ASSESSMENT TASK 2: ONLINE MOODLE TASK 4 - EMPLOYMENT COMMUNICATION Note that this is to be submitted in week 8 via the drop box to be found in the topic 8 materials. There are three parts: 1. CV Is to be in one of the three formats covered in class and in the materials. Format Some things to think about 1. Chronological • The traditional format • Main focus - positions held/responsibilities - listed in reverse order. • Other sections include education and personal matters (e.g. skills, interests) • Regarded as good for people with a fair bit of experience. • Good if changing jobs in the one industry, because it emphasises development of a career • See the example in the Additional Resources folder 2. Functional (or Skills) format • Places the emphasis on skills and expertise rather than the chronology of employment to date. • Typically starts with a personal profile which highlights achievements, skills and personal qualities. • It is then followed by a number of sections, each relating to a different area of experience, skill or ability with the most important ones first. Instead of focusing on any particular job, the experience is emphasised. • Good format for those without much experience in an area or those wishing to change careers as it tends to be persuasive as well as informative. • It is important that the skills described in the skills section match the requirements of the job applied for. • See the example in the Additional Resources folder 3. "Hybrid" format • Incorporates elements of both the previous two CV types • Commences with a “career objective” or “career summary” that describes career achievements • Is a particularly good format for graduates, who will be a bit light-on in the experience area, so will want to highlight: o Experienced gained in part-time jobs, and o Skills and strengths • Again, it is important that the skills described in the skills section match the requirements of the job applied for. • If using this format, use the “template hybrid CV format" in the Additional resources folder. This was published by Sydney Uni. • Other material in the folder covers how to write a career objective or career achievement, and how to write a skills section. 2. YOUR REASONING Send me an email with a paragraph explaining why you chose this format. i.e. why is it most applicable to your situation. This is just to show me that you thought the matter through. 3. LINKEDIN PROFILE You are to producing a professional Linkedin profile with an appropriate photo. It should include your education background, employment history (including part time employment) and any special skills. Then: • Start a network by linking to at least three or four people with Linkedin accounts ("connections") including your lecturer. Other people could include friends, Business School staff or any former employers. • Join a couple of "groups" based on his/her professional interests • Follow a couple of relevant companies of interest. Completion of this part of the task, is fairly intuitive. If you don't find that is the case, go to the short videos on moodle and contact me if necessary.