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Lecture 6: Effective CV’s

What is this lecture all about? In week six of my Personal Development and Employability module at Liverpool JMU, lecturer Gemma Dale presented a lecture on effective CV’s. She explains: The basis of a cv Personal Statement What qualifications, experience, additional information Finally, top tips for the perfect cv. An effective CV, short for curriculumContinue reading “Lecture 6: Effective CV’s”

Lecture 2: Presenting with Impact

This lecture was presented in Liverpool JMU by lecturer Gemma Dale, she explained in detail the ways in which to present, top tips and how to create the perfect elevator pitch. It was presented through an eye catching powerpoint, shown in brief below; As well as the presentation, Gemma also showed us a TedTalk byContinue reading “Lecture 2: Presenting with Impact”

Lecture 4: Wellbeing at Work

Tell Me More…. I recently attended a wellbeing at work lecture within my Personal Development and Employability Module, within Liverpool John Moores University. It was conducted by Lecturer Gemma Dale. Gemma went into detail on the 6 dimensions of health, work life balance, situational factors and wellbeing, individual differences and also how to create aContinue reading “Lecture 4: Wellbeing at Work”

Lecture 1: Professional Social Media

Within the module I am currently sitting, lecturer Gemma Dale presented to us the use of Social Media Professionally, as my overall blog has the basis of social media and how to present yourself in a professional manner, i though that it would be ideal to present my understanding of this lecture within a post.Continue reading “Lecture 1: Professional Social Media”

MOOC 2: Digital Skills: Social Media

What is the MOOC all about? Digital Skills: Social Media is an online course available on Future Learn. The course is run by Accenture PLC, an Irish-dominated professional service company, that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital technology and operations. This two-week course accommodates core learning outcomes with both lectures and online exams to benefitContinue reading “MOOC 2: Digital Skills: Social Media”

MOOC 1: Creating a Professional Online Presence

What is this MOOC all about? Creating a Professional Online Presence is an online course available on Future Learn. The course is run by professionals from the University of Leeds. This two-week course contains core learning outcomes with both lectures and online exams to benefit individuals. These cover; An explanation of professional online presence, benefits,Continue reading “MOOC 1: Creating a Professional Online Presence”

What is Social Media?

So what really is Social Media? Maya E Dollarhide indicates “Social Media is computer based technology that facilitates the use of sharing ideas, thoughts and information through the building of virtual networks and communities” This gives the initial though of is social media just a basis for communication technologically? In my own opinion, i feelContinue reading “What is Social Media?”

Mocc 1: Young People and their Mental Health

“Breathe, its a bad day not a bad life” Within this online learning course, Young People and their Mental Health, i completed a course of various meetings, lectures, online tests and discussions over a period of five weeks, each week consisted of a two hour study period per week. This entailed key learning aspects suchContinue reading “Mocc 1: Young People and their Mental Health”