Jalandhar October 22 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- The PG Department of Commerce and Management and the Competitive Examination Cell of PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar in collaboration with the team from Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM), organised a career-oriented session on “Mastering the Art of Cracking Group Discussion and Personal Interview.”
The session aimed to enhance students’ employability, communication and interview skills. The session was coordinated by Mrs. Shikha Puri. It was conducted by Prof. Parveen Kumar Sharma, Assistant Professor, PIBM, who shared practical insights into the expectations of the corporate and professional world. Mrs. Rajni Kapoor, Head, PG Department of Commerce and Management, and Mrs. Shveta Mahajan, Incharge, IPR Cell, welcomed the resource person with a planter.
The session provided practical guidance on Group Discussion (GD), emphasising the importance of clarity, confidence, logical expression, active listening and respectful participation. Students were advised to contribute relevant points, support their views with sound reasoning, take initiative appropriately and avoid interrupting others, dominating the discussion, repeating points or engaging in unnecessary arguments.
The students were further guided on Personal Interview (PI) skills, including appropriate posture, eye contact, confidence, professional etiquette and thoughtful responses. They were advised to have complete knowledge of their resume, research the organisation and job profile, remain honest and composed, and avoid memorised or exaggerated answers.
Special emphasis was laid on effective communication, with the resource person highlighting that good communication does not require sophisticated English. Simple, clear, confident and well-structured language can often create a stronger impact. The importance of maintaining a professional resume highlighting relevant qualifications, skills, achievements and experiences was also discussed.
The session ended with a vote of thanks proposed by Mrs. Shikha Puri, who expressed sincere gratitude to Prof. Parveen Kumar Sharma for sharing his valuable insights, practical guidance and expertise with the students.
President Shri Naresh Budhia, Senior Vice President Shri Vinod Dada, other members of the managing committee and Principal Dr Pooja Prashar appreciated the efforts of the department in making the session interactive, informative and beneficial for the students, motivating them to continuously develop the communication, leadership and professional skills essential for their future career growth.