Module Descriptors
THE EMPLOYABLE GRADUATE
PPDE60401
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Jillian Salt
Email: Jillian.Salt@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 28
Independent Study Hours: 272
Total Learning Hours: 300
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence D, Stoke Campus, Term 1 to Term 2
- Occurrence E, Riverside College, Term 1 to Term 2
Sites
- Riverside College
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- 20 MINUTE VIVA weighted at 50%
- REFLECTIVE ESSAY (1000 WORDS) weighted at 50%
Module Details
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Summative assessment is a 20 minute viva, in the form of a mock interview, weighted at 50% (assessing LO's 1 and 4), supported by a 1,000 word reflective essay, weighted at 50% (assessing LO's 2 and 3) on the students transferable employability skills within a portfolio.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Group tutorials on reflective writing and portfolio development will be undertaken within the taught sessions and a formative mock viva will be undertaken prior to the summative assessment.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Group tutorials on reflective writing and portfolio development will be undertaken within the taught sessions and a formative mock viva will be undertaken prior to the summative assessment.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This module will enable you to reflect upon your own skills and knowledge gained from University study and from your own life experiences in order to identify how this knowledge and skill can be utilised to optimise employment opportunities.
Topics to be explored will be:
• Personal assessment and career goals
• How to look for employment opportunities
• Completing the application form
• Writing your CV
• Interview techniques & communication skills
• Working with others
• Personal development plans and goal planning
• Developing a personal portfolio
Topics to be explored will be:
• Personal assessment and career goals
• How to look for employment opportunities
• Completing the application form
• Writing your CV
• Interview techniques & communication skills
• Working with others
• Personal development plans and goal planning
• Developing a personal portfolio
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (28 hours)
6 hours lead lectures
15 hours group work / discussion
3 hours tutor led interactive workshops
4 hours formative mock interview practice
Guided Independent Study: (272 hours)
182 hours Independent and directed reading
60 hours Portfolio development
30 hours Interview preparation
6 hours lead lectures
15 hours group work / discussion
3 hours tutor led interactive workshops
4 hours formative mock interview practice
Guided Independent Study: (272 hours)
182 hours Independent and directed reading
60 hours Portfolio development
30 hours Interview preparation
RESOURCES
Access to PC
TEXTS
Fagan, A (2012) Brilliant Job Hunting: Your complete guide to getting the job you want Pearson Business
Gray, J (2010) Get that job with the right CV Hodder Education
Rogers, J (2011) Job interview success : be your own coach Open University Press
Gray, J (2010) Get that job with the right CV Hodder Education
Rogers, J (2011) Job interview success : be your own coach Open University Press
Web Descriptor
This module will enable you to reflect upon your own skills and knowledge gained from University study and from your own life experiences in order to identify how this knowledge and skill can be utilised to optimise employment opportunities.
Topics to be explored will be:
• Personal assessment and career goals
• How to look for employment opportunities
• Completing the application form
• Writing your CV
• Interview techniques & communication skills
• Working with others
• Personal development plans and goal planning
• Developing a personal portfolio
Topics to be explored will be:
• Personal assessment and career goals
• How to look for employment opportunities
• Completing the application form
• Writing your CV
• Interview techniques & communication skills
• Working with others
• Personal development plans and goal planning
• Developing a personal portfolio