Professional Documents
Culture Documents
SEMESTER 1, 2019/20
Discussion
A. What is a video resume?
B. 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
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2. ______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
6. ______________________________________________
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Converting a Written Resume to a Video Resume
Activity 2
Outlining a script of a video resume helps you introduce yourself and give you some sorts of
structure with a beginning, middle and end to what you are saying.
Activity 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 : ngweifang@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To apply and contribute marketing knowledge to fulfil company’s development objectives
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2015 – YAYASAN KEMAJUAN SOSIAL MALAYSIA (NGO)
Present Administrative Officer
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Prepared proposals e.g. Teleworking, Karnival Integrasi (Social
Project)
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
TYPING SKILLS
1) Charlotte Soong
03- 5401212
Email: charlotte@gmail.com
2) Sinnathamby A/L Meyyapan
03- 8811828
Email: sinna@yahoo.co.uk
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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
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Discussion
A. What are the available formats of a video resume?
B. Which format do you think suits your style?
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 Functions Examples
Signposting E.g: Hello, my name is….
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___________________________ -________________________
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Intonation
- _______________________ _________________________
b) Rising _________________________
- Asking questions
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- ______________________
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- ______________________
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Word stress
3. Complete the table below with functions and examples of paralinguistic features.
Paralinguistic features Functions Examples
Eye contact
Facial expressions
Body gestures
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
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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
Discussion
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
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Checklist:
If No,
Criteria Descriptor Yes Why?
Introduction
Academic qualification