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CEL 2106
COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SEMESTER 1, 2018/19
MATERIAL 3
Creating a Video Resume
What is a video resume?
A video resume is not a list of your accomplishments and employment history turned
into a video. Paper still does a good job of summing those up. It is a short video that
shows potential employers the value you can bring to their company and helps you
make an impression that reaches beyond the page.
As more companies focus on creating a team culture built on shared values, creating a
custom video gives you a chance to make a great first impression because video
demonstrates a candidate’s professional presentation skills and character.
What are the content of a video resume? The video below will give you some good tips
on how to create your own video resume.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pohk2OjsFaY
Discussion: Based on the video resumes you have watched in THT Week 3, what do
you think the main components of a video resume are?
Activity 1:
Plan how you want to do your video resume and what you want to include in it
based on these guidelines.
1) Script (content, language)
- What info do you think is necessary to share?
- What are the suitable tenses to use?
2) Presentation (storyline, image, pronunciation & intonation)
3) Technical (noises, lighting)
4) Creativity
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Activity 2
Based on the video resume samples in your THT week 3, plan your own video
resume. Use the boxes below to lay out your plan.
Introducing oneself Qualification
______________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
Converting Written Resume to Spoken Form
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Producing a video resume involves a lot of time and effort, but in order to be noticed by
the recruiter or employer requires a bit more than a generic resume. Therefore,
planning the content/concept and outlining the script for video resume is very important.
There is no right or wrong way in writing the content for video resume. What is
important is whether the content is appropriate for the position applied or not. Another
important aspect is language. Make sure to use the right tenses.
ACTIVITY 3:
With a partner, identify suitable information and write the script for a video resume
based on the sample resume and advertisement below. Write your answers in the table
provided.
SAMPLE RESUME
ROSNANI BINTI ROSLAN
C2-1-11, Jalan Pauh Indah 1, Taman Pauh Indah, 13700 Permatang
Pauh, Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
Phone: 012-3456789
Email : rosnaniroslan@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To apply and contribute marketing knowledge to fulfil company’s development objectives
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Age : 25 years Date of Birth : 27-12-1993
Nationality : Malaysian Gender : Female
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EDUCATION
University Multimedia, Cyberjaya, Malaysia (MMU)
Bachelor of Business Administration & Marketing (Hons.)
CGPA : 3.65
Graduation year : April, 2016
University of Technology Malaysia (Twinning Programme)
Diploma in Management Technology (Accountancy)
CGPA : 3.35
Graduation year : December, 2014
Sekolah Menengah Dato’ Mahmud Mat
SPM Grade 2 (Credit: BM, BI and Maths)
WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2015 – YAYASAN KEMAJUAN SOSIAL MALAYSIA (NGO)
Present Administrative Officer
Assisted in preparing module for e-Integrasi Pilot Project
proposed by government to boost unity at school level. This
programme involved multiracial students around Penang.
Assisted in daily administrative work pertaining to social
project such as Pembangunan Wanita/Ibu Tunggal
Prepared proposals e.g. Teleworking, Karnival Integrasi
(Social Project)
Jan – May TELEKOM MALAYSIA (MELAKA)
2012 Trainee
Assisted Payroll Clerk to prepare payment voucher for clients
Assisted the Controller in monthly closing activities, updated
selected general ledger
Assisted the staff in filing documents
Prepared documents assigned by Head of Finance Division
Assisted the Inventory Control Manager in updating the inventory
assets for Telekom
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
2012 – 2014 Board of Students Representative Council, MMU
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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, Sek. Men. Dato’ Mahmud Mat
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access) Adobe Photoshop,
Multimedia, Internet Explorer, Open Office
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Spoken Written
English 10/10 10/10
Bahasa Malaysia 10/10 10/10
French 6/10 6/10
TYPING SKILLS
Short-hand : Good 100 w.p.m
Typing : Good 150 w.p.m
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Marketing and PR 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 strategizing and ensuring that the
objectives of the events and company are met. Success in the position requires
the manager is to be good communicator.
Skills - Communication, Writing, Problem Solving, Creative, Organizational
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Info from resume Video Resume Script
Introducing Oneself Assalamualaikum and good day.
Rosnani bt Roslan
I am Rosnani bt Roslan and I am from Penang. I
Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
25 years old was born on 27 of December 1993 and now I am
Date of Birth: 27-12-1993 25 years old.
Qualification
_______________________
_______________________
Appendix
Guideline on creating Video Resume
Do's
1. Take time to prepare;
Researching and planning your video ahead of time will make the end product much better.
Read the document on writing your script (or choosing your interview questions). Also, look at
other video resumes to get ideas.
2. Focus on results;
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Tell employers what QUANTIFIABLE RESULTS you've delivered for other companies or on other
projects & what you can do for them.
3. Focus on your professional endeavors;
It’s ok to talk about volunteer work you do in your spare time or recreational hobbies if they show
your positive qualities, but focus primarily on your professional skills and experience.
4. Be concise;
Keep your video between 1-3 minutes long. (Less than 2 minutes if you’re posting your video
resume on FaceBook). Time flies when you are taping it, but not when a potential employer is
watching.
5. Introduce yourself;
Start by mentioning your name (first & last), and then tell a little summary about yourself. Let the
employer know who you are.
6. Be thankful;
Don't forget to end your video by thanking the employer for their time and consideration.
7. Provide contact information;
If they liked what they saw, make sure they can contact you.
8. Create a script.
A storyboard or script will help you organize your video. Reading it from a teleprompter can save
you from having to memorize, and allows you to make good eye contact.
