Employability for Stage 2 Business Programmes - BUSN7900

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Module delivery information

Location Term Level1 Credits (ECTS)2 Current Convenor3 2024 to 2025
Canterbury
Combined Autumn Spring Summer 5 5 (2.5) Nicola Urquhart checkmark-circle

Overview

Develop the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to stand out in a competitive labour market. The focus is on understanding the graduate labour market and securing work experience through placements, internships and the University's award-winning Employability Points scheme. You'll learn how to compete and stand out when applying for graduate opportunities. You'll practice all stages of the recruitment process, from the application to psychometric tests, virtual job interviews, assessment centres and more. Secure the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Details

Contact hours

Total contact hours: 15 hours
Private study hours: 35
Total study hours: 50

Method of assessment

Main assessment methods
Personal pitch (5 minute) (100%)


Reassessment methods
100% coursework

Indicative reading

Cottrell, S. (2015), Skills for Success, London: Palgrave Macmillan

Rook, S. (2013), The Graduate Career Guidebook, London: Palgrave Macmillan

Trought, F. (2011), Brilliant Employability Skills, London: Prentice Hall

Kent Careers and Employability Service

https://www.kent.ac.uk/Business/employability/index.html

Employability for Business Stage 2 Students (Moodle module)

Graduate Aptitude Tests (Guide to Psychometric tests)
Prospects

See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)

Learning outcomes

The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Understand career and postgraduate further study opportunities in Business and related fields for Business graduates within the UK and overseas
- Understand the importance of relevant work experience and how to search, prepare and apply for relevant work experience e.g. internships and placements.
- Demonstrate awareness of placement opportunities and the Year in Industry programmes and possibility of transferring to these degrees
- Have understanding of different recruitment processes employed by business and government
- Understand and have practice of internship CV and cover letter writing, application writing, interview techniques (face to face, telephone and video), competency tests and team based recruitment exercises

The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Demonstrate confidence in researching business, finance and government agencies for the purposes of applications for internships
- Develop and articulate their individual and work-ready skills and attributes
- Undertake online tasks and activities relevant to internship recruitment
- Initiate, manage and reflect on their own performance
- Recognise the importance of relevant internships for graduates.

Notes

  1. Credit level 5. Intermediate level module usually taken in Stage 2 of an undergraduate degree.
  2. ECTS credits are recognised throughout the EU and allow you to transfer credit easily from one university to another.
  3. The named convenor is the convenor for the current academic session.
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