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Career Orientation (KM0094), 2 op

Basic information

Course name:Career Orientation
Career Orientation
Course Winha code:KM0094
Kurre acronym:KM0094
Credits:2
Type and level of course:Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:2.year
Implementation:Not defined
Semester:0607
Language of tuition:English
Teacher:John Greene
Final assessment:Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

This is course is an e-learning course with the majority of lecturing material and feedback offered using an internet site. The course is offered in English.

Course contents (core content level)

By the end of the course the students will have
* analysed their experiences, skills, abilities, characteristics and goals in order to further their career direction.
* ability to identify employers requirements in job advertisements and match those needs with key strengths and experience
* learned how to write an effective CV and cover letters in English
* learned how to prepare for and cope with interviews in English

Course contents (additional)

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

The course focuses on applying for international positions through English as well as Finnish positions which have increasing requirements for employment applications in English.
Aims
The aim of the course is to assist students in developing an effective and differentiated job application. This will be achieved through self-analysis, identifying strengths and abilities along with creating an effective and differentiated CV and Cover letter. Additionally students will learn about the skills required for the interview process in English.
The course is taught in English and encourages students to develop a CV & cover letter in English.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Recommended reading

Big Deal, Edita 1999 or later edition and lecturer's own material.
Various job application and employment web sites

Teaching and learning strategies

Class attendance is not necessary, however two intensive classes will be offered with the rest of the work carried out via an internet site. Feedback will be provided through the website with a forum allowing students to communicate with the teacher if required.

Teaching methods and student workload

Individual research, reading
Contact teaching
Learning tasks / Assignments

Assessment weighting and grading

CV and cover letter 100%

Related competences of the degree programme

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