts mock group discussions
(45 min), feedback session(10 min).
Tutorial16 Group discussion Discussion on current affairs (5 min), Trainer conducts mock group discussions
(45 min), feedback session(10 min).
Tutorial17 Academic Task
Tutorial18 Academic Task
Tutorial19 Interview Skills Discussion on current affairs (5 min), Trainer conducts a mock interview
session (45 min), feedback session(10 min).

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Tutorial20 Interview skills Discussion on current affairs (5 min), Trainer conducts a mock interview
session (45 min), feedback session(10 min).
Tutorial21 Interview skills Discussion on current affairs (5 min), Trainer conducts a mock interview
session (45 min), feedback session(10 min).
Tutorial22 Interview skills Discussion on current affairs (5 min), Trainer conducts a mock interview
session (45 min), feedback session(10 min).
Tutorial23 Academic Task
Tutorial24 Academic Task
Tutorial25 Work culture etiquette Discussion on current affairs (5 min), Trainer conducts activity on email
etiquette and professional behavior (40 min), feedback session ( 10 min).
Tutorial26 Work culture etiquette Discussion on current affairs (5 min), Trainer conducts activity on time
management and decision making (40 min) feedback session ( 10 min).
Tutorial27 Spill over Discussion on current affairs(5 min), trainer conducts mock interviews and
query handling (45 min), activity debrief (10 min).
Tutorial28 Spill over Discussion on current affairs(5 min), trainer conducts activity on group
discussions (45 min), activity debrief (10 min).

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.