Module Details

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Title PLANNING YOUR CAREER
Code COMP221
Coordinator Dr VAM Tamma
Computer Science
V.Tamma@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 7.5

Aims

This module aims to prepare students enteringthe work environment by providing them with the skills required to secure eitheran internship or a graduate job.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will gain the ability to critically reflect on andevaluate their skills in relation to prospective employers’ requirements andidentify their development needs;

(LO2) Students will gain the ability to research career opportunities relevant to their degree specialism in relation to their own career aspirations using a range of media and approaches;

(S1) Students will gain the ability to produce timely and effective applications

(S2) Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to a role in IT


Syllabus

 

The module builds on the employability focussed topics that are introduced COMP 107 and develops them in the context of preparing one or more specific job applications. The module is organised in 12 two hour long sessions, led by prospective employers, and in permits students to cover more in depth some of the issues introduced by COMP 107. The syllabus for this module will cover: Introduction to the module. Critical reflection and introduction to career planning Practical CV exercises and CV preparation. Meet past placement students Career choices awareness and Researching employers Networking; Myers Brigg self-assessment exercises Interviewing techniques: star, video interviews, etc Teamwork and Leadership; communication and culture. Managing projects; report writing;  Assessment centres. Psychometric test practice. Employer-led mock interviews. Technical interviews. Professional image - making an impact on your placement: Linkedin, etc Review of module; application support


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Employers or Careers led sessions
Description: Will run weekly and each session will last 2 hours. They will cover a mixture of completion of application forms, interview techniques, cv workshops and sourcing employer information.

Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Students are expected to attend at least 8 sessions, unless extenuating circumstances are applicable


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           24

24
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 51
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
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opportunity
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CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Application and reflective portfolio There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :End of Firs  Students will provid    100       

Recommended Texts

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