COMM06061 2022 Personal Effectiveness and Employability

This module is designed to introduce students to the Higher Education environment and to develop learning, study and employability skills. The module will motivate students to develop a more independent, reflective and self‑managed approach to study, learning, and time management. It will also outline the skills needed for effective engagement in the workplace.

Essential Study and Employment Skills for Business and Management Students is the only skills companion text for business and management students to blend practical, hands-on advice with a sound theoretical underpinning to enhance your success throughout university and beyond.

Updated handbook for students for use and reference during their work placement as part of their FETAC course. *New to this edition: * Highlights the major changes in the Irish economy and the changing nature of work post-Celtic Tiger * Provides details of all recent changes in employment and health and safety legislation * Develops students' job-finding skills and interview techniques * Provides key information on employment rights, employment, legislation and equality issues * Highlights the importance of global, technological and demographic trends in relation to job seeking * The Learner Record guides the student through -Planning and preparation -Experience in the workplace -Review & evaluation of the work experience WRITTEN FOR: Work Experience module of all FETAC courses

Employers are criticizing the lack of transferable skills that new graduates have and the pressure is on for business schools to produce graduates with employable skills. UK 'Widening Participation' initiatives have also resulted in students with a wider variety of learning experiences and abilities. "The Business Skills Handbook" will equip business students with the study skills, interpersonal skills and professional skills that they need for successful study and employment. The text is packed with examples and case studies relevant to a range of business settings, including HRM, marketing and finance, so that students can truly understand how the skills they are learning apply in practice.

You can get there Where do you want to go? You might already be working in a business setting. You may be looking to expand your skills. Or, you might be setting out on a new career path. Wherever you want to go, Business Communication will help you get there. Easy-to-read, practical, and up-to-date, this text not only helps you learn fundamental business communication concepts; it also helps you master the core competencies and skills you need to succeed in the classroom and beyond. The book's brief, modular format and variety of built-in learning resources enable you to learn at your own pace and focus your studies. With this book, you will be able to: Incorporate active listening, assertive speaking, and non-verbal communication techniques into your daily communications. Resolve conflicts effectively. Choose the best words and voice for your audience. Craft persuasive business letters. Avoid common writing mistakes. Plan and lead successful business meetings. Overcome your fears of public speaking. Write winning business proposals. Create a resume that helps you get the job you want. Present yourself professionally in an interview. Wiley Pathways helps you achieve your goals When it comes to learning about business, not everyone is on the same path. But everyone wants to succeed. The new Wiley Pathways series in Business helps you achieve your goals with its brief, inviting format, clear language, and focus on core competencies and skills. The books in this series--Business Communication, Finance, Marketing, Business Math, and Real Estate--offer a coordinated curriculum for learning business. Learn more at www.wiley.com/go/pathways.

Essential Study and Employment Skills for Business and Management Students offers a comprehensive, one-stop guide that will equip you with all the necessary skills needed to enhance your success both during university and in your future working environment. It covers all the core areas associated with business and management degrees, and offers a unique focus on employability to ensure that you can translate the skills you acquire into professional practice.

This third edition has been fully revised to include a new group activity in each chapter, as well as updated activities throughout to reinforce the skills introduced in each chapter. The content and structure of the book has been updated to focus more effectively on core areas such as the use of quantitative data, and the development of professional skills and employability.

With the main focus of the book firmly on active experimentation and reflection, Essential Study and Employment Skills for Business and Management Students remains unparalleled as a resource to support, encourage, and develop business and management students throughout their time at university and beyond.

Online Resource Centre:

For students:
Selected activities from the text (including templates to complete online)
Answer guidance on writing style and using a narrative approach
Critical incidents log
Excel workbook to provide additional support in areas such as constructing pie charts, bar charts, and line charts
Information on using Excel in data analysis
Web links
YouTube channel featuring relevant videos on skills, including interviews with students and graduates that accompany the book

For lecturers:
PowerPoint slides

Academic Success  http://blog.iqmatrix.com/mind-map/accelerated-learning-mind-map

Online Literacy Test: http://www.tda.gov.uk/skillstestsonline/literacy/assessment_engine.html

1st Cite@NCI (bilbiographies & referencing made easy!) Buckley, M 2009 NCI.
Posing Problems 5th ed McCann, M and Mannion, U 2011.
Library based resources; newspapers, journals and databases.

Moodle Website & Epigeum.