Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
6536STE-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module will encourage students to develop a critical view of their career sector in order to identify potential entry and progression paths. They will actively plan and critically review their final year activities according to the skills and experiences valued by employers or clients in their sector. They will conceive a plan for career development that embraces the professional principle of lifelong learning.
An additional aim is to provide essential business skills with regard to business start-up, employment and self-employment
Learning Outcomes
1.
Produce a systematic and detailed analysis of the appropriate industry sector to identify wider opportunities and threats
2.
Propose a strategy to match their own abilities and experience to the requirements of the client / employer
3.
Prepare for and undertake a professional presentation (either a job interview or business funding interview)
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Career Planning & Execution
Approaches to conducting a systematic review of industry sectors.
Using outcomes from research as a basis for career development planning.
Interview Preparation
The problems and dynamics of interviews: effective interview technique; undertaking and using research; personal presentation.
Creating CVs / portfolios
Critical evaluation of the needs of employers & clients: targeting skills effectively at clients / employers; standards of format and presentation.
Business Planning
The business idea; marketing – identifying the clients & competition; identifying sources of funding; creating a business plan; financial planning.
Employment Law
Your legal obligations as an employer; what you should expect from an employer as an employee.
Additional Information:Paul Stakounis is the Module Leader (p.stakounis@lipa.ac.uk)