AECS TOPICS INDEX 1. 2.

FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH
Strating a conversation Replying properly

VOCABULARY
Synonyms (Meanings) Antonyms (Opposites) Idioms Prefixes ( First word) and suffixes (Last Word)

3.

PRESENTATION SKILLS
Tips for topics Just a minute Preparid, extempore (No preparation time)

4. 5.

GROUP DISCUSSION
Dibate

WRITING SKILLS
Resume writing Technical report writing Letter writing

6.

INTERVIEW SKILLS
Interview round Interview question Telephonic, video conferencing How to dress for an interview.

FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH
1. Strating a conversation

Replying properly
Talking about the Present
Conversation A: Where does your brother work? B: In a bank. A: Oh, thats interesting. My brother works in a bank, too. B: Really? What does he do, exactly? A: Hes a cashier. What about your brother? B: Hes an office assistant, but he doesnt like it. A: Thats too bad. B: Yeah. Hes looking for a new job. A: Where do you work? B: I work at the local hospital. A: Oh, so you are a doctor, are you? B: No, Im a pharmacist- I look after the pharmacy.

TALKING ABOUT THE PAST CONVERSASTION Michael: Did you have a good weekend? Jennifer: Yes, I did. But I feel a little tired today. Michael: Really? Why? Jennifer: Well, on Saturday, I exercised in the morning. Then my roommate and I cleaned and shopped. And then I visited my parents. Michael: So what did you do on Sunday?

Jennifer: I studied for the test all day. Michael: Oh, no! Do we have a test today? I didnt study! I just watched TV all weekend!

VOCABULARY
2.Synonyms (Meanings) Ailing = ill Anxious = Trouble in mind Penevolent =kindly Cherish = hold dear Dubious = doubtful Elegant = graceful Eligible = Fit to be choosen Fervour = Egerness Hail = welcome, greed Innovative = Introduce new thing

Antonyms (Opposites)
Kind x mean, unkind Violence x non-violence, peace Friend x foe Illiterate x literate Qualified x unqualified

Prefixes (First word)

Re-join Re-enter Pre- final

Suffixes (Last Word)

Entertainment Injection suffocation

Pre-position Dis-advantage

Believe-able Home_age

Idioms
Bread and butter Earing for livelihood Once in a blue moon Very rare Is the cat out of the bag Is the secret out Teachers pet Teachers favourite student Running around the bush Talking (not straight to the point) Cock and bull stories Not real stories

3.

PRESENTATION SKILLS

Tips for topics

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

What Description Importance Advantages Dis advantage Personal experience Conclusion (end the topic ) Write one topic using these tips on your own . Computer Laptop

Cell phone Face book Education Your best friend Your favourite movie Your favourite lecturer

GROUP DISCUSSION
Dibate
1. Is fun important with education 2. Is engineering important if yes why? if no why?

Group Discussion (GD) - Skills Evaluated

Group discussion is an important dimension of the selection process. Any institute requires students to work with others for effective functioning. Therefore, people skills are an important aspect of any MBA program. In today's context, the educational institutes and organizations are interested in team players rather than individual contributors. During the Group Discussion, the panel essentially evaluates the candidate's potential to be a leader and also his/her ability to work in teams. Remember that institutes are typically on the look out for candidates who will inspire to lead and succeed and for that you need to be a good team player. Here is a sample list of skills assessed during a group discussion: Leadership skills: Ability to take leadership roles and ability to lead, inspire and carry the team along to help them achieve group's objectives. Example: To be able to initiate the group discussion, or to be able to guide the group especially when the discussion begins losing relevance or try to encourage all members to participate in the discussion. Communication skills: The participating candidates will be assessed in terms of clarity of thought, expression and aptness of language. One key aspect is listening. It indicates a willingness to accommodate others views. Example: To be able to use simple language and explain concepts clearly so that it is easily understood by all. You actually get negative marks for using esoteric jargons in an attempt to show-off your knowledge. Interpersonal skills: Is reflected in the ability of the individual to interact with other members of the group in a brief situation. Emotional maturity and balance promotes good interpersonal relationships. The person has to be more people centric and less self-centered. Example: To remain cool even when someone provokes you with personal comment, ability to remain objective, ability to empathize, non-threatening and more of a team player. Persuasive skills: Ability to analyze and persuade others to see the problem from multiple perspectives without hurting the group members. Example: While appreciating someone else's point of view, you should be able to effectively communicate your

view without overtly hurting the other person. Problem solving skills: Ability to come out with divergent and offbeat solutions and use one's own creativity. Example: While thinking of solutions, don't be afraid to think of novel solutions. This is a high- risk high-return strategy. Conceptualizing skills: The ability to grasp the situation, take it from the day to day mundane problem level and apply it to a macro level. Example: At the end of the discussion, you could probably summarize the findings in a few sentences that present the overall perspective