9. Practice;
Get used to talking about yourself with confidence. If you don’t sound natural, change the script.
Practice in front of a mirror to get a feel for your facial expressions.
Don'ts
1. Do Not Just start right in;
Take a moment to establish who you are & why they should continue to watch. The first 20
seconds are the most important.
2. Do Not Tell your life story;
Keep the video short and the information relevant to the job & industry you are applying for. One
of the worst things you can do is ramble on.
3. Do Not Use Run-on Sentences;
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When speaking, a higher level of enthusiasm occurs at the beginning and end of the sentence.
Using long, drawn-out sentences eliminates voice inflection and may not keep the viewers’
attention. Use short sentences when writing your script to keep enthusiasm and interest high.
4. Do Not Forget to thank the viewer for watching;
And invite them to contact you for further discussion.
Language Expression for Video Resume
Hello, my name is…
I just want a few minutes of your time to…
Currently, I am…
I already have a great…
In the last two years I’ve been…
I gained my experience on…
Along with my skills…
My past experience has also taught me to…
I believe I can…
I can guarantee that…
You can contact me…
Thanks so much for…
Intonation in Speech
Intonation, in phonetics, is the melodic pattern of an utterance. Intonation is primarily a matter of
variation in the pitch level of the voice (tone), but in such languages as English, stress and
rhythm are also involved. Intonation conveys differences of expressive meaning (e.g., happy,
surprise, anger, caution).
In many languages, including English, intonation serves a grammatical function, distinguishing
one type of phrase or sentence from another. Thus, “Your name is John,” beginning with a
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medium pitch and ending with a lower one (falling intonation), is a simple statement; “Your
name is John?” with a rising intonation (high final pitch), indicates a question.
Having suitable intonation in your video resume is very important to help deliver the information
effectively. It also helps the video to have a ‘character’ that portrays a certain quality and
characteristics of a person. Therefore, we need to use the correct intonations in order to project
a professional image.
Rising and Falling Intonation
A rising intonation would simply be a rise in the human voice; it would be a change in pitch or
an upwards glide in the pitch of our voice.
Examples of Rising Intonation
1) Questions
We tend to use this rising intonation pattern when we are asking questions. So the pitch of our
voice tends to go up. For instance:
“When does the meeting start?” ‘...start?’ rises up
^
“Would you like a cup of tea?” '...tea?' rises up
^
The question is a sort of way of sending out an invitation for some kind of response from
whoever you are speaking to.
2) Lists
Another instance in which we would use this upward or rising inflection would be on lists. For
example:
“I’d like some eggs, some milk, some cheese and some bread.”
^ ^ ^ ˅
Each item is spoken with a rising intonation, and we would use a falling intonation on ‘bread’ to
say that we have finished the list.
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Examples of Falling Intonation
1) Statements and Exclamations
A falling intonation or downward intonation pattern, would simply mean that the pitch of the voice
drops down. For instance, if someone is making a statement or exclamation:
“That’s wonderful !” “I am glad that you are alright.”
^ ˅ ^ ˅
Notice how the pattern went up and then ended with a falling intonation.
2) Commands
Commands is another situation where falling intonation is applied. Try to speak these
commands.
“Put that down!” “Go over there”
^ ˅ ^ ˅
“Stand against the wall” “Put that over there”
^ ˅ ^ ˅
They should all ended with falling intonation.
3) Ends of Sentences
And we also tend to use this downward inflection (similar to lists) at the end of our sentences,
indicating that we have finished with what we want to say.
“That is all I have to share with you guys today.”
˅
“I am sure everyone are already aware of this issue.”
˅
Activity 4
a) With a partner, discuss the right intonation for these sentences and indicate where the
falling or rising intonation should be.
b) Read these sentences with the correct intonation.
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i. Hello, how are you?
ii. I am very confident with everything I do.
iii. I have great interest in music. That’s why I’m in a band and I play the drums.
iv. In life, we have our ups and downs, do you agree?
v. I have experience in doing sales and marketing, administrative work, organising
events and also training.
vi. Believing is seeing. So, believe me and you will see the benefits that I can bring.
Word Stress
Intonation is important to deliver information effectively. Another important aspect in speech or
presentation is stress. It functions to help emphasize important information in
speech/presentation. Stress pattern in presentation can be done by changing volume, pitch or
tone and sometimes rhythm or speed.
Stress Rules
The basic rules of sentence stress are:
1. Content words are stressed.
2. Structure words are unstressed.
3. The time between stressed words is always the same.
The following tables can help to decide which words are content words and which words are
structure words.
Content words – Stressed
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words carrying the
meaning example
main verbs sell give, employ
nouns car, music, Mary
adjectives red, big, interesting
adverbs quickly, loudly, never
negative auxiliaries don’t, aren’t, can’t
Structure words – Unstressed
words for correct
grammar example
pronouns he, we, they
prepositions on, at, into
articles a, an, the
conjunctions and, but, because
auxiliary verbs do, be, have, can, must
Activity 5
Underline the words in each sentences that need to be stressed. Identify suitable intonation for
each sentences.
a) I am a very motivated person and failure is never an option for me.
b) In my opinion, creativity is not just about coming up with something new. Being able to
solve a problem is also a sign of creativity.
c) My experience in sales and marketing can be a very useful tool to come up with
strategies to increase sales.
d) What kind of person who is willing to stay and help their friend who are still stuck even
when he or she is able to move forward?
e) I believe in karma. Everything that happen has its reason and consequences.
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