Module Name: Career Development and Employability .
Assessment title:
Read this assessment brief in its entirety before starting work on the Assessment Task.
The Assessment Task
Summary;
The task is to write a 1600-word report (plus or minus 10% in the word count is acceptable). Your report should follow the structure below but this can be written in first person. Your report should be written in Word. It is advised that you apply the suggested word count for that area as closely as possible.
Section Content Indicative word count
Title page This page should only include the title of the assessement, module code and final word count. n/a
Contents page List the title of each section of your report and state which page the section beings. n/a
Introduction This is an important area where you should explain what the report is for, what it addresses and ‘set the scene’ for the reader. 100
Section 1 In this section you will need to investigate the current employment trends in relation to the industry / sector you wish to work in. You will need to analyse the external factors, using an analysis model such as STEEPLE to guide you in relation to the external factors influencing your chosen career path. (your own future career goal is becoming an HR director for a big recuriment firm.) 300
Section 2 In this section you will need to investigate and identify two impacts of globalisation in relation to the the industry / sector you wish to work in. Consider the employment opportunities, impact upon local economies, skills development etc…
300
Section 3 In this section you need to investigate and identify two impacts of social innovation in relation to the the industry / sector you wish to work in. Consider employment opportunities, economic growth, impact for local communities etc… 300
Section 4 Identify and analyse your own future career goal. Use a range of sources (such as Prospects Planner, Skills Self-Assessment etc..). Contextualise this by creating a short term career goal statement, that is SMART.
Discuss your starting point (where are you now) and identify three personal actions to support you in achieving your career goal.
Consider how your skills currently fit with your chosen career, what are your motivations and focus moving forward. (your own future career goal is becoming an HR director for a big recuriment firm.) 600
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:
Subject-Specific Knowledge, Understanding & Application
Investigate graduate employability and/or entrepreneurial opportunities in relation to trends in employment markets, globalisation and social innovation.
Employability & Changemaker Skills
f) Identify, analyse and integrate information from a range of sources, which is at least partially self-determined, in order to contextualise own career goals.
