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Resume and SOP Writing Workshop-A Report The Career Cell conducted a Resume and SOP writing workshop on the 19th of February, 2020. The workshop was conducted with the aim of giving students some insight regarding their internship and job applications and also writing Statement of Purpose (SOP) when applying for Higher Studies. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Pooja Sancheti, who attained her PhD in English Literature from the English and Foreign Languages University. The workshop started around 10:00 am. It began with introductory remarks about what CV writing actually entailed. Further, students were asked as to what they deemed as necessary details for a good CV. It was highlighted how structure is crucial to a good Curriculum Vitae. If information is structured well, it is easier to gauge the potential of the candidate concerned. Common errors were discussed, as to how students either put in too much information or too little of it. Dr. Pooja asserted that putting miscellaneous details in a CV usually defeated the purpose of CVs to begin with. The workshop went on to examine the difference between traditional CVs and Digital ones and how design is crucial to making it look appealing. It allows one to highlight important information, and in more ways than one, it projects the aptitude of the candidate. Post break, the focus of the workshop shifted to SOP Writing. Dr. Pooja began the discussion by asking students not only how they define SOPs but also as to why it's necessary. Structure is crucial to SOPs as well. This was followed by a discussion of sample SOPs,that laid emphasis on common errors to avoid and what the strengths of good SOPs are. The students were shown these samples and were also asked to identify errors, if they could find any. Purpose being the operant, it is crucial to use professional and appropriate language that helps the recruiters/employers gauge the crux of the matter, that the SOP or any other communication, intends to highlight.

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Page 1: Resume and SOP Writing Workshop-A Report

Resume and SOP Writing Workshop-A Report

The Career Cell conducted a Resume and SOP writing workshop on the 19th of February,

2020. The workshop was conducted with the aim of giving students some insight regarding their

internship and job applications and also writing Statement of Purpose (SOP) when applying for

Higher Studies.

The workshop was conducted by Dr. Pooja Sancheti, who attained her PhD in English Literature

from the English and Foreign Languages University.

The workshop started around 10:00 am. It began with introductory remarks about what CV writing

actually entailed. Further, students were asked as to what they deemed as necessary details for a

good CV. It was highlighted how structure is crucial to a good Curriculum Vitae. If information is

structured well, it is easier to gauge the potential of the candidate concerned.

Common errors were discussed, as to how students either put in too much information or too little

of it. Dr. Pooja asserted that putting miscellaneous details in a CV usually defeated the purpose of

CVs to begin with. The workshop went on to examine the difference between traditional CVs and

Digital ones and how design is crucial to making it look appealing. It allows one to highlight

important information, and in more ways than one, it projects the aptitude of the candidate.

Post break, the focus of the workshop shifted to SOP Writing. Dr. Pooja began the discussion by

asking students not only how they define SOPs but also as to why it's necessary.

Structure is crucial to SOPs as well. This was followed by a discussion of sample SOPs,that laid

emphasis on common errors to avoid and what the strengths of good SOPs are. The students were

shown these samples and were also asked to identify errors, if they could find any.

Purpose being the operant, it is crucial to use professional and appropriate language that helps the

recruiters/employers gauge the crux of the matter, that the SOP or any other communication,

intends to highlight.

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Dr. Pooja Sancheti guiding students through a Resume and SOP writing workshop

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Dr. Pooja Sancheti guiding students through a Resume and SOP writing workshop

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Report of Research Workshops

Please find below the details of the two workshops conducted to enhance the awareness of

Trends in technology

Workshop 1:

Topic: Reference Management Software - Mendeley

About: Mendeley, a research management software, was demonstrated; the use of the

MS Word plugin for citations and references was also taught.

Time: 3 hours

Participants: 12

Date: Mon, July 15, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Expert: Hansika Kapoor, Monk Prayogshala, Mumbai

Activity: Hands-on instruction for Mendeley

Laptop: Yes

Pre-installed software: Yes (https://www.mendeley.com/download-desktop/)

Workshop 2:

Topic: Statistical Analysis using Software

About: The following data analysis software was demonstrated: MS Excel, JASP, R

Time: 3 hours

Participants: 8

Date: Tue, July 16, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Expert: Anirudh Tagat, Monk Prayogshala, Mumbai

Activity: Hands-on learning of statistical software; navigating the GUI

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Prerequisite: Readings to be completed before the workshop will be sent to participants

Laptop: Yes

Pre-installed software: Yes 1. JASP 2. R and R Studio 3. MS Excel

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Hansika Kapoor conducting a workshop on Mendeley for students

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Anirudh Tagat conducting a workshop on Statistical Analysis using Software for students

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Training session: 3D printing

SSLA purchased a 3D printer in 2018 along with other equipment relevant to Makerspaces and Maker Culture. In order to

develop a vibrant Makerspace at SSLA, open for use to the whole community, on Wednesday, 9th October, Mr. Atul

Yadav (Heramb MakerLab, Pune) held an introductory training session for 20 students. The session was organised by

faculty member, Dr. Sumithra Surendralal. The following students participated

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Mr. Atul Yadav conducting a workshop on 3D printing for students

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Students experimenting during a 3D printing workshop

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Students experimenting during a 3D printing workshop

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Two online sessions on Yoga and Mindfulness were organised by Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts, on 29 March, 2020. The

lockdown as a result of the Covid-19 crisis is a stressful time. Many students were feeling the stress of physical restrictions as

well as the mental impact of the isolation. Abhaya Balaji, who is one of the visiting faculty members at SSLA, kindly offered to

conduct online introductory sessions on Yoga and Mindfulness to share some coping mechanisms for these difficult times. Two

45-minute sessions were conducted at 11:00 am and 05:00 pm on Sunday (March 29).

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Abhaya Balaji conducting online introductory sessions for students on Yoga and Mindfulness

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Abhaya Balaji conducting online introductory sessions for students on Yoga and Mindfulness