Employability Skill and Development

Chapter 1: Introduction to Employability Skills

1.1 Definition and Importance

1.2 Key Employability Skills for Engineers

1.3 Employability Gap in the IT Industry

1.4 Role of Soft Skills in Career Development

1.5 Lifelong Learning and Adaptability

Chapter 2: Communication Skills

2.1 Verbal Communication

Public speaking, meetings, interviews

2.2 Non-Verbal Communication

Body language, eye contact, posture

2.3 Written Communication

Emails, resumes, reports

2.4 Listening Skills

Active listening, empathy

2.5 Barriers to Effective Communication

Chapter 3: Personality Development

3.1 Self-awareness and Self-confidence

3.2 Grooming and Etiquette

3.3 Goal Setting and Time Management

3.4 Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

3.5 Stress and Anger Management

Chapter 4: Teamwork and Leadership

4.1 Working in Teams

Collaboration and conflict resolution

4.2 Leadership Skills

Vision, motivation, responsibility

4.3 Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

4.4 Negotiation and Persuasion

4.5 Case Studies on Effective Team Leaders

Chapter 5: Resume Building and Interview Skills

5.1 Resume Writing

Structure, keywords, customizations

5.2 Cover Letter and LinkedIn Profile

5.3 Types of Interviews

HR, technical, group discussions

5.4 Mock Interviews and Feedback

5.5 Do’s and Don’ts in Interviews

Chapter 6: Digital and Technical Skills for the Workplace

6.1 MS Office and Google Workspace Proficiency

6.2 Basic Programming and Web Skills

6.3 Online Learning Platforms (MOOCs)

6.4 Cyber Etiquette and Digital Citizenship

6.5 Tools for Collaboration (Slack, Trello, Git)

Chapter 7: Entrepreneurship and Innovation

7.1 Entrepreneurial Mindset

7.2 Ideation and Business Model Canvas

7.3 Startups vs Corporate Careers

7.4 Funding and Incubation Opportunities

7.5 Case Studies of Student Entrepreneurs

Chapter 8: Industry Readiness and Workplace Etiquette

8.1 Corporate Culture and Expectations

8.2 Workplace Ethics and Professionalism

8.3 Adapting to Change and Continuous Improvement

8.4 Remote Work Etiquette and Hybrid Work Models

8.5 Work-Life Balance