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Overview of the Work Experience Module. Developing Business Practice – 302LON. Unit: 9. Module Learning Outcomes. By the end of the sessions students will: Review the employability skills that current UK employer’s value Gain an overview of their work experience module and its benefits - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Developing Business Practice – 302LON
Overview of the Work Experience Module
Unit: 9
By the end of the sessions students will:
• Review the employability skills that current UK employer’s value
• Gain an overview of their work experience module and its benefits
• Be aware of the standards and activities required to participate in the module
Module Learning Outcomes
• About Employability
• Module options
• Benefits of this module
• Employers
• Support
• Your preparation & standards
• Your assessment
A set of attributes, skills and knowledge that all labour market participants should possess to ensure they have the capability of being effective in the workplace – to the benefit of themselves, their employer and the wider economy.
CBI – Future Fit (2009)
Employability
• 77% of employers say Employability skills are the most important factor when recruiting graduates
• 46% dissatisfied with graduates’ business and customer awareness
• 26% unhappy with graduates’ time management skills
• 24% unhappy with graduates’ problem solving skills CBI/EDI – Ready to Grow (2010)
Employability & Employers
Working in pairs with the person next to you, identify and discuss the skills you think employers have highlighted as key Employability skills.
Be prepared to share your thoughts with the class
Pairs Exercise
• Self-management• Team working• Business and customer awareness• Problem solving• Communication and literacy• Numeracy• Application of information CBI Future Fit (2009)
Employability Skills
• Workplace – onsite with an employer• Work based – online work based simulation
project • Within term 3 Starts Monday 16th May 2011 to Friday 17th
June 2011• 1 week preparation• 2 weeks work experience• 2 weeks reflection and presentations
Module Options
As a group - identify and discuss the benefits of completing a workplace or work based project.
Be prepared to discuss your thoughts with the class
Benefits
• Helps develop your employability skills • Enhances your CV • Helps ease your transition into the business world • Provides you with a ‘hands-on’ opportunity to
understand how a business works• Demonstrates your interest in a sector or type of
work • Increases your networking opportunities• Helps develop your research & business writing skills
Benefits
• Range of ‘blue-chip’, City based employers, including:
ConsultancyLegalInvestment/FinanceTechnologyNot-for-ProfitGovernment Agency
• Based in London or the South East
Employers who are participating
• During this module you will receive support from a number of areas:
Online via MoodleHost Employer MentorEmployability TeamAcademic Tutor
• Additional Workshops in term 2Preparing a winning CV
Interview Preparation Interview Techniques &
Performance
Available Support
• Successful completion of all Top-Up course modules – confirmed by Academic Tutor
• Preparation and participation in all seminars, group activity, class discussions/debates – confirmed by Academic Tutor
• At least 80% module attendance – confirmed by Academic Tutor/Student Services
Required Standards
In addition students must ensure that from their DBP programme modules they:
• Create a ‘work ready’ CV (MS Word or PDF)
• Create a ‘work ready’ job search/work placement cover letter (MS Word)
• Successfully complete at least one assessed Group Presentation during their studies
• In term 2 - attend a Health & Safety Workshop (mandatory for workplace project only)
Required Student Activity
• Your personal SWOT
• Review of Skills Assessment Matrix
• Completion of a Learning Agreement & Plan with SMART objectives (Agreed by the student, host employer and tutor)
• Set-up workplace log/activity diaryAll available on the Moodle module
Required Preparation for a workplace project
• Work with your tutor for an introduction to the online Business Simulation Project
• Review and set your SMART objectives for your work
• SWOT & skills self assessment to identify any additional needs
• Set up an log/activity diaryAll available on the Moodle module
Required Preparation for a work based project
• Student decides on their preferred module option
• Tutor reviews required standards to confirm eligibility
• Student undertakes all required activity (CV etc)
• Student undertakes all required preparation (SWOT etc)
• Student is assigned a work placement or an online business simulation project
• Student completes 2 weeks work project
• Student reviews experience, prepares assignment & presents to peers & tutor
The Process
• Assessment Criteria Project Report
60%Reflective Diary
40%
• Employer feedback
• Tutor and peer feedback (presentations)
• Assessment criteria on Moodle
Assessment of work experience module
• Look out for the module on Moodle – arriving in Jan 2011
• Ensure you familiarise yourself with key deadline dates
• Review and respond to email updates and announcements from Moodle to your university email
• Attend required/requested workshops – booked via Moodle
• Any questions & queries contact [email protected]
Next Steps
Working in groups, discuss ALL the activity, planning or preparation you need to do to prepare for your work experience module.
In addition, highlight anything you SHOULD NOT do before or during your work experience.
Choose 2 group members to present your thoughts and findings to the class using the flip chart.
Group Exercise
Personal profile/hello
Current CV
Set-up a placement log/diary
Plan travel
Carry out personal SWOT
Work Experience
Web research
on the company
Learning plan &
objectives
Personal presentation
& dress
Develop a list of questions
linked to your assignment
Important contact
numbers
Planning & Preparation
DO NOT...Take time off/breaks/turn up late (without agreement from employer)Spend time on social networking sites/your mobileAsk for a job/moneyUse office equipment/facilities with out permission
DO...Behave professionally at all timesTreat everyone equally regardless of race, age, positionAsk relevant questions – think before you speakAsk for work/tasks if you are not busy – use your initiativeShow interest enthusiasmNetwork & build relationships – be friendly & receptive but not pushyBe realistic – you won’t get to see/do everything!