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Career Orientation (EM2005), 2 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Career Orientation Career Orientation |
| Course Winha code: | EM2005 |
| Kurre acronym: | EM2005 |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Type and level of course: | Professional studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 2.year |
| Implementation: | Autumn semester, Not defined |
| Semester: | 0708 |
| Language of tuition: | English |
| Teacher: | Louise Stansfield |
| Final assessment: | Pass - Fail |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
Course contents (core content level)
The course prepares the student for the job application process from completing a skills analysis to writing an effective CV and cover letter to being interviewed in English. This prepares and motivates the student for finding challenging placement positions and assists them in their job hunt after graduation.
Course contents (additional)
Skills and competencies analysis, job search procedures, placement and recruitment procedures.
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
Upon completion of the course the student will know and be prepared for the various stages of the job application process. Students learn how to effectively prepare job applications in English and are familiar with the types of job application placement employers usually prefer.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
By the end of the course the students will be able to
* effectively present their skills and competencies, experiences, abilities, knowledge etc in a CV and letter of application in English.
* perform effectively and convincingly in a job interview in English.
* use various resources to find work placement opportunities.
Students will also have learned practical tips and useful information from the international placement experiences of the 4th year EBA students in a placement workshop.
Recommended reading
Jackson Tom The Perfect CV 2004 Piatkus
Shipside Steve & Kennedy Joyce Lain CVs for Dummies UK edition 2004
All lecturers material, links and handouts will be available in Ovi Portal. See also lecturer?s own website at http://users.evtek.fi/~louises/CO/index.html
Teaching and learning strategies
Teaching methods and student workload
Lectures
Interview
Individual research, reading
Supervised assignment
Workshop
Assessment weighting and grading
The course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
Students must complete the CV, letter, job interview and individual CV consultation to pass the course
Related competences of the degree programme
Communication and social competence
Personal development
Communication and interpersonal skills