Employability and Career Development

ESS2900

Dr Martin I. Jones

Some positive feedback from the last year…

“Great to have a module that requires you to gain practical experience as these opportunities are minimal within the entire degree”

“The module helps to develop key skills for the future”

“Researching the job market and making a career plan was helpful”

“Was good to have something outside of university work to focus on”

Some negative feedback from

the last year

“I Feel that perhaps the assessment could be spread

out more over the module”

“Attendance should be monitored”

“More structure to the independent study”

How have we changed the module to make it better for you?

Mix of taught content and independent study

Guest lectures and practical experiences

Greater use of ELE and refined planning of the module

Refined polices and procedures to help you with your choice of placement

More guidance to help you with your

assessment

70%of sport and exercise

graduates work in areas related to their degree

Source: Manchester Met Manchester Metropolitan University, Cheshire survey

of graduates have either taken or are taking further qualifications.

80%Source: Manchester Met Manchester Metropolitan University, Cheshire survey

45%Source: Manchester Met Manchester Metropolitan University, Cheshire survey

of current employment (of sport and exercise science students) was secured via

contacts or speculative approaches to

employers

Employability Skills Defined as the transferable skills needed by an individual to make them ‘employable’.

Along with good technical understanding and subject knowledge, employers often outline a set of skills that they want from an employee.

These skills are what they believe will equip the employee to carry out their role to the best of their ability.

Employability Skills A set of attributes, skills, and knowledge that all

labour market participants should possess to ensure they have the capability of being effective in the workplace – to the benefit of themselves, their

employer and the wider economy.

OTHERSTASKSSELF

INFORMATION

Can you show evidence of management skills in

your weekly lectures, seminars, and

independent study tasks

General employabilit

y skills

Teamwork

Business and Customer Awareness

Problem Solving and Creativity

Communication and Literacy

Application of Numeracy

IT Skills

Positive Attitude

Entrepreneurship

1. Communication and interpersonal skills2. Problem solving skills3. Using your initiative and being self-

motivated4. Working under pressure and to Deadlines5. Organisational skills6. Team working7. Ability to learn and adapt8. Numeracy9. Valuing diversity and difference10.Negotiation skills

What kind of work experience can you get?

Do you need to fill out some forms before starting your work experience?

YES!You cannot start your placement until your complete and submit the required forms

Typical questions

Can I do several work experiences to get the required 40 hours?

NOYou must complete the 40 hours at one organisation

If you cannot achieve 40 hours in one organisation please talk to Martin Jones ASAP

I have done 40 hours, can I do more?

YES40 hours in the minimum requirement – there is no maximum, however your placement should not interview with other academic committments

Can I do more than one placement?

NOYou can volunteer as much as you like but only one placement will be counted for this module

What about if I do not reach the 40 hours?

-50%If you do not complete your 40 hours or you do not submit the correct forms you will receive a 50% reduction in your overall grade for assessment #2 (portfolio)

What if forget to get my forms signed, can I sign them retrospectively?

NOYou cannot begin your placement until you have submitted your forms and the placement has been approved

Will you find me a placement?

NOIt is your responsibility to find a placement. I have provided a range of resources to help and support your search, however it is not my role to secure 40 hours of graduate level work experience for you

I work down at the Toby Carvery on a Saturday. Can I just use my Saturday job as my placement?

NOYou must demonstrate graduate level attributes in your work placement

The placement should be voluntary – you cannot receive payment for your work

Assessment

Form of Assessment

% of credit

Size of the assessment e.g. duration/length

ILOs assessed Feedback method

Oral presentation of your career plan and the skills, experiences and competencies that you need to acquire

40 7 minutes + 3 minutes of Q&A

4, 5, 7 Oral

Form of Assessment

% of credit Size of the assessment e.g. duration/length

ILOs assessed Feedback method

A portfolio that includes submission of ten job adverts and associated person specifications, and critical reflections on how your work experience addressed the competencies described in the job adverts.

60 2000 words 1-3, 6-7 Written

1. Come to lectures and seminars

2. Use ELE3. Complete the independent

study tasks every week4. Start your placement ASAP5. Plan for your future now