Group Discussion Tips (GD)

GROUP DISCUSSION A group discussion (GD) is a simulated exercise, where you cannot suddenly put up a show, since the evaluators will see through you easily. In this page you can find tips on GD and how to handle them to ensure a positive outcome. Here's how most group discussions work

Normally groups of 8-10 candidates are formed into a leaderless group, and are given a specific situation to analyze and discuss within a given time limit. The group may be given a case study and asked to come out with a solution for a problem. The group may be given a topic and asked to discuss on the same.

A panel will observe the proceedings and evaluate the members of the group. OBJECTIVE Lets start from the basic. One needs to know what one's objective in the group is. A good definition of your objective is - to be noticed to have contributed meaningfully in an attempt to help the group reach the rightconsensus. What does this essentially mean?

1.

The first implication is that you should be noticed by the panel. Merely making a meaningful contribution and helping the group arrive at a consensus is not enough. You have to be seen by the evaluating panel to have made the meaningful contribution. What does that mean in practice? You must ensure that the group hears you. If the group hears you, so will the evaluator. That does not mean that you shout at the top of your voice and be noticed for the wrong reasons. You have to be assertive. If you are not a very assertive person, you will have to simply learn to be assertive for those 15 minutes. Remember, assertiveness does not mean being bull-headed or being arrogant. And most importantly, you have to make your chances. Many group discussion participants often complain that they did not get a chance to speak. The fact is that in no group discussion will you get a chance to speak. There is nothing more unacceptable in a GD than keeping one's mouth shut or just murmuring things which are inaudible. Participate in as many practice GDs as possible before you attend the actual GD. There is nothing like practice to help you overcome the fear of talking in a GD.

2.

The second important implication is that making just any sort of contribution is not enough. Your contribution has to be meaningful. A meaningful contribution suggests that You have a good knowledge base You are able to put forth your arguments logically and are a good communicator.

The quality of what you said is more valuable than the quantity. There is this myth amongst many group discussion participants that the way to succeed in a group discussion is by speaking loudly and at great length. One could not be more wrong. You must have meat in your arguments.

Therefore, think things through carefully.

When you jot down points, keep these pointers in mind. If it is a topic where you are expected to take a stand, say for example, "Should India sign the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty?" note down points for both sides of the argument. It will be useful on two counts -

One, if you do not start the GD and are not amongst the first five speakers and find that everyone in the group is talking for the topic, then it makes sense to take the alternate approach and oppose the topic even if you initially intended to talk for the topic. Second, it helps to have a knowledge of how group members who take a stand diametrically opposite to yours will put forth their argument and to be prepared with counter arguments.

3.

Everybody else will state the obvious. So highlight some points that are not obvious. The different perspective that you bring to the group will be highly apprecaited by the panel. Some pointers on being relevant while having a different perspective are: Be careful that the "something different" you state is still relevant to the topic being debated. Can you take the group ahead if it is stuck at one point? Can you take it in a fresh and more relevant direction?

4.

The last implication is that you must be clearly seen to be attempting to build a consensus. Gaining support or influencing colleagues is the mantra adopted by many a successful Business Leaders. Nobody expects a group of ten intelligent, assertive people, all with different points of view on a controversial subject to actually achieve a consensus. But what matters is "Did you make attempts to build a consensus?" The reason why an attempt to build a consensus is important is because in most work situations you will have to work with people in a team, accept joint responsibilities and take decisions as a group. You must demonstrate the fact that you are capable and inclined to work as part of a team

The tips given below are appicable in any GD. The only difference between most other GDs and the GDs conducted by the IIMs after CAT or other top B Schools is the intensity of the competition.

Be as natural as possible. Do not try and be someone you are not. Be yourself. A group discussion is your chance to be more vocal. The evaluator wants to hear you speak. Take time to organize your thoughts. Think of what you are going to say. Seek clarification if you have any doubts regarding the subject.

