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. The module provides the opportunity for the students to receive feedback on an initial mock job application and participate in a live assessment centre. Students then reflect on their experiences of the module to allow them to make the necessary improvements to their application at each stage of the recruitment cycle.

(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 experience working with others and how to develop effective relationships.

(LO5) Students will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the commercial issues facing organisations.

(LO6) Students will be able to carry out effective self-guided research.

(LO7) Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning.

(LO8) Students will be able to demonstrate an awareness of digital capabilities relevant to economists and develop those digital capabilities.

(S1) Adaptability

(S2) Problem Solving Skills

(S3) Commercial Awareness

(S4) Teamwork

(S5) Organisational Skills

(S6) Communication Skills

(S7) IT Skills

(S8) Lifelong Learning

Teaching Method: Lecture
Description: Lectures develop general and careers skills and are run by module leader and dedicated Careers Service.
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 12
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method: Online independent activity
Scheduled Student Hours: 5
Description – students will have online activities set in lectures with careers that will be completed during the week independently. They will then reflect on these activities as part of their e-portfolio assessment.
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method: Computer Labs
Description: 3 weeks of Bloomberg labs in the Bloomberg Suite and 8 weeks of excel training in a PC lab
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 11
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method: Assessment Centre
Description: Assessment Centre is run to practice skills developed run by dedicated careers staff
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 8
Attendance Recorded: Ye s

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 114
Description: Students will use remaining self-directed learning hours for, Company research, Assessment preparation, and independent practice on Excel and Bloomberg.

Skills/Other Attributes Mapping

Skills / attributes: Adaptability
How this is developed: Career Management reflective exercises and presenting effectively.
Mode of assessment (if applicable): CV, application form, cover letter

Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills
How this is developed: Presentations, report writing, critical reflection, mock interviews, completing application forms
Mode of assessment (if applicable): CV, application form, cover letter, and Group exercise/individual presentation at assessment centre

Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness
How this is developed: Project Planning and report writing
Mode of assessment (if applicable): CV, application form, cover letter

Skills / attributes: Teamwo rk
How this is developed: Throughout the module students will self-assess their contribution to the team in formal assessments & work in teams during lectures / seminar exercises.
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Group exercise / Individual presentation at assessment centre

Skills / attributes: Organisational skills
How this is developed: Employer interactions, and company reports
Mode of assessment (if applicable): CV, application form, cover letter

Skills / attributes: Communication skills
How this is developed: Analysis for company report.
Mode of assessment (if applicable): CV, application form, cover letter, and Group exercise / Individual presentation at assessment centre

Skills / attributes: IT Skills
How this is developed: Bloomberg and Computer Lab sessions
Mode of assessment (if applicable): CV, application form, cover letter, and Reflective learning log

Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills
How this is developed: CBI/ULMS skills audit
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Reflective learning log

Introduction to Module
Career Planning and Company Research
Academic Writing and Written & Verbal communication skills
CV’s Development, Application Forms and cover letters Report writing – Assessment Centre Written & Verbal communication skills
Online tests
Effective team building
Interviews
Cultural Awareness
Module Close, feedback and next steps
Field work: External assessment centre