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DEGREE + + JOB READY=SKILL ENHANCEMENT PLACEMENT SUPPORT

SIKKIMMANIPALUNIVERSITYDISTANCEEDUCATION

STUDENTS’MOST

PREFERREDUNIVERSITY*

Authorised +

Centers Across

500

310 Towns

155 Disciplines

Courses

2.5L Alumni

L 4Studentson Roll

6800 + Core & Supporting Faculty Members

A LEGACY OF QUALITY EDUCATION

*CAREERS 360 SURVEY, 20111

DELIVERINGACADEMICEXCELLENCE

Academic Rigour

• Learning material designed by the University

and reviewed by leading academicians

• Regular faculty training programs

• Assignment submission mandatory for all subjects

• Robust evaluation through online exams

• Grading based performance scale

• Credit system followed in all programs

which amounts to 30 hours of study

Flexibility & Convenience

• EduNxt - 24/7 online learning platform

- e-books

- video lectures

- faculty chat

- exam preparation tools

• Personalised support and attention at the authorized centers

• Online exams and assignment submission

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Careers 360 SurveyAugust - 2011

CSR Award forTop Distance LearningInstitute of India - 2012

CSR Award forTop Distance LearningInstitute of India - 2013

E-Maharashtra Award forBest ICT enabled Higher

Education University of theYear - 2012

Golden Peacock Award - 2011

Star News - Best

silicon IndiaAward - 2012

HALL OF FAME

Over the years, SMU-DE has set new benchmarks in Distance Education. The most recent award being ‘Best University in Distance Education’ by ASSOCHAM, India’s premier industry body. This is a testimony to the fact that SMU-DE is a name students across India have come to trust.

Best University in Distance Education award by ASSOCHAM - 2014 Business World

Award - 2011CSR Award - 2011Management Education inDistance Education - 2009

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SKILL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS

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ADMISSIONS OPEN

BBA | BCA | B.Sc. IT | MBA | MCA | M.Sc. IT & more

Interested candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteriafor admission to any of the above programs.

Enroll for a Degree Program and get 5 Skill Enhancement Programs along with it

PersonalityDevelopment

ResuméWriting Skills

InterviewPreparation Skills

TimeManagement

BusinessWriting Skills

=+ +PLACEMENT

SUPPORTDEGREESKILL

ENHANCEMENT

JOBREADY

LAUNCHING SKILL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS

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1. RESUMÉ WRITING

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A good resumé is one which boosts your chances of gettng noticed by the employer and gives you the initial edge over others. It is the first impression of your work and can make or break your chances of getting that most awaited interview call. Hence, acing resumé writing skills is the first step towards success in getting the job you desire and deserve.

ESSENTIALASSISTANCE INWRITING YOUR

RESUMÉ

MAKINGIT MORE

EFFECTIVE

GIVINGTHE RESUMÉA MAKEOVER

BENEFITS:

OVERVIEW:

Intermediate:• Knowing what your employers look for

• Highlighting your strengths

• Designing your resumé

• Cover letters, experience, honors &

awards, activities & interests

• Dividing your job into modules

• Proofreading & Streamlining

COURSE MODULES:Basic:• Writing a targeted resumé

• Basics of resumé writing - font, colour, size & picture

• Formats of resumé

• Content - objective, summary, competencies,

testimonials

• Words that work

Advanced:• Interactive video resumés

• Classic, modern, creative resumés

• LinkedIn resumé:

o Using effective keywords & informative headlines

o Summary section

o Using APIs (events, reading list, Slideshare, blogs,

Twitter etc)

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2. PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

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OVERVIEW: In a world of cut-throat competition where there is no dearth of talent and skills, it is having a confident and winning personality that gives you an advantage. A pleasant personality goes a long way to make a positive impact on the employer. It is most essential to know how to bring out the best in yourself and highlight your strengths for getting hired.

ESTABLISHINGNEW GOALS & ANEW SENSE OF

PURPOSE

GENERATINGNEW IDEAS FORYOUR FUTURE,DEVELOPING

TACTICALSKILLS

COMMUNICATINGWITH

CONFIDENCE

BENEFITS:

Intermediate:• Communication process (connecting,

encouraging, questioning, listening

confirming, providing)

• Verbal & non verbal communication

• Professional etiquette

COURSE MODULES:Basic:• What & why of personality development

• Identify yourself - SWOT

• Set goals - why & how

• Be a magnet by attitude - appearance,

clothing, grooming

Advanced:• Communicate competence

• How to communicate with diplomacy and tact

• Handling conflict

• Influencing skills

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3.INTERVIEW PREPARATION SKILLS

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OVERVIEW: Interviewing comes down to good preparation, selling yourself and setting yourself apart with a clear emphasis on your experience and achievements. In order to do well, you must assess your current knowledge about the position, study the employer and anticipate difficult questions.

