Jalandhar October 13 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- The Career Counselling and Placement Cell of Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar organized a Skill Enhancement Workshop on the topic “How to Write Cover Letter & CV for Getting a Job” . The primary objective of this workshop was to make students understand the art and technique of writing a professional cover letter and preparing an effective CV, which are essential tools in securing suitable employment opportunities in today’s competitive world.The resource person for the session, Dr. Charanjit Singh, Convener of the Career Counselling and Placement Cell, conducted an insightful and interactive session.
He explained in detail how a well-crafted cover letter can help a candidate stand out among numerous applicants, and how a systematically organized CV reflects a student’s academic achievements, skills, and strengths. Dr. Singh also guided students on what kind of activities and skill-building efforts they should undertake during their college years to enhance the volume and effectiveness of their CVs. He further discussed various national and international job platforms where students can upload their CVs to expand their employment prospects beyond geographical boundaries.
Vice Principal Dr. Navdeep Kaur also appreciated the efforts of the Cell
The session was graced by Dr. Suman Chopra, Principal of the college, who addressed the students and commended the initiative of the Career Counselling and Placement Cell for organizing such a career-oriented and practical workshop. She emphasized that in the current job scenario, the ability to present oneself professionally through a well-written cover letter and a concise, impactful CV is a crucial employability skill. Vice Principal Dr. Navdeep Kaur also appreciated the efforts of the Cell and motivated students to take maximum advantage of such skill enhancement opportunities.
The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 60 students from different streams. The event was also attended by the other members of the Career Counselling and Placement Cell — Dr. Ratnakar Mann and Dr. Sukhdev Singh Nagra — along with faculty members Dr. Geetanjali Mahajan from the Department of English and Prof. Sandeep Singh from the Department of Punjabi. The workshop concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session where students sought practical advice on resume improvement, formatting, and job application strategies. The session proved to be extremely informative, motivating, and beneficial for all participants, equipping them with valuable skills to confidently step into the job market.