Using a video CV to enhance graduate employability

Development of a paper CV with a complimentary video CV Students are required to develop a paper CV (no longer than two pages) and a complimentary video CV (less than 120 seconds).

Outline of Activity

Development of a paper CV with a complimentary video CV Students are required to develop a paper CV (no longer than two pages) and a complimentary video CV (less than 120 seconds).

Learning Outcomes

Identify and use appropriate personal and professional information for CV development;
Perfect their paper CV and video CV;
Communicate with potential employers directly;
Make a long lasting first impression;
Increase their confidence before going into a face to face interview;
Use a most dynamic and innovative way to sell themselves; and
Set themselves apart from the competition.

Assessment Details

Development of a paper CV with a complimentary video CV.

Students are required to develop a paper CV (no longer than two pages) and a complimentary video CV (less than 120 seconds). Both CVs will be assessed on content, evidence and written/oral presentation.

Level of Commitment

Approximately 25 hours:

Students will be required to attend two 1 hour workshops on CV design and video CV development.
Approximately 15 hours will be spent crafting a paper CV and video CV to ensure maximum impact.
Once a draft version of both paper and video CV's have been developed - students will forward to module coordinator for formative feedback.
Final versions to be forwarded to coordinator for summative feedback.