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2020

MINUTES OF THE PROFILE GAP ANALYSIS SESSION

MIRZA AKBER NAMAZI Date: 17 Feb 2020
College: Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Current Semester: 5
Technology
Field of Study: in Mechanical Engineering

Current most preferred program and area of specialization : M.S in Computer Science

Application Timeline best suited to you:

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Sample Graduate Schools and Programs:

Before you select the course, please consider what you wish to do after the MS degree. If you are not clear about your end goal, then it will be very hard to
establish the career you want. Do look at the syllabus in depth to see if they offer courses that provide the skill set and technical depth that you want. Check
for job descriptions post the MS on the school websites and check out jobs that alumni hold.

Here are some sample schools for you to get an idea of the course structure and technical depth of the programs. Take a look at the admission requirements
for the programs of your choice and aim to build your profile accordingly.

Category University Name Program Name Region Specialization

Technical Case Western Reserve University M.S in Computer Science Cleveland,OH
Technical Central Michigan University M.S in Computer Science Mount Pleasant,MI
Technical Florida International University M.S in Computer Science Miami,FL
Technical Stanford University M.S in Computer Science Stanford,CA
Suggested Specialization Track:
Based on the diagnostic tests, your interests and the discussion in the Profile Gap Analysis session, we have suggested the following
specialization tracks for your Master’s and courses that can help you towards preparing for the same. The Specialization Tracks have been
categorized into Ambitious, Balanced and Casual based on the time you have for profile building, skills necessary to showcase interest in the

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respective specializations as well as the popularity and acceptance rate in these fields. These are merely meant to serve as guidelines and all of
them are achievable if you put in the right efforts.
Once you have completed all the six starter pack courses for the specializations, based on the track that you want to pick, do choose the
advanced courses. All these courses will help you in building your profile. Do note that some of these are exploratory and are meant to help
with your overall development. It is very much possible that during the next one year, your preferences might change. If you are not clear
about your end goal, then it will be very hard to establish the career you want. Audit all the starter pack courses in depth to see if they offer
the required skill set and technical depth.

Preferred Specialization
Plan Course selection 1 Course selection 2
Track

The following Plan of Action is based on the expectation that this would be the minimum set of activities for you to pursue to ensure that your
journey to your dream program is smooth. Anything you do over and beyond this would be really helpful for you to differentiate yourself from
your peers. If you have limited time per quarter, then aim for completing at least Focus 1 & Focus 2 without fail.

Plan of Action:

QUARTERLY PLAN 2020-2021

Focus Quarter: Feb 2020 - Apr 2020 Quarter: May 2020 - Jul 2020 Quarter: Aug 2020 - Oct 2020 Quarter: Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

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Focus 1 Application documents

Focus 2 Capstone project Competition

Focus 3 Contact Professor Competition

LEGEND
Research Experience Academic Excellence Leadership Skills Program Fit People Skills

DELIVERABLES TO BE COMPLETED EVERY QUARTER

Deliverables CV Review 1 CV Review 2

**Please note that the deliverables for each quarter are steps to prepare for the application process. Guidance for the same will be ONLY applicable to applicants enrolled with the CareerLabs
Admission Consulting Services. Applicants enrolled with the Profile Builder for Master’s can use the above as a guideline for their own preparation.

QUARTERLY PLAN 2021-2022

Focus Quarter: Feb 2021 - Apr 2021 Quarter: May 2021 - Jul 2021 Quarter: Aug 2021 - Oct 2021 Quarter: Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
Focus 1

Focus2

Focus3

LEGEND
Research Experience Academic Excellence Leadership Skills Program Fit People Skills

DELIVERABLES TO BE COMPLETED EVERY QUARTER

Deliverables Initial Graduate Schools list Questionnaire Final CV Applications for pending Grad

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Recommender info
Shortlisted Grad Schools
Completed CV- 90%
Schools
Final School Selection
Application for 1st Grad School
Application for 2nd Grad School
Application for 3rd Grad School

