“Interview and Negotiation Skills”

Date:17 Feb 2026

Duration (in hours):5

Activity Led by : Institute Council/ Student Council

Theme: Guest Lecture

Activity Category:Self Driven Activity

Objective of the Activity: The session aimed to enhance students’ professional competencies, preparing them for corporate challenges and career opportunities. The key objectives to organize the session like: To equip students with practical knowledge of interview techniques, to develop effective negotiation strategies for professional and personal contexts and to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.

Mode and Event Venue: Offline, Smart-classroom Block 7, SBBS University

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IIC Activity Report

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“Interview and Negotiation Skills”

Expert/Speaker Details Name of the Speaker: Ms. Amandeep Kaur , Qualification: MBA (HR, Operations), Affiliation: Business Operation and Public Relation Manager, IDP Ltd, Hoshiarpur.

The session aimed to enhance students’ professional competencies,preparing them for corporate challenges and career opportunities. The key objectives to organize the session like: To equip students with practical knowledge of interview techniques, to develop effective negotiation strategies for professional and personal contexts and to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations. The speaker emphasized the importance of self-presentation, confidence, and communication skills during interviews. Practical insights were shared on resume building, common interview questions, and handling stress. In the negotiation segment, students learned about win-win strategies, persuasion techniques, and conflict resolution. Interactive role-play activities and real-life case studies kept the session engaging and impactful. In the session both BBA and MBA students actively participated in discussions. Several students volunteered for mock interview and negotiation exercises, receiving constructive feedback from the speaker. The enthusiasm reflected their eagerness to apply these skills in real-world scenarios. Positively students gained valuable exposure to industry practices.The session boosted their confidence and prepared them for upcoming placement opportunities. The lecture successfully aligned with the department’s vision of holistic student development. The guest lecture on Interview and Negotiation Skills proved to be highly beneficial for management students. It not only enriched their knowledge but also provided practical tools to excel in professional settings. In the last Dr. Manoj Kumar Assistant Professor, Management Department, UICM extends gratitude to the guest speaker for sharing expertise and to the organizing team for ensuring the event’s success, congratulate all the students for participating in the event enthusiastically, and extends gratitude towards Dr. Ajay Kumar Pathania Dy. Dean UICM, Dr.Varinderjeet Singh COD Management, Dr. Gagandeep Singh Assistant Professor & Activity Coordinator and the Faculty of Management Department, to organize such activities to conquer the industry ready skills among the students.

Participant Details

Total No. of Student Participation	Total No. of Staff (Teaching/Non-Teaching) Participation	Total No. of External Participation (IIC Portal)
80	09	00

Key Highlights

• The session was engaged students generates the numerous queries.
• Focus on verbal, non-verbal, and professional etiquette.
• Guidance on employer expectations and sector-specific interview trends.

Outcome of the Activity

1. Students will develop confidence in presenting themselves during interviews.
2. Enhanced ability to articulate academic achievements, skills, and career goals effectively.
3. Strengthened communication and interpersonal skills essential for career success.
4. Critical thinking and problem-solving applied to challenging interview questions.
5. Development of emotional intelligence to handle pressure and adapt to diverse interview settings.

Organizing Team Members Details

Sr. No.	Name	Designation and Role
1	Dr. Gagandeep Singh	Assistant Prof./ Departmental Activity Coordinator
2	Dr. Manoj Kumar	Assistant Prof./ Departmental Activity Co-Coordinator
3	Mr. Kulwant Singh	Students/ Organizing Committee
4	Ms. Gurleen Kaur	Student/ Anchoring
5	Ms. Jaskirat Kaur	Students/ Photography

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