RIFT@NTLT2013
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The document discusses the development of 'rift', a web portal aimed at connecting employers with students seeking jobs or internships. It highlights the importance of industry partnerships for student progression, work experience, and transferable skills, while outlining features of the portal such as job postings, resume management, and social networking. The plan includes phases for interface development, job matching algorithms, and project testing to enhance students' job prospects and reduce institutional support demands.
RIFT@NTLT2013
- 1. RIFT – Ringing In Friends Together 1 A Web Portal to connect Employers and Students (Job Seekers) Presenter – Clement Sudhakar, School of Business and IT
- 2. Background 2
- 3. Why Industry Partnerships? A coherent skills pathway formula for students High quality work related learning. To match the needs of learners, their aspirations and aptitude across their ability range. Enable progression and achievement at an appropriate pace. Develop progression pathways into higher education. Develop generically transferable skills. Develop self confidence, Ability and Independence. Enhance achievement and performance levels. 3
- 4. WelTec and the Workplace© WelTec and the Workplace © – 2009 Workplace environment, experience and placement. Integrating Work experience with academic study A key feature of tertiary vocational programmes Adds value to student learning Better employment outcomes for both student and employer. Source: WelTec and the Workplace (2009)
- 5. A data analysis performed in 2009 shows the following contributions in terms of industry connections with our students : Source: WelTec and the Workplace© (2009) Work Experience : No’s of Students 5% 36% 50% 9% WorkExperience: Nos of Students Classroom Core component Employees as students Optional component No. Students EFTS Classroom (no work component, theoretical underpinning knowledge) 485 231 Core component-compulsory work experience for course completion, (e.g. practicum) 3394 1972 Employees as students (coming in from industry for mainly job specific training- labs and workshops) 4674 1165 Optional component (work experience adds value but not needed for completion) 871 610 Grand Total 9424 3977
- 6. How can we partner with Industry Flexible cadetship schemes to suit industry partners Cadetships – either long term or short term. Summer Jobs or Internships. Part time employment in the area of study. Trade training. Industry vs Institution partnership Projects and Consultancy. Joint Research. Campus Job placements for graduating students. Guest lectures. Expertise and Equipment sharing. 6
- 7. Challenges ? Constantly talking with industry to ensure our qualifications remain relevant. Providing R&D and training services Work placements for students while they are learning Expose fresh graduates (or going to complete) to Job opportunities
- 8. A step forward … 8 Connect Students Students Students Employers RIFT – Ringing In Friends Together A Web Portal to connect Employers and Students (Job Seekers)
- 9. RIFT - Introduction • A Web Portal – like LinkedIn • Separate Login area for Students (Job Seekers), Employers and Admin • Extensive Search Capability • CV bank for employers to select candidates • Interview Scheduling and Online Interviews • Opportunity for social networking
- 10. Focus Areas – Quad Core • Social and professional Profile - a 2 page concept • Search panel - for Students and Employers • Secure – Privileges and authorisation to access other profiles • Job seekers update status to employer – an online Alumni Concept
- 11. Context Diagram STUDENTS RIFT ADMIN EMPLOYER EX - STUDENTS
- 12. Student Portal – Part A STUDENT PORTAL RIFT • Create / Register Account • Update / Delete account • Set Permissions / Previlages • CV Setup / Update • Friend Group • Join Friends • Registered Friend List • Search Friends • Chat / Blog / Forum • Employer Information • Job Information • Search Employer • Search Jobs / Apply for Jobs • Monitor applied Jobs
- 13. Ex Student Portal – Part B • Create / Register Account • Update / Delete account • Set Permissions / Previlages • CV Setup / Update • Friend Group • Join Friends • Registered Friend List • Search Friends • Chat / Blog / Forum • Employer Information • Job Information • Search Employer • Search Jobs / Apply for Jobs • Monitor applied Jobs • Upgrade Account (Alumni, Employer) • Update / Delete account • Set Permissions / Privileges • CV Setup / Update • Friend Group • Join Friends • Registered Friend List • Search Friends • Chat / Blog / Forum • Employer Information • Job Information • Search Employer • Post Jobs / Search Jobs / Apply for Jobs • Monitor applied Jobs EX - STUDENT PORTAL RIFT
- 14. Employer – Part C EMPLOYER PORTAL RIFT • Register (New Employer Profile) • Update Employer Information • Post Jobs • Search / Access Student Profile • Filter Applicants (for jobs) • Organise Interviews online • Chat / Audio / Video Conference Interviews • Update status of job Adverts
- 15. ADMIN PORTAL RIFT • RIFT System update • Add / Delete Features (Future update) • Admin – All account information • Moderate Accounts – Edit / Delete / Block • Moderate posts (where inappropriate) • User Assistance - FAQ / Online Chat / Email Form Portal Admin – Part D
- 16. RIFT - Collaboration Diagram Register / Login User OBJECT – Student / Alumni / Employer /Admin Edit Profile Post / Search Update Request / Apply Approve / Filter Friends / Jobs Interview / Blog Logout
- 18. Register /Login Quick Navigation Advertisements First Level Navigation Search User/Job Most Recent Jobs Forum Posts All Jobs Advertisements
- 22. RIFT - Work in Progress • Current Work – Front End development – User Register / Login – Profile generation – Job Posting / Advanced Search – Pilot Trial with School of Business and IT (pending approval)
- 23. RIFT – Next Stages • Phase 2 – Profile and Job matching algorithm – Candidate filtering – Automatic interview appointment setting – Connect with Microsoft outlook – Chat / Audio Video conferencing • Phase 3 – Project Testing – Project Demo and Implementation – Review and upgrade
- 24. Conclusion 2 4
- 25. Summary and Conclusion • Market – Launching RIFT will be a professional support to students looking for internships and Jobs. – It will help building confidence of students joining tertiary institutions – Support Alumni related activities • Support – RIFT will remove the strain of institutes taking effort to assist students with their career. – The Portal will create a direct link to present all industries and jobs to students.
- 27. • Project Architect Clement Sudhakar Lecturer, School of Business and IT • Phase 1 Developers Jaspreet Singh Harmandeep Singh Kang Siddhant Tiwari All communication regarding this project to be sent to clement.sudhakar@weltec.ac.nz