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CEL 2106 COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMESTER 1, MATERIAL 3 (WEEK PRODUCING A VIDEO RESUME 1 Introduction A video resume is a great way to showcase your strengths and abilities that will impress the hiring manager. Discussion What is a video resume? How can a video resume help in your...

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CEL 2106 COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMESTER 1, 2020/21

MATERIAL 3 (WEEK 4-5): PRODUCING A VIDEO RESUME

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Introduction A video resume is a great way to showcase your strengths and abilities that will impress the hiring manager. Discussion What is a video resume? How can a video resume help in your job search?

Activity 1 Watch the video below and list down several tips on how to create an effective video resume: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pohk2OjsFaY

1. Dress for the first interview 2. A short confident introduction about yourself 3. Describe work experience in a sentence 4. A few sentences in describing about your academics. 5. Describe any major achievements. 6. Closing with a statement to why you should be hired. 7. Request an opportunity to be interviewed.

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Converting a Written Resume to a Video Resume Activity 2 With a partner, discuss the flow of producing a video resume. Prepare a written resume

Determine on what to emphasize

Outline a script

Video record your resume

Checking the language used and pick the right format.

Outlining a Video Resume Script Outlining a script of

Edit the video

ourself and give you some sorts of

structure with a b

are saying.

Activity 3 3

Based on the sample resume below, identify suitable information to be included in your video resume. Refer to the job advertisement given to match the skills and requirements needed. Write the script for a video resume in the table provided.

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SAMPLE WRITTEN RESUME PERSONAL PARTICULARS NG WEI FANG 23, Jalan Semarak, Taman Bunga Raya, 13700 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang Phone

: 012-3456789

Email

: [email protected]

Age

:

27 years

Date of Birth :

8-2-1993

Nationality

:

Malaysian

Gender

Female

:

OBJECTIVE To apply and contribute marketing knowledge to fulfil company’s development objectives EDUCATION University Multimedia, Cyberjaya, Malaysia (MMU) Bachelor of Business Administration & Marketing (Hons.) CGPA : 3.65 Graduation year : April, 2016 University of Technology Malaysia Diploma in Management Technology (Accountancy) CGPA : 3.1 Graduation year : July, 2014 Sekolah Menengah Bunga Raya SPM 8As (Credit: BM, BI and Maths) WORK EXPERIENCE April 2015 – Present

YAYASAN KEMAJUAN SOSIAL MALAYSIA (NGO) Administrative Officer Assisted in preparing module for e-Integrasi Pilot Project proposed by government to boost unity at school level. This programme involved multiracial students around Penang.  Assisted in daily administrative work pertaining to social project such as Pembangunan Wanita/Ibu Tunggal  Prepared proposals e.g. Teleworking, Karnival Integrasi (Social Project) TELEKOM MALAYSIA (MELAKA) Trainee



Jan – May 2012

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Assisted Payroll Clerk to prepare payment voucher for clients Assisted the Controller in monthly closing activities, updated selected general ledger Assisted the staff in filing documents Prepared documents assigned by Head of Finance Division

   

LEADERSHIP SKILLS 2012 – 2014

Board of Students Representative Council, MMU

2012

Treasurer of ‘Project Anak Angkat Kubang Pasu’

2011 – 2012

Secretary for Off-campus Students

2010 – 2012

Board of Students Representative Council, UTM – KYM

2008 – 2009

Head Librarian, SJKC Bunga Raya COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access) Adobe Photoshop, Multimedia, Internet Explorer, Open Office

LANGUAGE SKILLS Language

Spoken

Written

English

10/10

10/10

Bahasa Malaysia

10/10

10/10

6/10

6/10

French

TYPING SKILLS Short-hand

:

Good

100 w.p.m

Typing

:

Good

150 w.p.m

REFERENCES 1) Charlotte Soong 03- 5401212 Email: [email protected] 2) Sinnathamby A/L Meyyapan 03- 8811828 Email: [email protected]

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT Marketing Assistant Manager – Wayne Media Corp. Kuala Lumpur  We commit to a friendly and professional work environment  We provide opportunities for career advancement in the company  We provide training to develop skills and knowledge

Being a dynamic, team-player, energetic, quick-witted and professional communicator, the Marketing Assistant Manager is responsible in strategising and ensuring that the objectives of the events and company are met. Success in the position requires the manager to be a good communicator. Skills - Communication, Writing, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking Info from written resume

Video resume script

Introducing Oneself

Hi And good dAy.



