Prototype Assignment (No. 3)
- 1. H O W C A N W E H E L P U N I V E R S I T Y G R A D U A T E S G E T T H E R E F E R E N C E S A N D E X P E R I E N C E T H E Y N E E D T O B E V A L U A B L E T O A P O T E N T I A L E M P L O Y E R ? Problem Statement
- 2. Brief Description of Idea 2 Structuring volunteer work as work experience A non-profit organization would invite students to participate in volunteer work activities. 1. The organization would structure the work as it would be done by an employee of the non-profit. 2. They would also issue an experience certificate for the students at the end of it. 3. Finally, students who excel at their work would get recommendations from the staff they worked with.
- 3. Brief Description of Idea 1 “Why You Should Hire Me…” 1-minute Videos Students would produce a commercial about themselves.
- 4. A CD with the cover photo-shopped to show the view of the recruiter. This creative no-budget video would be limited to 59 seconds. The collection of videos would be sent to recruiters along with resumes. 1. The recruiters would be able to assess analytical skills and creativity 2. The students would get exposure to recruiters Prototype 1
- 5. Feedback on Prototype 1 “Not such a great idea. It solves the recruiters problems but doesn’t address the issue of the students who lack experience and references.” I had to revise my problem statement based on this feedback.
- 6. My Favorite Idea Start an “Peace Corps” Equivalent Students would be hired as teachers and school administrators to work in remote corners of the country. They will get a low salary for a 1-2 year stint while they gain experience. Recruiters will be encouraged to sponsor this project. They will then consider the students’ teaching/admin experience for job openings.
- 7. Volunteering students sent to remote corners of the country as teachers and school administrators. They will get a low salary for a 1-2 year stint while they gain experience. Recruiters will be encouraged to sponsor this project. They will then consider the students’ teaching/admin experience for job openings. Prototype 2
- 8. Feedback on Prototype 2 “This is a good idea. I think 70-75% of my batch-mates from the university would take up this sort of an offer if it is made to them. “