Attitude and manners in interview

Attitude and manners are very important during an interview because it creates first impression of oneself to the evaluator.

Some of criteria are as follow:

- Smile and be ethuasiastic because it creates first impression
- Turn off the phone or put it in silent to avoid disturbances
- Make sure to arrive 10 minutes early to the interview and introduce self to the receptionist
- Make eye contact and sit in open posture where the shoulders are lined up with the shoulder of interviewer
- Give introduction about self to the interviewer
- Dress code should matching the professional ethique and avoid wardrobe malfunctions
- Use terms like 'Ms, Madam, Sir, Dr' when talking to the interview team because it shows the respect for others
- After hand shaking with the interviewer, stand behind the chair and politely asked for permission. Personal belongings should not put on the table except the resume, portfolio, business card, notebook and pen. Other things such as bag should be placed under the chair or on the floor.
- Sit up straight with both legs planted on the floor
- After the interview, say thanks you to everyone and ask about timeframe for filling the job if necessary

(Nancy, R, Mitchell, 2017)

Reference:

Nancy R. Mitchell, 2017, Top 10 Interview Tips from an Etiquette Professional, Experienced, Inc, accessed on 14 June 2017, url: https://www.experience.com/alumnus/article?channel_id=career_management&source_page=oh_behave&article_id=article_1200586167230

Dresscode for interview

Dress code for men

   - Dress in a manner that professionally appropriate.
   - Should wear a suit (matching jacket and pants, dress shirt, tie, coordinating socks, dress shoes)
   - Suit should be dark coloured and shirt with light coloured.
   - Avoid flashy ties
   - Clothing should be clean, neat and pressed. Wear deodorant to avoid unpleasant smell.
   - Make sure to have fresh breath (brush the teeth, dont smoke)
   - Hair should be neat and clean.
   - Shoes should be well polished and clean.
   - Beard and moustache need to be trimmed and look neatly.

 (Michigan State University, 2017)

(outfitideashq.com, 2016)

Dress code for women   

   -  Wear a suit with skirt or pants.
   -  Suit is in dark colour. Avoid tight, short and bright clothes.
   -  Make up and nail polish should be understated and neutral to skin tone.Avoid bright and long nail
   -  Accessories and jewellery should be in minimum.
   -  Shoes should be conservative, covers toe and low heeled.
   -  Clothing should be clean, neat and pressed.
   -  Have shower, wear perfume and has fresh breath.
   -  Hair should be clean, tied or bun, and look professional. Avoid colourful dye and avoid   
      fashionable hairstyles.

Reference:

Michigan State University, 2017, Dressing for Interviews, Michigan State University, accessed on 31 May 2017, url: http://careernetwork.msu.edu/jobs-internships/appearance-and-attire/dressing-for-interviews.html

PORTFOLIO

Portfolio is compilation of materials or works that includes the skills, qualification, education, training and experience that gives a glance of the quality of a person. It often useful in interviews as a proof of the works when applying for a job (Clarke Univeristy, 2017)
 
Progress:

Progress for business card:

Size of card: height -55mm
                     width - 85 mm

Reference:

Clarke Univeristy, 2017, What is a Portfolio, clarke.edu, accessed on 28th May 2017, url: https://www.clarke.edu/academics/careers-internships/student-checklist/resume-writing-and-portfolios/what-is-a-portfolio/

Cover Letter

click here for cover letter

From this task, I learned to do cover letter with better formats and with formal tone.

Formal and creative resume progress

Progress:

Attempt 1:

 

After correction and addition

Attempt 2:

Final:

Correction and addition:

Progress:

Final:

Task 3: Resume and Cover Letter

What is resume or curriculum vitae (CV)?

A resume is complete written compilation of education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishment that are used to apply for certain job. A resume is typically sent with a cover letter, which provides additional information on skills and experience in letter form. A resume is concise and often written with bulleted summary.

A resume contains:

- skills
-education
-work history
-objective
-personal contact
-achievements

A resume should not longer than one or two pages. A resume should be in chronological order. There are two types of resume: formal and creative resumes.

Formal Resume format:

-white paper
-black ink
-basic font: Arial, New Times Roman, Calibri, Helvetica, Georgia
-font size: 12

(Doyle, A, 2017)

Example of resume layout:

Example of creative resume:

What is a cover letter?

A cover letter is a formal letter attached with resume to highlight relevant skills to seek a job.

A complete cover letter consists of:

-candidate's contact information
-employer contact information
- Salutation (dear sir/madam)
-Body

  First paragraph: Position of job that applying for
  Second paragraph: Qualification and skills, experiences
  Final paragraph: Thanking the employer

-Complimentary Close - Respectfully Yours, Sincerely
- Signature

Example of cover letter

Reference:

Doyle, A, 2017, What is a resume, About,Inc,accessed on 26 April 2017, url: https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-a-resume-2062088

Doyle A, 2017, Cover Letter Format, About, Inc, accessed on 26 April 2017, url: https://www.thebalance.com/cover-letter-format-2060205

Task 2: Job Seeking Process

The job seeker chose the below job and company and did  research on company's profile before applying for a job.

Graphic Designer (Junior Executive) in Fullmark Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.

Company Background:

The company is established manufacturing company with ISO 9001 ans ISO 14001 accreditations, speacialized in Imaging and Stationery Products in Tebrau Industrial Estate Johor Bahru. Fullmark is a manufacturer and distributor of high quality and stationery supplies such as:

-Printer and typewriter ribbons
-Inkjet cartridges, refill kits and bulk ink
-Correction tape, gluey tapes and highlighter
-Termal fax supplies
-Printing media

The company is conducting business since 1989 and a contract based manufacturer for Fullmark Private Ltd. Registered in 1967, Fullmark started as a ballpoint pen manufacturer. Since then, it has come a long way from its modest beginning to become diversified group of companies divided into operational cateogiers responsible for marketing, technological research and development, production, sales as well as distribution. Fullmark products are gaining wide recognition and presently, exported to more than 150 countries around the world.

