Overview

This unit equips students with the capacity to manage their careers lifelong. It contextualises this understanding in the history, sociology, economics and future of work. Work legislation and the role of unions and professional associations also provide a setting for exploration of career concepts and theories and their application to … For more content click the Read More button below. The unit will be delivered through a mix of seminars and practicals and will draw upon student's recent or concurrent experience of work.

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Paul Atkinson
Dr Andrew Johnson

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Andrew Johnson
Dr Paul Atkinson

Notes

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

have practical experience and awareness of job search, networking, application and recruitment processes including interviews;

2.

have the opportunity to contextualise understand work in terms of its history, politics, economics and sociology;

3.

understand career concepts and theories and their application to individuals, focussing on self-assessment, exploring opportunities, decision making and managing transitions;

4.

have the opportunity to develop a career strategic plan concentrating on employability skills, opportunity awareness and strategies for implementing career development plans

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

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