Quarter: Feb 2020-Apr 2020

Focus Activity Remarks

You are close to completing your application process! Continue to work on your application
documents this quarter. The CV, SoP and LoRs are vital to your application and need to be reviewed
Focus 1 Work on your application documents
multiple times. Please co-ordinate and work with our team so that we can help you put your best
application with respect to your documents.
Complete the Capstone project related to You must aim to complete the associate Capstone project from the online course(s) you signed up
Focus 2
your online courses for last quarter. This will be a good value addition to your CV as it is in the domain of your interest.
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Quarter: May 2020-Jul 2020

Focus Activity Remarks

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Look up technical competitions in your area of interest and participate in them. This will help you
understand where your peers are at, what sort of projects you can do and even give you ideas for
Focus 2 Participate in technical competitions
some. Additionally, winning at these events will give you the confidence and experience to
immerse yourself even more in your domain.
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Quarter: Aug 2020-Oct 2020

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Reach out to Professors in the domain of your interest at different universities to see if they
Contact professors for research have any research openings in their group. You can write to them with your interests and
Focus 3
opportunities/admission eligibility indicate how you will contribute to their research team. Remember to attach a reviewed CV
with your email and a cover letter explaining why you need

Quarter: Nov 2020-Jan 2021

Focus Activity Remarks

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Look up technical competitions in your area of interest and participate in them. This will help you
understand where your peers are at, what sort of projects you can do and even give you ideas for
Focus 3 Participate in technical competitions
some. Additionally, winning at these events will give you the confidence and experience to
immerse yourself even more in your domain.

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Critical Success factors for getting admit:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Statement of Purpose (SoP)/Essays:
The technical ability of a candidate represents their competency to perform the functional responsibilities associated with job roles. This is
often considered as a key differentiating parameter in the current job market. Technical abilities are best represented through research
experience, internships, certification courses, publications, etc. and these abilities are essential in making the candidate a valuable asset to the
company. Showcasing skills in a better way has higher chances to generate higher pay and better appraisal opportunities.

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Test Scores
Being a good problem solver can make a great difference in a professional setting. Whether it’s resolving a bottleneck for a client,
supporting colleagues streamline their approach, or identifying new problem-solving avenues, the ability to overcome problems while working
can be huge asset that a candidate can have that will maximize their chances to get a job. Showcasing one’s logical ability, creativity, lateral
thinking and determination are the key parameters that one should focus on highlighting through their projects and internships.
Letter of Recommendation (LoR):
Interpersonal skills are required to convey information efficiently. These can also contribute in improving organizational effectiveness by
fostering strong work relations with colleagues & stakeholders. Being an active listener who is receptive to feedback, and aware of non-verbal
communicative measures are some of the important factors that will make the candidate a value addition to the employer.

Additional points to consider:

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Legend for Chart: Quantitative Capability

The Analytical skill score is a measure of one's ability to visualize, articulate, conceptualize or solve both complex and uncomplicated problems
by making decisions that are sensible given the available information·
Numerical Ability

Numerical Ability score measures one's ability to understand and analyses numerical information and to make the right conclusions and
decisions. It also includes the ability to express ideas and situations using numerical or mathematical information.
Data Interpretation

Data interpretation score measures one's ability to accurately review data for the purpose of arriving at an informed conclusion. The
interpretation of data assigns a meaning to the information analyzed and determines its signification and implications.
Logical Reasoning

Logical Reasoning score measures the ability to use a rational, systematic series of steps based on sound logic to arrive at a conclusion by
interpreting a set of given statements or mathematical procedures. It includes one's ability to identify relationships, sequences or patterns,
often involving numbers.
Abstract Reasoning

Abstract Reasoning score measures one's ability to analyze information, detect patterns and relationships, and solve problems on a complex,
intangible level. It includes flexible thinking, creativity, judgment, and logical problem solving
Spatial Reasoning

