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Title Professional Skills and Placement Preparation
Code MKIB170
Coordinator Dr AK Nair
Strategy, IB and Entrepreneurship
A.K.Nair@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 14

 4

       18

 36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 114
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1: Job application (application form, CV and cover letter) Assessment Type: Coursework Duration / Size: Assessment size will vary according to individual applications Weighting: 20 %  0    20       
Assessment 2: Video (pre-recorded) Job Presentation Assessment Type: Presentation Duration / Size: 10min Weighting: 20 % Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard U  10    20       
Assessment 3: Mock Assessment Centre Participation Assessment Type: Practical assessment Duration / Size: Students have to participate in Assessment Centre’s activities. Weighting: 10 % Reasse  0    10       
Assessment 4: Reflection Assessment Type: Coursework Duration / Size: 2,500 words Weighting: 50 % Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies A  0    50       

Aims

The module aims to provide a solid base of academic and professional skills required for success at university and in the graduate career market. The aim of the module is to give the opportunity for the students to understand the fundamentals of the graduate recruitment process used by businesses to allow for a successful placement/internship application. A fundamental understanding will ensure that students know how to research a business to improve their commercial awareness as part of an application and learn how to make improvements to their application at each stage of the application cycle. Students will also learn how to reflect on their experiences of the mock assessment centre to allow for an action plan to be implemented in advance of the real thing.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to critically reflect on and evaluate their skills in relation to prospective employers’ requirements and identify their development needs

(LO2) Students will be able to research career opportunities in relation to their own career aspirations using a range of media and approaches

(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to a business context

(LO4) Students will be able to demonstrate confidence in working with others and how to develop effective relationships

(LO5) Students will be able to develop effecting academic writing skills

(LO6) Students will be able to develop skills on sourcing and referencing data

(LO7) Students will be able to carry out effective self-guided research

(S1) Excellent verbal and written communicator

(S2) A lifelong learner

(S3) Commercially aware

(S4) Flexible and adaptable

(S5) Team player

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1: Lectures
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 14 hours
Description: 2 hours lectures in the following weeks: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 12
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2: Workshops delivered by the Careers team
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 10 hours and 8 hours dedicated to the assessment centre – total 18 hours
Description: 2 hours workshops in the following weeks: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 AND Assessment centre to take place over 2 days probably in week 8 which will last in total 8 hours
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 3: Seminars
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 4 hours
Description: Seminars will provide students with the opportunity to ask questions about the assignments and receive feedback as well enhance their understanding on a more academic topic discussed in the lectures
Seminars will take place in Week 2 (1 hours) and week 6 (2 hours) and Week 12 (1 hour)
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Se lf-Directed Learning Hours: 114 hours
Description: Students will use remaining self-directed learning hours utilising the skills presented in lectures, workshops and seminars and perform independent research in preparation for interviews / CV prep / applications and assessment preparation.

Skills mapping

Skill: Excellent verbal and written communicator
How is it developed: Through the workshops and assessment
How is it assessed (if applicable): Job application, Presentation, Mock Assessment Centre and Reflection

Skill: Lifelong Learner
How is it developed: It is the nature of this module to promote self-development
How is it assessed (if applicable): Job application, Presentation, Mock Assessment Centre and Reflection

Skill: Commercially aware
How is it developed: Through the lectures, workshops and assessment
How is it assessed (if applicable): Job application, Presentation, Mock Assessment Centre and Reflection

Skill: Flexibl e and adaptable
How is it developed: Through the workshops and assessment
How is it assessed (if applicable): Job application, Presentation, Mock Assessment Centre and Reflection

Skill: Team Player
How is it developed: Through the workshops and assessment
How is it assessed (if applicable): Mock Assessment Centre

Syllabus
 

• Introduction to the module, the format, the topics and the assignments
• Developing academic scholarship (Academic Writing, Report Writing, Referencing, Generative AI)
• Career Planning, Company Research
• Effective Teamwork
• CV development and Cover Letter and Application Form
• Presentation skills
• Assessment guidance and feedback on 2 upcoming assignment & Assessment Centres Introduction
• Assessment Centres
• Job applications: online tests
• Reflective practices
• Job Interviews
• Revision and Q&A on Reflection assignment

Recommended Texts
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