UPM-CALC/SEM2/2019-20/CEL2106/PORTFOLIO 1

PORTFOLIO 1
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Overview of Portfolio 1

This is an individual project which requires you to prepare a good written 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 checklist in class.

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 Amend your resume based on the comments and produce a final copy.

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

 Exchange your video resume (script) with a friend and proofread it using the
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 Amend your script based on the comments and produce a video resume.

6  Begin Task 3: Write a job application letter to accompany your resumes.

 Exchange your job application letter (draft) with your friend and proofread
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 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 space provided.

PORTFOLIO 1:
Written Resume (15%)

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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 the checklist provided to ensure that you have fulfilled the criteria for a good resume.
 Write the final copy of your resume.
 Compile these documents and submit in Week 8.
o Portfolio 1: Task 1
- 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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WRITTEN RESUME DRAFT

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WRITTEN RESUME CHECKLIST

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No. Criteria Descriptor
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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
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English
No unfamiliar jargon and unexplained abbreviations 
6 Language Bullet points begin with action verbs
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Use of correct tenses
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Projection of a positive impression (omit negative words or
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phrases)
Correct order of headings and lists (important information comes
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first)
Use of proper time frames (use months and years only) 

No repetition of information 

7 Organisation Use consistent formatting 

Use of clear, appropriate font and font size 

Heading and sub- headings in larger than normal text and bold 

Use of appropriate line spacing 

Comment:

WRITTEN RESUME FINAL

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