PPD Session 4

• PPD
• Higher Education (degree)

Personal Professional Development

Session 4: Get That Job! 

 

Lecturers: Madi Whiteside and Lynda Bryans

Today you will... 

• Review your CV
• Find a template to complete a professional version of your CV
• Write a cover letter to accompany your CV
• Explore what should go in your showreel 
  

(All part of Task 1)

What style will you choose?

Find your style template now...

Find a CV Template you like...

This one is from www.livecareer.co.uk

there are others, often paid-for CV builders...

Or create your own design!

Take 10 minutes now and find a template you like...

Start creating YOUR Curriculum Vitae 

Now you're going to need a cover letter...

What's a cover letter for, why do you need one and what do you think should be in it?

Discuss briefly (5 minutes) with your table/partner/team and come up with the answers!

A cover letter should...

Introduce you to an employer

Be short (3 to 5 short paragraphs) 

Be sent with your CV or application form.

Tell the employer you know a bit about their company

Be sent to the right person

And..

• write a new cover letter for every job you apply for and make sure it’s tailored to the company and the specific role
  
• use the same font and size as you do for your CV, so it looks consistent
  
• make sure the company name and recruiter’s details are correct
  
• use the right language and tone. Keep it professional and match the keywords used by the employer in their job advert
  
• be clear and to the point. 3 to 5 neat paragraphs is enough.
  
• show you’ve done your research into the job and the company
  
• highlight your most relevant skills and experience to stand out from other applicants
  
• back up any statements you make with facts. Use the STAR method to help with this.
  
• double check spelling and grammar before you send it
  
• keep a copy of your cover letter. They may ask you about it in an interview

More great info here...

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/covering-letter

And now a word about 

YOUR SHOWREEL!

Showreel top tips:

1. Cut Ruthlessly

2. Keep it short

3. Start and finish brilliantly!

4. Treat it like an ad

5. Tailor your showreel to the job/company

6. Make your role clear

7. Show your workings (Provide a shot breakdown if necessary)

8. Keep it simple/don't try to be too clever! 

For next week...

Select material for your own showreel and justify why you've chosen them.

Let's Review the assignment...

Task 1:

• Job Interview - Discuss film departments that align with your current skills and knowledge;
• Discuss how you're developing the necessary skills for freelance and employed work in the industry (remember last week? We explored these areas! Have you got examples to draw on for the interview using the STAR method?)
• Share your portfolio/showreel/CV and cover letter (this is what you started today)
• Justify the selection of materials for interview and analyse and explain how your different materials support casual freelance and/or permanent employment (this is what I want you to explore for next week!)

FORMATIVE: WEEK BEGINNING 7TH NOVEMBER FOR ALL OF TASK 1

Thank you, and...