MASTER CLASS - I BUILDING PROFESSIONALISM : ATTITUDES & BEHAVIOUR FOR SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENT (LESSON PLAN)

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Lesson Plan: Pre-Placement Awareness 

Session Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Target Audience: Third-year students preparing for campus placements

Objective: To equip students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to succeed in the placement process.

Session Outline

1. Introduction (10 minutes) 

Welcome students and introduce the session.

Share the agenda for the session.

  • Self-Awareness and Professional Identity
  • Attitudes for Success
  • Behavior and Workplace Etiquette
  • Preparation for Placement
Icebreaker: Ask students to share their biggest concern about placements.

Objective: Set the context and engage students. (Do's & Don'ts )

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P9xQpOuKD5dOmsTJh7pD3yacopqHjchQE6Hu8X2-9go/edit?usp=sharing

Activities:

TEACHER'S COPY

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VtlNxKVby7ODWbgZ5wCH52c5enSXNp9kWuPPz7Byz6Q/edit?usp=sharing

2. Understanding the Placement Process (15 minutes)

Objective: Familiarize students with the placement process and expectations.

Activities:

Explain the typical stages of the placement process:

Discuss the importance of each stage.

Share examples of common mistakes students make during placements.

  • Pre-placement talks (PPTs)
  • Aptitude tests
  • Group discussions (GDs)
  • Technical  interviews 
  • HR  interviews 

3. Self-Assessment and Goal Setting (20 minutes)

Objective: Help students identify their strengths, weaknesses, and career goals.

Activities:

Conduct a quick self-assessment exercise:

  • Ask students to list their top 3 strengths and 1 area for improvement.
  • Discuss the importance of aligning career goals with company profiles.
  • Provide tips on researching companies and roles.
Explore the Company Website
Read Job Descriptions Carefully
Leverage LinkedIn
Check Company Reviews
Research Industry Trends
Follow News and Media Coverage
Network with Current or Former Employees
Analyze Financial Performance (for Public Companies)
Company’s Social Media Presence
Prepare Questions for Interviews

Share a template for setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) placement goals.

4. Key Skills for Placements (20 minutes)

Objective: Highlight essential skills and how to develop them.

Activities:

Discuss the following skills: Share examples of how these skills are assessed during placements.

Communication skills (verbal and written) LSRW

Technical skills (role-specific)

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Teamwork and leadership

Provide actionable tips for improving these skills.

5. Mock Interview and Feedback (20 minutes)

Objective: Simulate a real placement scenario and provide constructive feedback.

Activities:

Conduct a short mock interview with a volunteer student.

Ask common HR and technical questions.

Provide feedback on the student’s performance, focusing on:

  • Body language
  • Clarity of responses
  • Confidence
  • Encourage peer feedback and discussion.

6. Handling Rejection and Staying Motivated (10 minutes)

Objective: Prepare students to handle setbacks and stay positive.

Activities:

Discuss the reality of rejection in the placement process.

Share strategies for staying motivated:

Learning from feedback

Focusing on continuous improvement

Maintaining a growth mindset

Share inspiring stories of individuals who overcame placement challenges.

7. Q&A and Closing (10 minutes)

Objective: Address student queries and summarize key takeaways.

Activities:

Open the floor for questions.

Summarize the key points covered in the session.

Share additional resources (e.g., websites, books, or practice platforms).

End with an encouraging note and wish students success in their placements.

Materials Required

Self-assessment worksheet

SMART goal-setting template

Assessment and Follow-Up

Feedback Form: Distribute a feedback form to understand the session’s effectiveness.

Follow-Up: Share a summary of the session via email, including key tips and resources.

This lesson plan ensures a balance of theory, interaction, and practical activities, making the session engaging and impactful for students preparing for placements.


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