UPIDR Career & Placement Readiness Program.pptx

Career and Placement Readiness Program by UPIDR for Final year students

1. Career & Placement Readiness Program

2. Placement / Internship Training Plan Module Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5 Sem 6 Total Sessions Notes 1. Personality & Communication Development 6 6 4 4 20 Basics early on, mock GDs & presentations later 2. Resume, LinkedIn & Portfolio Building - 2 3 3 8 Portfolio emphasis for design students 3. Mock Interviews & Job Simulations - - 2 4 6 With feedback; focus on design-specific interview formats 4. Guest Lectures & Industry Interaction 1 1 1 2 5 Industry professionals across fashion, crafts, costume design 5. Design Software Tips & Workflow Tricks 2 2 1 1 6 Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, AutoCAD (optional) 6. Freelancing / Entrepreneurship Guidance - - 2 2 4 Building personal brand, pricing, basic startup knowledge 7. Placement Drive Preparation & Coordination - - - 4 4 Final sem focus – company orientation, document prep, interviews

3. Session Format & Delivery Recommendations Duration : 1.5 to 2 hours per session Mode : On-campus preferred Methods : Interactive workshops Group discussions One-on-one mock interviews Real-world design task simulations Materials to be provided by Service Provider : Resume templates Portfolio guidelines LinkedIn optimization tips Interview rubrics Freelancing checklist

4. Importance 1. Resume Templates What: Pre-formatted resume layouts that help students present their skills, education, and experience professionally. Includes: Name & contact details Career objective (brief, tailored to design field) Education & certifications Key skills (e.g., sketching, Adobe Suite, fabric knowledge) Internships & projects Awards / exhibitions / workshops Link to portfolio or website Why: Saves time, ensures professional layout, highlights design-specific strengths .

5. 2. Portfolio Guidelines What: Instructions on how to create a visual collection of a student’s best design work — physical or digital. Includes: Cover page with name/logo Concept development & mood boards Sketches and final designs Fabric swatches, color palettes Project briefs with titles and descriptions Process documentation (research, ideation to execution) Why: Essential for showcasing creativity, technical skill, and originality during interviews or client meetings.

6. 3. LinkedIn Optimization Tips What: Best practices for making a student’s LinkedIn profile stand out to recruiters or collaborators . Includes: Professional profile photo & banner image Clear headline (e.g., “Fashion Design Student | Sustainable Fashion Enthusiast”) Strong “About” section with goals and interests Detailed experience and projects Upload portfolio samples or links Engage with industry content, follow relevant companies Why: LinkedIn is a powerful tool for networking, internship/job discovery, and building a personal brand.

7. 4. Interview Rubrics What: A scoring guide used to assess mock or real interviews, ensuring consistent evaluation . Includes Criteria Like: Communication skills Subject knowledge Presentation of portfolio Creativity/problem-solving Professionalism and body language Enthusiasm and cultural fit Why: Helps students understand their strengths and areas of improvement in interviews; makes feedback more actionable.

8. 5. Freelancing Checklist What: A step-by-step guide for students who want to take up freelance work in fashion, craft, or costume design. Includes: Identify services (illustration, garment design, styling, etc.) Create a portfolio and pricing list Set up payment methods (UPI, PayPal, invoices) Draft basic contracts or agreements Build presence on platforms (Instagram, Behance , Fiverr) Manage time, communication, and revisions professionally Why: Prepares students to work independently and earn from their skills before or after graduation.