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 2018-19 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 7.5

Aims

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

Learning Outcomes

Students will gain the ability to critically reflect on and evaluate their skills in relation to prospective employers’ requirements and identify their development needs;

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;

Syllabus
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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:

  1. Introduction to the module. Critical reflection and introduction to career planning
  2. Practical CV exercises and CV preparation.
  3. Meet past placement students
  4. Career choices awareness and Researching employers
  5. Networking; Myers Brigg self-assessment exercises
  6. Interviewing techniques: star, video interviews, etc
  7. Teamwork and Leadership; communication and culture. Managing projects; report writing; 
  8. Assessment centres.
  9. Psychometric test practice.
  10. Employer-led mock interviews. Technical interviews.
  11. Professional image - making an impact on your placement: Linkedin, etc
  12. Review of module; application support

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Employers or Careers led sessions - 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.

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
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.
24
Timetable (if known)           Students are expected to attend at least 8 sessions, unless extenuating circumstances are applicable
  		 
Private Study 51
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
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mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
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CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Practical Assessment  Students will provid  End of First Semester  100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Application and reflective portfolio Notes (applying to all assessments) This module is PASS / FAIL only and will therefore be excluded from the degree classification calculation. If a student fails to pass the module at the first sitting, students on the Year in Industry programmes will be transferred to the equivalent programme without the placement year. Students are expected to attend at least 8 sessions to pass this module (unless extenuating circumstances are applicable), this will be reflected in HEAR: Higher Education Achievement Report - Your HEAR is a digitally signed document that will contain detailed information about your learning and achievements and, along with your degree certificate, will support your applications for employment and further study.  

Recommended Texts
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