Ng Wei Fang



Bayan Lepas, Pulau

I Am Ng Wei FAng And I Am from PenAng. I

Pinang

wAs born on 8 of FebruAry 1993 And now I Am



26 years old

26 yeArs old.



Date of Birth: 8-2-1993

Academic Qualification  SPM 8As  Diploma in Management Technology (Accountancy)  Bachelor of Business Adinistration & Marketing (Hons) Work Experience  

I was graduated from my high school with 8As in SPM which allows me continuing my study in Diploma in Management Technology. The coursework has led me towards interest in marketing courses. As to get the right path in following my passion towards marketing courses, I managed to pursue my degree and finally graduated in Bachelor of Business Administration and Marketing with honors in 2016.

While pursuing my diploma, I’ve been able to apply my education with hands-on experience, attained through 5 months of internship programmed. I focused on the management related to accountancy like preparing the right Trainee at Telekom documents with a right purpose as the accountant work could be tricky and Malaysia Berhad always should be precise. Currently, as administrative officer, I am Administrative officer responsible in assisting any social event made by Yayasan Kemajuan at Yayasan Kemajuan Malaysia.

Malaysia

Skills.  Leadership skills  Computer skills  Language skills

I had polished my personal skills over the year since in the middle school. I’ve worked with a diversity of people in a range of roles, so I am a true team-player and can commit to friendly and professional work environment. Plus, I am confidently say that I am good at communication skills as I always have to present my proposal to be approve at my current job. I am also a creatve thinker in solving problems, I will no take any excuse not o solve any problem I am facing.

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Closing statement Thank you for watching my resume video. I am very confident with  Ensuring the experiences my previous experience and skills could give a benefit to the job and and skills I had is will help in produce even more results for your company. I am suitable for the job. looking forward to take another step to be hire for the job position. I guarantee you would not regret hiring me. Thank you so much for you time to listen.

Discussion What are the available formats of a video resume? Which format do you think suits your style?

Language Expressions in a Video Resume When you produce your video resume, you should focus on the suitable use of language expressions. Activity 4 1. List down functions and examples of language expressions that are suitable to be used in a video resume: Language expressions Signposting

Functions

Examples E.g: Hello, my name is…. -

Intonation a) Falling

-

- Giving statements and exclamations -

-

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b) Rising - Asking questions -

Word stress

2. What are paralinguistic features?

3. Complete the table below with functions and examples of paralinguistic features. Paralinguistic features

Functions

Examples

Eye contact

Facial expressions

Body gestures

Using Correct Language Expressions When you are expressing yourself in a video resume, you should avoid using wrong language expressions. Pay attention to the correct grammatical structures and pronunciation when you deliver your points.

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Activity 5 Correct the language expressions below: √

X

That’s mean I’m agree I was graduated from I came from One of my strength is I want to tell you that I looking forward I study at UPM

Dos and Don’ts in Producing a Video Resume

Activity 6 With a partner, complete the table below by listing down the Dos and Don’ts in producing a video resume.

Dos

Don’ts

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Selecting Equipment and Software

Discussion What should you consider when filming your video resume? What are the equipment you may use in your video recording? Suggest some editing software or applications that you may use to edit your video resume.

Activity 7 Watch the video below and analyse the criteria used in the video resume. Use the checklist provided to evaluate the quality of the video resume. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NWH0566dsI Checklist:

Criteria

Descriptor Introduction Academic qualification

Content

Notable achievements Skills to match the position and evidence Strengths or any other important information Use of formal language – clear, concise and relevant Correct use grammar

Language

Suitable use of facial expressions, body gestures and eye contact Suitable use of intonation and word stress No inappropriate words or slangs 11

Yes

If No, Why?

Creative and interesting Suitable speech pace Delivery

Clear and loud sound Fluently deliver intended points Clear fonts and images

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