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GRM5032 Work Experience with Personal Development Planning Assignment - Gulf College, Oman

Assessment Method: WRIT2-Application

Aim(s) - The aim of this module is to:

Enable students to develop a greater understanding of the world of work, through which students will be able to develop their problem-solving, self-analytical, self-reflection, interpersonal and communication skills by drawing on the experience of a workplace setting.

Enhance student's awareness of the requirements of future career options and how to plan to meet these.

Provide authentic learning situations in which students articulate their skills, attributes, knowledge and experience in written form and verbally within a framework of employer requirements.

Learning Outcomes - Upon satisfactory completion of this module, the student should be able to:

Analyse the organisation's structure, determining strengths and weaknesses and reflecting upon the application of theory to work based projects;

Evaluate their personal contribution to the organisation via the completion of a project or primary research;

Describe the skills gained through the work placement and their transferability to other employment, their programme of study and life situations. Demonstrate both the process and outcomes of reflection through the use of a reflective log, and produce a report reflecting upon the completion of a project or primary research which also enables demonstration of the learning which has taken place throughout the work experience.

Articulate, through a presentation and practice application, research undertaken into the requirements of a specific career path and evidence of current strengths, development areas and plans in relation to graduate skills, attributes and work experience.

Assessment Details - This WRIT2-Application comprises 20% of the total assessments marks. This will enhance student's awareness of the requirements of future career options and how to plan to meet these, in form of preparing proper CV mentioning right skills and knowledge required for the job. The student prepares for the key interview questions related to his knowledge and skills.

In addition, the assessment will test the following learning outcomes: Evaluate their personal contribution to the organisation via the completion of a project or primary research

Assessment Task - You are tasked to answer the three job interview questions, a job application letter and Curriculum vitae (CV)

1. Interview Questions

Assume that you are applying for a job. Interviewer asks you the following questions, write your answers (each question requires at least 8 to 10 lines answer)

a) Why do you think you will be successful in this job?

b) What motivates you and why?

c) What does 'Professional integrity' mean to you? Imagine if you are in a situation where you have to choose between your Ethics and your Job, what would you choose and why?

2. Job Application Letter

Write an application letter seeking for a job that is aligned to your specialisation and career goal. The letter should contain the complete parts of a formal letter. This will be considered as cover letter of your CV.

3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Create a complete CV, it needs to contain the following:

i. Personal Profile

ii. Work Experience

iii. Educational attainments

iv. Seminars/training attended

v. Personal References

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