The Fullmark is situated at below address: 

Address : No 7, Jalan Firma 1, Kawasan Perindustrian Tebrau 1, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

examples of products: Stationaries

Company Snapshot

 

• Average processing time: more than 2 weeks
• Registration No: 178778-P
• Industry: Manufacturing/Production
• Website: http://www.fullmark.com
• Telephone no: 607-3543500 
• Company size: 51-200 Employees 
• Working hours:  Regular hours, Mondays - Fridays 
• Dress code: Business (Shirt)
• Benefits: Medical, Parking, Vision
• Spoken Language:  English

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize new ideas and provide design and artwork for advertising or promotional collaterals.

• Handle all projects from adaptation, amendment and resizing to final artwork.

• Assistance with the maintenance or company's website.

• Liaise with suppliers, purchaser, production team and marketing and sales department.

• Assists in marketing activities execution, marketing related administration and reports.

• Perform inventory management and devise promotions to reduce inventory whenever necessary.

• On-site press check whenever necessary.

• Any other tasks as assigned by Director.

Job scope:  Junior Executive


Requirements:

• At least a Diploma in Art/ Graphic Design/ Creative Multimedia or any related disciplines.

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign

• Experienced in website maintenance/design, social media, e-commerce and search engine will be advantage.

• Meticulous and has great organisation skills.

• Preferably with at least 1 year of working experience in the related field is required.

• Able to work independently and multi-task.

Reference:

Jobstreet.com, 2017, Graphic designer, Jobstreet.com, accessed on 25 April 2017, url: https://www.jobstreet.com.my/en/job/graphic-designer-3243091?fr=23&src=12

Infographic on Art and Design Career

Attempt 1:

Combination of 2 software are used to come up with this design, Paint Sai Tool and Adobe Illustrator.

Attempt 2:

Upon critics, the designer decides to change the font and its size for the bubble part and the main wording.

 

Art and Design Career

1) Digital/Multimedia
   -Film and video editor
   -broadcast engineer
   - web designer

Multimedia Marketing:

• Advertising manager
• Creative director
• Media director
• Marketing or promotions manager
• Product development manager
• Market research manager
• Public relations manager
• Media analyst or strategist 

 Entertainment industry:

• Digital camera operator
• Sound engineering technician
• Multimedia artist
• Film and video editor
• Dubbing editor
• Sound effects editor
• Audio recording engineer
• Game designer
• Animator
• Game Programmer
• Game Tester

2) Graphic design

-Graphic designer
- website developer
- animator
- advertisement designer
-logo designer
- photograph editor
- book layout artist
- illustrators
- art director
- newspaper, periodical, book and directory publisher

3) Fashion and Textiles

•       Fashion designer

•       Analytical textile technologist

•       FABRIC/Textile designer

•       clothing alteration hands

•       clothing manufacturing engineer

•       costume designer

•       production manager

4) 3D Product Design

•       industrial designer

•       product designer

•       Ceramics designer

•       Exhibition designer

•       Furniture designer

•       Glass blower/designer

•       Jewellery designer

•       Textile designer

5) Spatial Design

- Interior and spatial designer
 -Architect
-Theatre/Set design                             
-Exhibition designer
-Furniture conservator/restorer             
-Furniture designer
-Graphic designer                                 
-Landscape architect       
-Museum/gallery exhibitions officer   

6) Writing/ Analytical

•       Graphic designer for books

•       Comic designer

•       Editors

•       Web designer

•       book layout designer

•       Art writers/critics
•       Art historian

7)Photography

-Photographer
-scientific and aerial photographer
-photographer's assistant
- photojournalist
- industrial photographer
-wildlife photographer
-fashion photographer
- stock photographer
- war photographer
- wedding photographer
-photomicrographer
- astrophotographer



8)Fine Art

•       Installation artist

•       Painter

•       Sculptor

•       Cartoonist

•       Muralist

•       Tattoo artist

•       Background artist

•       Makeup artist

9)Arranging/ Display

-floral designer
-visual merchandiser
-store display designer
-window display designer
-Food stylist
-Gallery owner/ assistant


10)Organisation/ People Management

•       Art historian

•       Art School Professor

•       Art School Teacher

•       Art Salesperson

•       Gallery Director

•       Film/video producer

•       Art Programmer Coordinator

•       Advertising Art Director

•       Museum Curator

•       Museum Publication Director

Slideshow form:

Reference:

The Art Career Project, 2014, What is a graphic designer, Theartcareerproject.com, accessed on 17 April 2017, url: http://www.theartcareerproject.com/put-your-creativity-to-work-become-a-graphic-designer/70/

Learn.org, 2017, What Careers are available under multimedia undergraduate degrees, Learn.org, accessed on 17 April 2017, url: http://learn.org/articles/What_Careers_are_Available_for_Someone_with_an_Undergraduate_Degree_in_Multimedia.html

Creative Skillset.org, 2017, Job Roles, Creative Skillset, accessed on 17 April 2017, url: http://creativeskillset.org/creative_industries/fashion_and_textiles/job_roles/p4

Learn How To Become, 2017, Writing Degrees and Careers,Learnhowtobecome.org, aceesed on 17 April 2017, url: http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/writer/

NewYork Film Academy, 2015, Photography Jobs, nyfa.edu, accessed on 17 April 2017, url: https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/photography-jobs-average-salary/