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Work placement Orientation (EBA2006), 2 op

Basic information

Course name:Work placement Orientation
Work placement Orientation
Course Winha code:EBA2006
Kurre acronym:EBA2006
Credits:2
Type and level of course:Basic 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. Some small content changes due to IBMS SCC curricula may occur but will be notified.

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. The course builds on the SCC track of the EBA/IBMS double degree.

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

Class lectures
Individual work and consultation on the CV and letter
Placement workshop with year 4 students
Interview simulation with the 4th year students

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
The course also forms part of the SCC/Professional Development track in INHOLLAND

Related competences of the degree programme

Communication and social competence
Personal development
Communication and interpersonal skills

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