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Learning and Teaching Conference 03 rd May 2012 Hajni Handler and Celeste Jones

Business School showcase : Reflection on the Level 5 Employability modules “The love-hate relationship”. Learning and Teaching Conference 03 rd May 2012 Hajni Handler and Celeste Jones. Background. Launch of new Employability module at Level 5 in Semester A 2011/2012

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Learning and Teaching Conference 03 rd May 2012 Hajni Handler and Celeste Jones

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  1. Business School showcase:Reflection on the Level 5 Employability modules “The love-hate relationship” Learning and Teaching Conference 03rd May 2012 Hajni Handler and Celeste Jones

  2. Background • Launch of new Employability module at Level 5 in Semester A 2011/2012 • 6 subject specific (Accounting and Finance, Economics, Event Management, HR, Marketing, Tourism) • 1 general (for general studies in business administration, business studies, and management) • Collaboration between Module Leaders in the development of the modules • Same or similar Learning Outcomes and main assessment • 5 Masterclasses

  3. Student engagement Greatly affected by: Students’ own perception, pre- and misconception Timetabling Allocation Direct correlation with their general academic performance Direct entry

  4. Areas covered CV and Covering letter Professional attitude Interview techniques Competencies (strengths and weaknesses) Employers expectations Understanding job descriptions “£15,000 – is this for real?”

  5. Professionalism Masterclasses delivered by Careers and Placement Services ASU IH Accreditation External links with industry experts, alumni, field trips

  6. Managing expectations It is all about the student Look at themselves Analyse themselves See where they fit in Face their strengths and weaknesses Intangible, theory-free content, no textbook

  7. good or high performance focused, determined relevant experience low satisfaction high weak performance disengagement over-confident lack of experience low level of engagement high perceived relevance

  8. Feedback “I do not need this module to get a job. I have got my job by stocking shelves at Tesco before this module, I’m sure I can get a job in Marketing too.” “The module really focussed me on getting this placement; I wouldn’t have done half the things I did otherwise.”

  9. What we have achieved… Raised awareness about the importance of work placement, internships and extracurricular activities (as a 2:1 or 1st is not enough anymore) Raised awareness about and around Careers and Placement Services Students getting into interviews and being offered a work placement

  10. Discussion point Purpose of the module

  11. What’s next? Share best practice amongst module leaders Improved timetabling, class sizes, teaching team Develop introductory key messages to manage student expectations and remove any pre-conception Maximise the use of resources, external links

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