UPM-CALC/SEM1_2017-18/CEL2106/PORTFOLIO 1

Semester 1, 2017/2018

CEL 2106 COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PORTFOLIO 1

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Items Due Week Marks
Advertisement 1
Advertisement 2
Task 1 Advertisement 3
P1T1 Form I
P1T1 Form II
Resume (Draft) 7
Task
Resume Checklist
2A
Resume (Final)
Job Application Letter (Draft)
Task
Job Application Letter Checklist
2B
Job Application Letter (Final)

Name : ___________________________________

Matric No. : ___________________________________

Group No. : ___________________________________

Instructors Name : ___________________________________

PORTFOLIO 1
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Overview of Portfolio 1

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

This portfolio must be submitted in WEEK 7.

Portfolio 1 Timeline

WEEK TASK

Look for 3 job advertisements based on your personality test results.

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www.my-personality-test.com/personality-type/
Begin Task 1: Conduct a background research for all 3 advertisements.
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Match your credentials to the job requirements.

Complete Task 1.
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Begin Task 2A: 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 2B: Write a job application letter (cover letter) to

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accompany your resume.

Exchange your job application letter (draft) and proofread your

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

Complete Task 2.
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Submit Portfolio 1: Task 1, Task 2A and Task 2B.

PORTFOLIO 1: TASK 1 (P1T1)

Job Hunt Research 10%

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This is an individual task.

Based on the three (3) job advertisements, do a research on the following:
o the background of each company/ organisation/ governmental or non-governmental body
o the job scope/ description for each position offered
o the skills, experience, qualifications, training and qualities necessary for each position
Complete P1T1 Form I.
Select only one (1) position/post that you are most keen on applying for from the advertisements and
complete P1T1 Form II.
Compile these documents and submit them with Task 2A & 2B in Week 7.
o Portfolio 1: Task 1 (P1T1)
a) Advertisement 1
b) Advertisement 2
c) Advertisement 3
d) P1T1 Form I
e) P1T1 Form II

For this task, you will be assessed on your ability to conduct a background research of the company and to
match your own credentials to the job requirements.

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P1T1 FORM I

Paste the advertisements found in the given space and provide a brief detail for each of the required
scope.

Advertisement 1

- Advertisement 1 -

Advertisement 1

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NO. SCOPE DETAIL

e.g.: Man Tops Sdn. Bhd is an established company that
produces dairy products.

About the company

1.
(brief companys profile)

e.g.: New G.M was appointed on 10 February 2016.

1)

The latest information of the

2.
company (at least 3) 2)

3)

e.g.: health care, products leading up to health care

Services/products offered by
3.
the company

e.g.: Manage the project both internally and externally

Job scope of the offered

4.
position

e.g.: team player with a Go-get attitude

Job applicant requirements

5.

Advertisement 2

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- Advertisement 2 -

Advertisement 2

NO. SCOPE DETAIL

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About the company

1.
(brief companys profile)

1)

The latest information of the

2. 2)
company (at least 3)

3)

Services/products offered by
3.
the company

Job scope of the offered

4.
position

Job applicant requirements

5.

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Advertisement 3

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Advertisement 3

NO. SCOPE DETAILS

About the company

1.
(brief company profile)

1)

The latest information of the

2. 2)
company (at least 3)

3)

Services/products offered by
3.
the company

Job scope of the offered

4.
position

Job applicant requirements

5.

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P1T1 FORM II

Based on P1T1 Form I above, choose only ONE position/post from either advertisements 1, 2 or 3
that you are interested in applying for and complete P1T1 Form II.

Chosen Advertisement: _____

Applicant requirements
Evidence of skills, experience, qualifications, training and
No. (based on the chosen
qualities
advertisement)
We prefer candidates who possess good Selected to speak at an annual Human Resources conference on Motivating your
eg
leadership skills. Workforce at the Faculty of Ecology, UPM.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

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PORTFOLIO 1: TASK 2A (P1T2A)

Resume Writing (15%)

This is an individual task.

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Based on your chosen advertisements in Task 1:

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 P1T2A 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 them together with Task 1 & 2B in Week 7.
o Portfolio 1: Task 2A (P1T2A)
- Resume (Draft)
- P1T2A 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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P1T2A RESUME DRAFT

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P1T2A RESUME CHECKLIST

Tick
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

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P1T2A RESUME FINAL

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PORTFOLIO 1: TASK 2B (P1T2B)

Job Application Letter (15%)

This is an individual task.

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 P1T2B Job Application Letter
Checklist
Write the final copy of your Job Application Letter based on the feedback.
Compile these documents and submit them together with Task 1 & 2A in Week 7.
o Portfolio 1: Task 2B (P1T2B)
- Job Application Letter (Draft)
- P1T2B Job Application Letter Checklist
- Job Application Letter (Final)

For this task, you will be assessed on:

a) your ability to write persuasively to secure an interview
b) your grammar use
c) your job application letter format

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P1T2B JOB APPLICATION LETTER DRAFT

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P1T2B JOB APPLICATION LETTER CHECKLIST

Tick
No. Criteria Descriptor
()
Senders name and address
Recipients 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

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P1T2B JOB APPLICATION LETTER FINAL

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