Don't start speaking until you have clearly understood and analyzed the subject. Work out various strategies to help you make an entry: initiate the discussion or agree with someone else's point and then move onto express your views. Opening the discussion is not the only way of gaining attention and recognition. If you do not give valuable insights during the discussion, all your efforts of initiating the discussion will be in vain. Your body language says a lot about you - your gestures and mannerisms are more likely to reflect your attitude than what you say. Language skills are important only to the effect as to how you get your points across clearly and fluently. Be assertive not dominating; try to maintain a balanced tone in your discussion and analysis. Don't lose your cool if anyone says anything you object to. The key is to stay objective: Don't take the discussion personally. Always be polite: Try to avoid using extreme phrases like: `I strongly object' or `I disagree'. Instead try phrases like: `I would like to share my views on' or `One difference between your point and mine' or "I beg to differ with you" Brush up on your leadership skills; motivate the other members of the team to speak (this surely does not mean that the only thing that you do in the GD is to say "let us hear what the young lady with the blue scarf has to say," or "Raghu, let us hear your views" - Essentially be subtle), and listen to their views. Be receptive to others' opinions and do not be abrasive or aggressive. If you have a group of like-minded friends, you can have a mock group discussion where you can learn from each other through giving and receiving feedback.

Apart from the above points, the panel will also judge team members for their alertness and presence of mind, problem-solving abilities, ability to work as a team without alienating certain members, and creativity

WRITING SKILLS
Resume writing

SAMPLE RESUME
CURRICULUM VITAE

STEVE JOBS H. No: ****** ***********, ***********-500003. Mobile: ******** E-mail: ********

Career Objective:
Greatly interested in a commercially challenging career and having a great zeal in developing and serve the concern to the best of my potentials and aid the success.

Educational Qualifications:
Course
M.B.A (HR & Finance) B. Com (Computers) Intermediate M.E.C S.S.C

Name of the Institution

P.G.R.R.College Vani Degree College For Women Vani Junior College For Girls

Board
Osmania University Osmania University Board of Intermediate Education Secondary Education

Year Of Passing
Pursuing 2008-11

percentage
83%

2006-08

78%

Jubliee Convent High School

2005-06

75%

Computer Skills :

MS-Office-2007 & 93 Tally 7.2 , 9.0 Dealer Management System

Work Experience:
Worked as Accounts Executive in Fortune Honda at Rani Gunj for one year [01.07.2011-25.06.2012]

Achievements:

Awarded by a Certificate of Excellence with Grade B on 24-05-2009 in IT Aptitude Test conducted by CMC Limited. Achieved a State Second position on 16-08-2009 awarded by Akhil Bhartiya Rjput Vikas Samiti , Delhi.

Strengths:

Punctuality and Hardworking Positive Attitude to achieve commercial targets Fast and self learner ,Initiative and Responsible Love to learn new things , welcome change and strive for perfection in whatever I do

Extracurricular Activities :

Accessing Information Making Slides and project

Personal Profile:
Name Husbands Name Date of Birth Sex Marital Status Religion Nationality Known Languages : : : : : : : : ****** ****** 26-04-1991 Female UnMarried Hindu Indian English, Marathi & Hindi

Declaration:
I hereby declare that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Date :
Place : SECUNDERABAD

(*******)

Technical report writing

Write a letter to your company manager reporting him about a technical problem in a product asking him to provide you the part of the product.

INTERVIEW SKILLS
Job Interviewing Do's and Don'ts

Here are the keys to successful job interviewing. Follow these simple rules and you should achieve success in this important phase of job-hunting. Do take a practice run to the location where you are having the interview -- or be sure you know exactly where it is and how long it takes to get there.

Do your research and know the type of job interview you will be encountering. (See types of job interviews.) And do prepare and practice for the interview, but don't memorize or over-rehearse your answers. (See our some of the best collections of interview questions.)

Do dress the part for the job, the company, the industry. And do err on the side of conservatism. If you're not sure, you should consider reading our article, When Job-Hunting: Dress for Success.

Do plan to arrive about 10 minutes early. Late arrival for a job interview is never excusable. If you are running late, do phone the company.

Do greet the receptionist or assistant with courtesy and respect. This is where you make your first impression.

Don't chew gum during the interview.

If presented with a job application, do fill it out neatly, completely, and accurately.

Do bring extra resumes to the interview. (Even better, if you have a job skills portfolio, do bring that with you to the interview.)

Don't rely on your application or resume to do the selling for you. No matter how qualified you are for the position, you will need to sell yourself to the interviewer.

Do greet the interviewer(s) by title (Ms., Mr., Dr.) and last name if you are sure of the pronunciation. (If you're not sure, do ask the receptionist about the pronunciation before going into the interview.

Do shake hands firmly. Don't have a limp or clammy handshake!

Do wait until you are offered a chair before sitting. And do remember body language and posture: sit upright and look alert and interested at all times. Don't fidget or slouch.

Don't tell jokes during the interview.

Do make good eye contact with your interviewer(s).