Spatial Reasoning score measures one's ability to think about objects in three dimensions and to draw conclusions about those objects from
limited information. It includes thinking about how an object will look when rotated and understanding or estimating distance and
measurement of objects in real world
Legend for Chart: Communication Capability
Verbal Reasoning

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Verbal reasoning score measures one's ability to understand and reason using concepts framed in words. It includes evaluating the ability to
think constructively, rather than at simple fluency or vocabulary recognition.
Reading comprehension score

Reading comprehension score measure's the ability to process text, understand its meaning, and integrate it with what the reader already
knows. It includes knowing the meaning of words in a passage, ability to infer meaning of words from the context, ability to follow organization
of passage, identify antecedents and references in it and hence draw inferences about its content.
Listening score

Listening score is a measure of one's ability to recognize and understand others' needs and feelings by accurately listening and remembering
the verbal communication.
Writing score

Writing score measures one's ability to produce written content for different audiences; observing rules or form, style, and syntax; blending of
visual with written elements; and includes the ability to articulate complex topics to novice or technical audiences both.
Speaking skills score

Speaking skills score measure's one's ability to communicate effectively, convey messages in a thoughtful and convincing manner such that one
won't be misunderstood by those who are listening. It includes organizing one's thoughts, structuring the speech in one's mind and then
delivering it with clear pronunciations and appropriate body language.
Legend for Chart: Creativity Orientation
Creativity score measures one's ability to find fresh and innovative solutions to problems, and identify opportunities to improve the way that
we do things. There are five classic steps, or stages, of creativity: Preparation, Incubation, Insight, Evaluation and Elaboration.
Finding Problems (Preparation)

Preparation is the ability to find, locate, identify and absorb as much information as possible about an area/domain for the new idea.
Gathering and Reflecting on Information (Incubation)

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Incubation is the ability to leave the gathered information to the side for a while and then coming back to it after a while which results in
unconscious recombination of thought elements and eventually resulting in novel ideas at some later point in time.
Writing score

Writing score measures one's ability to produce written content for different audiences; observing rules or form, style, and syntax; blending of
visual with written elements; and includes the ability to articulate complex topics to novice or technical audiences both.
Problem Exploration (Insight)

Insight is the ability to come up with a conclusive insights based on data gathering and reflections which often happens when one does a little
bit of low level activity after incubating an idea.
Generating and Evaluating Ideas (Evaluation)

Evaluation is the ability to wear a different hat and be self-critical of the ideas generated so far and also gathering and considering some
feedback from outside your peer group.
Implementation (Elaboration)

Elaboration is the ability to test and to micro test, and to get more feedback on your ideas while practically implementing them.
Legend for Chart: Holland Personality Type
The following defines each personality type in RIASEC, along with a list of some compatible occupations.
Realistic

A realistic person prefers concrete tasks. They like working alone or with other real people. Some of the careers included in this category are
engineer, plumber, audio and video equipment technician, chemist, dentist, furniture finisher, and rail car repairer.
Investigative

Someone who is investigative likes to use their abstract or analytical skills to figure things out. They are a 'thinker' who strives to complete
tasks and often prefers to do so independently. These are a few investigative occupations: sociologist, scientist, psychologist, and economist.
Artistic

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Artistic people like to create things and are imaginative. Artistic occupations include creative writer, performing artist (including actor, singer,
and dancer), photographer, and fashion designer.
Social

A social person prefers interacting with people. They tend to be concerned with social problems and want to help others. Social occupations
include home health aide, certified nurse's aide, RN, licensed practical nurse, social worker, occupational therapist assistant or aide, teacher,
and clergy member.
Enterprising

Those who are enterprising lean toward leadership roles. They are willing to take on challenges and are extroverted, as well as aggressive.
Enterprising occupations include restaurant host or hostess, retail salesperson, attorney, chief executive, chef, and wholesale or retail buyer.
Conventional

Someone who is conventional prefers structured tasks and tending to details, and is often conservative. Conventional occupations include
accountant, bookkeeper, actuary, cost estimator, human resources assistant, and loan officer.

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