2 Preparing you for Task 1

• Film
• Higher Education (non-degree)

Preparation for Task 1

PPD : Madi & Lynda

Your Job Interview

2 Elements: Verbal interview & Portfolio Presentation

You will present portfolio for feedback on the 7th November 

Interview is on the week of the 21st of November

Get these dates in your Diary!!! 

CV 

• The following is a link to Madi's CV. Think about the ways that she has categorised her different experiences.

• It is best to put the most recent qualification/experience first.

• It is good to write a summary of your skills at the start in case your audience has limited time. 

www.canva.com

List some work experience that you have & the key skills that you gained:

CV Writing Tips

Your CV should be Neat, accurate & attractive.

People in the Film industry will expect links to Vimeo/ Linked in/Facebook pages & digital portfolio etc. 

Keep other web pages/ content up to date, focused on relevant & appropriate content. 

Making your CV

• Research examples online & keep your design simple.
  
• Adapt ready made Templates on Canva or Microsoft Word. 
• You could also generate an original CV on Adobe in design. 
• If you are printing your CV- Make QR Codes.  
• Get your CV spell checked & bounce your CV past a friend! 

Example Portfolio

The following link is for a portfolio that Madi recently made for an interview at a post Grad Certificate: 

It was aimed at a creative course which called for practical creative skills, Film experience  & collaborative experience. 

Review it and reflect on why it was appropriate for it's purpose.

 

www.canva.com

Linked in Learning

The following is a link to a video on Linked in Learning that covers how to build a portfolio. It is part of a series that would be of great benefit to you so please utilise Linked in learning! 

Your portfolio should be a broad overview of the skills you have gained at college. 

www.linkedin.com

What are the key skills you have gained at college so far?

The Job Interview

Mock interviews help you prepare for real interviews. They can build your confidence, body language, eye contact and ability to talk to a variety of people. 

You will learn the STAR interview Method to give you a toolkit to answer interview questions well. 

Madi used this in many interviews & found it very useful. 

You will watch a video by blogger Amiri Celeste - Check out more of her videos  for more useful tips!

Questions to get you started: 

1. Tell me about a time that you had a success
2. Do you have experience of working in a team? 
3. Do you have experience working on a film/or script/ or edit etc.

Think of some of your own and take turns interviewing each other. If you feel brave, ask your friend to record you and observe your body language and eye contact!