Do show enthusiasm in the position and the company.

Don't smoke, even if the interviewer does and offers you a cigarette. And don't smoke beforehand so that you smell like smoke. And do brush your teeth, use mouthwash, or have a breath mint before the interview.

Do avoid using poor language, slang, and pause words (such as "like," "uh," and "um").

Don't be soft-spoken. A forceful voice projects confidence.

Do have a high confidence and energy level, but don't be overly aggressive.

Don't act as though you would take any job or are desperate for employment.

Do avoid controversial topics.

Don't say anything negative about former colleagues, supervisors, or employers.

Do make sure that your good points come across to the interviewer in a factual, sincere manner.

Don't ever lie. Answer questions truthfully, frankly and succinctly. And don't over-answer questions.

Do stress your achievements. And don't offer any negative information about yourself.

Don't answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain whenever possible. Describe those things about yourself that showcase your talents, skills, and determination. Give examples.

Do show off the research you have done on the company and industry when responding to questions. (See our Guide to Researching Companies.)

Don't bring up or discuss personal issues or family problems.

Do remember that the interview is also an important time for you to evaluate the interviewer and the company she represents.

Don't respond to an unexpected question with an extended pause or by saying something like, "boy, that's a good question." And do repeat the question outloud or ask for the question to be repeated to give you a little more time to think about an answer. Also, a short pause before responding is okay.

Do always conduct yourself as if you are determined to get the job you are discussing. Never close the door on an opportunity until you are sure about it.

Don't answer cell phone calls during the interview, and do turn off (or set to silent ring) your cell phone and/or pager.

Do show what you can do for the company rather than what the company can do for you.

Don't inquire about salary, vacations, bonuses, retirement, or other benefits until after you've received an offer. Be prepared for a question about your salary requirements, but do try and delay salary talk until you have an offer. (You might consider visiting our salary tutorial for more tips and strategies.)

Do ask intelligent questions about the job, company, or industry. Don't ever not ask any questions -- it shows a lack of interest.

Do close the interview by telling the interviewer(s) that you want the job and asking about the next step in the process. (Some experts even say you should close the interview by asking for the job.)

Do try and get business cards from each person you interviewed with -- or at least the correct spelling of their first and last names. And don't make assumptions about simple names -- was it Jon or John -- get the spelling.

Do immediately take down notes after the interview concludes so you don't forget crucial details.

Do write thank you letters within 24 hours to each person who interviewed you. (You can see some sample thank-you letters here.) And do know all the rules of following up after the interview.

Phone Interviewing Do's and Don'ts

Here are the keys to successful phone interviewing. Follow these simple rules and you should achieve success in this important phase of job-hunting. Do give accurate and detailed contact information in your cover letter so your interviewers can easily connect with you . When in job-hunting mode, don't have a disproportionately silly or long greeting on your answering machine or voicemail.

Do ensure that household members understand the importance of phone messages in your job search.

Do know what job you are interviewing for.

Do practice, if possible. Have a friend call you to do a mock phone interview so you get the feel of being interviewed over the phone.

When being interviewed by phone, do make sure you are in a place where you can read notes, take notes, and concentrate.

If you cannot devote enough time to a phone interview, do suggest a specific alternate time to the recruiter. Its often best to be the one who calls back so you can be mentally prepared.

Do consider using a phone interview log.

Do consider keeping some notecards or an outline in front of you to remind yourself of key points you want to cover with the interviewer. You dont want your responses to sound scripted, but you dont want to fumble for important points either. Do also have your resume in front of you so you can remember highlights of your experience and accomplishments.

Do ensure that you can hear and are being clearly heard.

Do consider standing when being interviewed on the phone. Some experts say youll sound more professional than if youre slouching in an easy chair.

Do consider dressing nicely for the phone interview. It may sound silly since the interviewer cant see you, but you really will project a more professional image if youre dressed for the part instead of wearing, for example, a ratty bathrobe.

Don't feel you have to fill in the silences. If youve completed a response, but the interviewer hasnt asked his or her next question, dont start babbling just to fill in airtime. Instead, ask a question of your own related to your last response.

Do create a strong finish to your phone interview with thoughtful questions.

Don't panic if you have special needs. If you are hearing-impaired, for example, phone interviews are still possible

. Don't snuffle, sneeze or cough. If you cant avoid these behaviors, say excuse me.

Don't chew gum or food, or drink anything noisy.

How to dress for an interview

Dress neatly Chip your nails Maintain eye contact Wear neat and clean shoes Hair neatly combed Reach the interview place before time Be confident Smile Formal dressing