PERSON An individual human being PERSONALITY

1. Personality DevelopmentDr.Mrs. Anisa G. MujawarAssociate Professor and Head, Department of EnglishChhatrapati Shivaji College, Satara

2. PERSON • An individual human being • PERSONALITY • The distinctive character / Qualities of a person / A famous person, Celebrity/ Personal existence/ Identity • Individual Personality :Paramount/ Born with qualities, originality. • There is only one : You! • But • Room for development • Improvement is always the next step • Not : Nothing Nothing • But : Something Everything • The field of personality psychology today holds that personality emerges early and continues to change in meaningful ways throughout the lifespan

3. DEVELOPMENT Upgrading Skills for efficiency, effectiveness Bringing quality everywhere : Home/Work REFLECTION OF QUALITY

4. GLOBAL SCENARIO Rapid Changes WHY ENGLISH ? 65 % Knowledge of Science in English SO UNAVOIDABLE WIDER PUBLIC /AUDIENCE /READERS

6. PLEASING PERSONALITY WITH SOFT SKILLS (Ability to operate in a team/Communication Skill/Presentation Skill) Interpersonal Skill /Technical Knowledge Greetings :- Hi! /Hello!/ Good Morning Farewells : Good bye /Bye-Bye / See You/Good Night It’s Nice knowing you Wishes : Good Luck /Best Wishes/Seasonal Greetings Please give my good wishes to…. Toasts : Good Health/Cheers/Here’s to the Future Congratulations : Well done ! I was delighted…. Keep it Up ! Thanks : Many Thanks – That’s all right/You are Welcome

7. Condolences : Please accept my deepest sympathy…. I was extremely sorry to hear….. Regrets : I am Sorry…. I regret….. Apologies : I am Sorry Excuse me. I am extremely sorry Introduction : This is Amit Meet my friend Amit May I introduce you to Mr. Patil ? Answers : How do you do ? Glad to meet Hi

8. Milder Ways of Command Invitations : Come in and sit down Would you like to come with me? May I invite you to dinner next Sunday ? May I have pleasure of your company? Acceptance Refusal Oh! Sure ! Well, that’s very kind of you but I’m afraid I have already Promised a visit to….. Advice : You ought to read this book You should stay in bed I’d advice you to see a doctor.

9. Suggestion You might have a look at this book Why don’t you call me tomorrow ? Let’s enjoy ourselves Shall we listen to music? Impatient Commands Will you be quiet ? Polite Command Please hurry up. Be Careful Would you kindly give…

10. Requests :Will you pass it please ? Could you lend me…. Would you accompany me… Permission :Can we put it here? Are we permitted to…. He is allowed to leave the hall. Would you mind if I take. Willingness :Who will lend me a pen ? I would like to be your assistant He wouldn’t listen to me. I readily agree to..

11. Wish :I wish to place an order for… Do you want me to read this poem? I would rather like to swim. Intention: He intends to open a shop. He aims to reduce his weight He did not mean to hurt you. Insistence: Mother insists on taking coffee We insist on finishing it today

12. Agreement and Disagreement Unfavorable opinion His performance is bad :Yes, I’m afraid it is. I must say it is. Yes, I have to agree with you it is bad Other Opinions It was nice exhibition Yes, It was superb Absolutely splendid ! Indeed, Nice.

13. Tactful Disagreement /Partial Agreement He does not teach well:- I’m afraid I have to I disagree with you. He teaches well True, but he works hard. Yes, but not as bad as Mr. Smith Strengthened Agreement: English is a very good language Absolutely, It is Yes, in fact, I would further say it moulds our personality

14. Emphatic ‘So’/Such : Such a nice man he is So sweet of you ! Repetition :I agree with every word you’ve said – every single word Extra Emphasis :Do visit my office. Intensifying Adverbs :I am utterly helpless You are very nice We really admire you

15. Emotive Emphasis Interjections : Oh! (Surprise) Ah! (Satisfaction) Aha! ( Jubilant Satisfaction) Wow! (great surprise) Yippee ! (Excitement) Ouch ! (Pain) Ogh ! (Disgust) Ooh ! (Pleasure/pain) Exclamations : What a wonderful dish ! How kind of you !

16. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION • Don’t ensure : Message is understood • Ensure : Message is not misunderstood • Listen to Others • Clarify doubts • Negotiate : Reaching an agreement by resolving differences • through creativity • Be honest with yourself and others • Be Confident • Maintain your own self-respect and also respect others. • Say ‘No’ with smile • Do not ‘tell’ the world what you can do – ‘show’ it!

17. Empower smiling, strengthen will power/be positive • Relax yourself, think about time-use • Have a clear understanding • Avoid procrastination • Learn lessons from others • Never bother about failure! • A winner never quits, and a quitter never wins! • Be a goal setter/Set realistic goals • Be faithful, kind to all • Face challenges with controlled mind • Appreciate others • Realize your mistakes! • Avoid inferiority complex and ward off • worries! • Value simplicity • Welcome change • Keep learning

18. Attire Men Women • Suit/ Business Casuals • Neat hair • Groomed look • Minimal perfume • Business Casuals/Sari/ Punjabi dress • Neat hair • Groomed look • Minimal perfume It is better to be over dressed than being under dressed

19. Interview Non-Directive Stress Group Behavioral Patterned Structured questions Open-ended questions Stressful situation Committee Description of situation/s Screen Note expression Analyze reactions Note response Note behavior

20. Other Types of Interviews Telephone Mealtime The Tag-Team Informational

21. Human Resource Interview Talking of yourself and skills you bring on board To know more about job seeker’s interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, decision making, and communication skills.

22. Technical Interview To test your knowledge of the subject Brainteasers, riddles, problem-solving e. g. A candidate with engineering background could be asked questions about Automobiles e.g. A BCS candidate might be asked about debugging or improving an existing code/programme.

23. Pre-Interview Preparations Mental Technical Other

24. Interview • Dos • Smile with good initial expression. • Wait to sit until offered a chair. • Make eye contact, be polite. • Sit squarely with good posture • Express yourself in clear voice • Follow interviewer’s lead • Bring specific questions to ask the employer to demonstrate interest in the position/company • If an employer asks if there are skills not discussed: seize this opportunity! • Be a good listener and be courteous. • Thank the interviewer. • Don’ts • Tell lies • Make derogatory remarks about your present or former faculty / employee • Afraid to state that you are interested in position • Grim face The best job interviews arerespectful encounters between interviewer and interviewee

25. Group Discussion

26. Why GD • Communication skills • Reasoning ability • Leadership skills • Ability to work in a team • Initiativeness • Assertiveness • Flexibility • Creativity Ability to think independently • Out of the box thinking • Ability to think independently

27. Types of GDs • 1.Topic-based • 2.Case-based • Factual Topics,   Current, socio-economic topics, hot topics of discussion.   • E.g. The education policy of India, Tourism in India, State of the aged in the nation, Live in relations, Are we loosing our Indian culture?, Should we continue “Best five for the std x?” • The candidate has to prove that he is aware of and sensitive to his environment.

28. Techniques to initiate GD  i.Quotes   Quotations are an effective way of initiating a GD.  Customer is King . ii.Definition   Start a GD by defining the topic or an important term in the topic.      Is privatization necessary?   Advertisements are unwanted. Uniform civil code –Need of the hour.  iii.Question   Asking a question is an impact way of starting a GD.  Should India go to war with Pakistan? iv.Shock statement Initiating a GD with a shocking statement is the best way to grab immediate attention and put forth your point.   The Impact of Population on the Indian Economy 

29. v.Facts, figures and statistics   If you decide to initiate your GD with facts, figure and statistics, make sure to quote them accurately. Approximation is allowed in macro level figures, but micro level figures need to be correct and accurate. vi.Short story   Use a short story in a GD topic like, Attitude is Everything     Honesty is the best policy   vii.General statement Use a general statement to put the GD in proper perspective. 

30. What is tested?   Communication skills Power of expression Precision and clarity Listening   skills  Body language Knowledge and ideas regarding a given subject Leadership and coordinating capabilities Exchange of thoughts Body language Addressing the group as a whole Group behaviour 

31. Leadership • Leader by the position achieved • Leader by personality, charisma • Leader by moral example • Leader by power held • Intellectual leader • Leader because of ability to accomplish things Planning Organizing Directing Controlling

32. Flexibility Patience Smile Peace Politeness Fly high with pleasing personality

33. Self-trust is the first secret of success! Good Luck!

34. THANKS