LPU - Lovely Professional University
What you'll learn

Description: 1. This course provides a structured approach to crafting CVs that go beyond mere job descriptions. Participants learn to strategically highlight their skills, achievements, and experiences to stand out in competitive job markets. 2. Participants discover how to develop a personal brand that aligns with their career aspirations. The course covers methods to articulate a cohesive professional identity across CVs, cover letters, and online profiles. 3. Through interactive exercises and case studies, learners understand the importance of storytelling in their careers. They learn to weave a narrative that showcases their journey, strengths, and future ambitions effectively to potential employers or clients. 4. The course includes practical sessions where participants receive feedback on their CVs and profiles. This iterative process helps refine their documents and improve their ability to present themselves convincingly in various professional contexts. Learning Outcome: • CV Optimization: Learn how to structure and format a CV to effectively showcase skills, experiences, and achievements. • Personal Branding: Develop strategies to build and enhance your personal brand through your CV and professional profile. • Highlighting Achievements: Identify techniques for emphasizing accomplishments and quantifiable results to attract potential employers or clients. • Career Storytelling: Understand the importance of crafting a compelling career narrative that aligns with your professional goals and communicates your unique value proposition.

  • Introduction to Career Narratives Defining what a career narrative is and why it's crucial for professional success. Exploring how career narratives shape perceptions in job applications and networking. Identifying Your Core Values and Goals Exercises to uncover personal values and professional aspirations. -Aligning values with career goals to create a cohesive narrative.
  • Crafting a Compelling CV - Step-by-step guide to structuring and writing an effective CV. Highlighting achievements, skills, and experiences to strengthen your narrative Creating an Impactful LinkedIn Profile Optimizing LinkedIn to reflect your career narrative and personal brand Leveraging LinkedIn’s features for networking and job opportunities
  • • Writing a Persuasive Cover Letter • Understanding the purpose and structure of a cover letter. • Tailoring your cover letter to complement your CV and highlight your narrative. • Networking with Confidence • Techniques for networking both online and offline. • Crafting and delivering your elevator pitch effectively.
  • Personal Branding Across Platforms: • Integrating your narrative into social media and other online platforms. • Building a consistent personal brand presence. Preparing for Interviews: • Strategies for communicating your narrative during interviews. • Answering common interview questions while reinforcing your career narrative.
  • • Feedback and Iteration • Seeking feedback to refine and enhance your career narrative. • Strategies for continuous improvement and adaptation • Maintaining Your Narrative Over Time : Strategies for evolving your career narrative as your professional journey progresses. • Reflecting on achievements and updating your narrative accordingly.
  • Understanding the KYC and the JD and personalized CV Activity Mock Interviews - HR specific

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Manu Sharma
Assistant Professor

Ms. Manu Sharma is working as Assistant Professor at Lovely Professional University in the Department of Soft Skills with work experience of 2 years in the field of Production and content creation, soft skills training, and behavioural training and very much passionate about training and teaching. With experience, she has developed a sound understanding of needed traits for the professional career growth of university graduates, postgraduates and professionals. Her strength has been her knowledge and making it available to students and professionals in an easy way. She holds a degree of Masters in Mass Communication and new media, is NPTEL certified soft skills trainer and takes immense interest in helping, mentoring, motivating and developing the students to get good placement and also to enhance communication skills along with confidence level.