UPM-CALC/SEM1/2018-19/CEL2106/PORTFOLIO 1

Semester 1, 2018/2019

CEL 2106 COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PORTFOLIO 1

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Items Due Week  Marks
Advertisement
Resume (Draft)
Task 1 Resume Checklist
Resume (Final) PO 1: /5
PO 3: /5
Video Resume (Draft)
Video Resume Checklist 8
Task 2
PO 3: /5
Video Resume (Final)
PO 4: / 20
Job Application Letter (Draft)
Job Application Letter Checklist
Task 3
PO 1: /5
Job Application Letter (Final)
PO 3: /5

Name : ___________________________________

Matric No. : ___________________________________

Group No. : ___________________________________

Instructor’s Name : ___________________________________

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PORTFOLIO 1
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Overview of Portfolio 1

This is an individual project which requires you to prepare a good resume, video resume and a job
application letter. This portfolio is divided into Task 1 , Task 2 & Task 3. At the end of the project, you should
have a completed compilation of:
1. Task 1
2. Task 2
3. Task 3

This portfolio must be submitted in WEEK 8.

Portfolio 1 Timeline

WEEK TASK

 Begin Task 1: Find a job advertisement you would like to apply to.
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 Write your resume based on the selected advertisement.

 Proofread your resume (draft) using the provided Resume Checklist in class.
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 Amend your resume and produce a final copy.

 Begin Task 2: Prepare your script for video resume.

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 Shoot a video resume draft
 Proofread your video resume script(draft) using the provided Video Resume
5 Checklist in class.
 Amend your script and shoot a final Video Resume copy.

 Begin Task 3: Write a job application letter (cover letter) to

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accompany your resume.

 Exchange your job application letter (draft) and proofread your

7 friend’s letter using the provided checklist.
 Amend your letter based on the comments and produce a final copy.

8  Submit Portfolio 1: Task 1, Task 2 and Task 3.

PORTFOLIO 1: TASK 1

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Job Advertisement

Paste the job advertisement you have selected in the given space.

- Advertisement -

PORTFOLIO 1:
Resume Writing (10%)

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 This is an individual task.

 Based on your chosen advertisement:
o Prepare a resume
o Decide on a resume style that can best represent your strengths and skills
o Use appropriate font and font size to ensure the clarity and attractiveness of your resume
 Complete Resume Checklist to ensure that you have fulfilled the criteria for a good resume.
 Write the final copy of your resume.
 Compile these documents and submit on Week 8.
o Portfolio 1: Task 2A (P1T2A)
- Resume (Draft)
- Resume Checklist
- Resume (Final)

For this task, you will be assessed on:

a) your ability to use appropriate language in resume writing to project your strengths and abilities
with evidences in accordance to your credentials.
b) your overall resume style and organisation.

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RESUME DRAFT

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RESUME CHECKLIST

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No. Criteria Descriptor
()
Personal
1 Name, contact details, use of professional email address
Background
Career
2 Brief, clear and concisely written
objective
Details on degree and university
3 Content Education List of other educational achievements (e g. previous degrees,
diplomas)

4 Skills List of skills to match the position and evidence

List of interests or social activities that demonstrate a balanced
5 Interest
lifestyle
Use of formal language – clear, concise and relevant
Correct grammar, punctuation and spelling according to British
English
No unfamiliar jargon and unexplained abbreviations
6 Language Bullet points begin with active verbs (e g. manage, report,
develop)
Use of correct tense (present, past and future
tense)
Projection of a positive impression (omit negative words or
phrases)
Correct order of headings and lists (important information comes
first)
Use of proper time frames (use months and years only)
No repetition of information
Use consistent formatting
7 Organisation
Use of clear, appropriate font and font size of 10 - 12
Heading and sub- headings in larger than normal text and bold
Use of appropriate line spacing
Include page numbers in the footer

Instructor’s comment:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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RESUME FINAL

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PORTFOLIO 1:
Video Resume (25%)

 This is an individual task.

 Create a Video Resume based on the information stated in your resume.
 Be creative in your presentation.
 Show your completed script and video resume to your instructor for feedback.
 Create the final copy of your Video resume based on the feedback.
 Upload your video resume onto Youtube and provide the URL address to the video in the portfolio.

For this task, you will be assessed on:

a) your creativity in creating the video resume
b) your language use in the video
c) your delivery in the video

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SCRIPT DRAFT

VIDEO RESUME URL:____________________________________________________________

VIDEO RESUME CHECKLIST

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Tick
No. Criteria Descriptor
()
1 Name, contact details
Information on degree and university
3 Other notable achievements (e g. previous degrees, diplomas)
Content
4 Skills to match the position and evidence
5 Interests or social activities that demonstrate a balanced lifestyle
Use of formal language – clear, concise and relevant
Correct grammar and spelling (if any) according to British
English
6 Language
No inappropriate words or slangs
Use of correct tense (present, past and future
tense)
Creative and interesting
Professional attire
Maintained eye-contact throughout presentation
The use of correct intonation and stress
7 Delivery
Suitable speech pace
Sound is clear and free from background noise
Clear visual
Fluently deliver intended points

Instructor’s comment on:

a) the script: ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

b) the video: ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

SCRIPT FINAL

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VIDEO RESUME URL:____________________________________________________________

PORTFOLIO 1:
Job Application Letter (10%)

 This is an individual task.

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 Write a job application letter (cover letter) to accompany your resume with the following information:
o state the purpose/ objective
o summarise and highlight your salient points
o request for an interview
 Use font Arial 11 with 1.15 spacing.
 Exchange your letter (draft) with a friend and proofread it by completing Job Application Letter
Checklist
 Write the final copy of your Job Application Letter based on the feedback.
 Compile these documents and submit them together in Week 8.
o Portfolio 1: Job Application Letter
- Job Application Letter (Draft)
- Job Application Letter Checklist
- Job Application Letter (Final)

For this task, you will be assessed on:

d) your ability to write persuasively to secure an interview
e) your grammar use
f) your job application letter format

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JOB APPLICATION LETTER DRAFT

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P1T2B JOB APPLICATION LETTER CHECKLIST

Tick
No. Criteria Descriptor
()
Sender’s name and address
Recipient’s name and address
Date
Salutation
1 Formatting
Header
Sign-off, hand-written signature and typed name
Clear, readable font and font size of 10 – 12

Does not exceed one page

Purpose of the letter

Introduction
Reference to the advertisement
Education background
2 Body Work experience or relevant skills
Content
Achievements
Request for an interview
Closing
Notification of attached document(s)
Clear and concise
Correct grammar, punctuation and spelling according to British
English
3 Language Use of formal language to project positive impression
Use of persuasive language
Avoid “I” dominance

Instructor’s comment:
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JOB APPLICATION LETTER FINAL

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