BUILDING UPCONFIDENCE

FORMULATINGA RESPONSE

ANSWERINGDIFFICULT

QUESTIONSWITH EASE

IMPROVINGYOUR

INTERVIEWPERFORMANCE

INSIGHTSON

IMPORTANTTHINGS TOSAY IN ANINTERVIEW

BENEFITS:

COURSE MODULES:Basic:• Understanding the interview process

• Know your resumé

• Know your employer

• Preparation for interview

• 10 tips for building a perfect career

Intermediate:• Talking about self

• Talking about strengths and weaknesses

• Handling interview questions

• Handling group discussions

• Using the right body language

Advanced:• Handling behavior-based interviewing

• Looking good with questions you ask

• Closing the show

• 10 sins of interviewing

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4.TIME MANAGEMENT

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Good time management skills enable you to make the best of your time and resources at hand for achieving optimum results. Successful time management is about using your time more effectively both at the office and at home. It helps you organize better and attain your goals with discipline and consistency.

USING YOURTIME MORE

EFFECTIVELY

IMPORTANTPRINCIPLES &TECHNIQUESTO MANAGEYOUR TIME

MANAGE ANDPRIORITIZE

YOUR ACTIONS,INFORMATION

ANDCOMMITMENTS

BENEFITS:

COURSE MODULES:Basic:• Consequences of ineffective time management

• Time wasters

• Sharpening your focus - goals & objectives

• From reactiveness to proactiveness

Intermediate:• Pareto principle

• Managing interruptions

• Energy v/s time

• Urgent v/s important matrix

• Effective scheduling

Advanced:• Getting things done

• Actionable - do it, delegate it, defer it

• Not actionable - eliminate, incubate,

reference

• Technology & tools to use

OVERVIEW:

OVERVIEW:

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5.BUSINESS WRITING SKILLS

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Writing is an important part of every job. In fact, your first communication with a potential employer is through posting your resumé and writing a letter of application, which determines a company’s first impression of you. The higher you advance in an organization, the more writing you need to do.Hence, the ability to present your ideas and respond effectively to the needs of others, in writing, has a major impact on your career and business results.

COURSE MODULES:Basic:• Understanding email - when, why, how • Subject predicate• Subject verb agreement• Introducing yourself• Exchanging information & giving updates• Making contact & keeping in touch• Making and responding to suggestions• Replies for thanks

Intermediate:• Business vocabulary • Punctuation• How to compose an email • Types of emails• Email Etiquette - Dos & don'ts • Subject line, salutation, signature

Advanced:• Mind mapping for writing• Formatting• Using the tone appropriately• Personalising your writing• Paragraphing for logic• Common mistakes

WRITINGSPECIFICBUSINESSCONTENT

LEARNINGTO WRITE

EFFECTIVELY

LEARNINGTO WRITE

CONVINCINGEMAILS

BENEFITS:

OVERVIEW:

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PLACEMENT SUPPORT BY SMU-DE

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122 Drives 5700 Pan 2577India Walk-ins Offers Made

MILESTONES

OUR RECRUITERS

OUR APPROACH TO PLACEMENTS

Employment - Matching with the right job

Aspirations - Understanding aspirations to carve career paths

Suitability - Mapping behavioral traits for job security

Capability - Matching functional skills to industry requirements

Employability - Preparing and equipping for selection

PAIRING THE RIGHT JOBWITH THE RIGHT CANDIDATE

AND MORE...

SMU-DE is completely student and result oriented. So much so, that SMU-DE provides placement assistance. SMU-DE Placement drive presents a unique opportunity for students and corporates alike. With multiple recruiters under one roof, students can benefit from a variety of opportunities. Corporates on the other hand, benefit from the large pool of resources to

recruit from, provided by SMU-DE.

Get in touchSikkim Manipal University - Distance Education (SMU-DE)

5th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok, East - Sikkim, Pin: 737102 | Tel: (03592) 270294 | Fax: (03592) 231147 | Website: www.smude.edu.in