WORK07008 2022 Work Placement
Full Title
Work Placement
Transcript Title
Work Placement
Code
WORK07008
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
WORK - Work Placement
Department
BUS - Business
Level
07 - Level 7
Credit
15 - 15 Credits
Duration
Stage
Fee
€
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Aileen Brennan, Jimmy Treacy
Programme Membership
SG_BBUSI_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business
SG_BBUSB_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business
SG_BBUSE_B07 202400 Bachelor of Business in Business (exit)
Description
The primary objective of the work placement is to provide the student with broader skills and knowledge of the working environment. Furthermore, it will allow the learner, during a minimum of 15 weeks placement, an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations and to enhance the student's awareness of the working environment.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Design resume and identify work opportunities
2.
Communicate in written and verbal formats
3.
Relate relevant theory to a work environment
4.
Review career choices in the light of their own aspirations, experience, abilities and available options
5.
Use prior learning in a work environment or in a work related project
6.
Evaluate work experience as a key aspect of personal development in the form of a reflective journal
7.
Complete a report reflecting on work activities
Teaching and Learning Strategies
A combination of workshops, lectures and one to one sessions
Module Assessment Strategies
On going completion of a reflective journal
Final report completed at end of placement (minimum 20 pages)
Assessment on a pass /fail basis
Repeat Assessments
Repeat placement will completed the following year
Indicative Syllabus
Syllabus Content - Work Placement Procedures:
The Institute's supervisors will take an active role in ensuring that all students will be successful in procuring work placements. The students may wish to obtain their own placement and this will be acceptable provided the Institute's supervisors are satisfied that the particular work placement meets the learning objectives. An alternative to the placement is the completion of a large project based on an analysis of an organisation.
Work Placement Preparation
- Set out targets for placement procurement
- Design an appropriate curriculum vitae
- Write covering letters
- Examine the application process
- Identify appropriate work insurance
- Discuss placement experience of past students
- Attend placement presentations of former places
- Examine module assessment procedures
- Conduct mock interviews
- Assess possibility of working abroad
- Recognise possible health implications / requirements of working abroad
- Identify work and health insurance requirements if working abroad
- Recognise possible financial constraints
- Evaluate necessary work visas /permits
- Recognise professionalism in customer care
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preparation for placement | Coursework Assessment | Interview | 15 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Performance Evaluation Appraisal from supervisor | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 25 % | Week 33 | 3,4,5,6 |
| 3 | Performance Evaluation Moodle interim report | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 10 % | Week 5 | 3,4,5,6 |
| 4 | Written Report | Coursework Assessment | Project | 50 % | Week 33 | 7 |
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2021-07-31 How To Get An Internship
ISBN 9798547094262
2021-07-31 How To Get An Internship
ISBN 9798547094262
As a college student, get an internship can help you a lot when finding a job after graduation. If you're do not know how to find an internship, this book can help you. With the help of this book, you will know how to select and find the right internship for you, and tips to land your dream internship.
Required Reading
2021-05-18 Launch Your Career Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 1523092688 ISBN-13 9781523092680
2021-05-18 Launch Your Career Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 1523092688 ISBN-13 9781523092680
Expert career coach Sean O'Keefe shows how students can get their dream job right out of college by building their own professional network from scratch. Students typically spend over 90 percent of their job search efforts applying to positions on online job boards, but their success rate is only 3 to 5 percent. Launch Your Career teaches students how to beat the odds by building a network of professional contacts they can leverage for internships and jobs, just as O'Keefe did as an undergraduate with a mediocre resume. O'Keefe says students have an advantage: professionals like to talk to young people who are just starting out because they remember being in the same situation. He walks students through his 8 step process: Discernment, Strategic Research, Personal Brand-Building, Outreach, Preparation, Advanced Preparation, Effective Followup, and Acing the Job Interview. The book includes access to an online Career Launch Readiness Assessment, so students can evaluate their strengths in five key areas: Discernment, Personal Branding, Networking, Job Search, and Professional Growth. Featuring stories of students who landed jobs or internships at companies like LinkedIn, Tesla, Google, Wells Fargo, and General Motors, this book is an invaluable resource for students, and for colleges looking to increase the ROI of their career counseling efforts.
Required Reading
2015-12 Work Experience, Placements and Internships Red Globe Press
ISBN 9781137462015 ISBN-13 1137462019
2015-12 Work Experience, Placements and Internships Red Globe Press
ISBN 9781137462015 ISBN-13 1137462019
This book provides students and graduates with a concise guide to work experience, placements and internships. It explores the full range of opportunities in key graduate sectors and offers support for each stage of the journey, from finding appropriate opportunities and applying for posts to developing a strategy and making the most of a placement. This is an indispensable resource for anyone applying for placements, internships and graduate jobs. It will also be a valuable resource for careers advisors and staff on employability, personal development and career planning modules.
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
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| Jamie Fedorko, 2006 The Intern Files: How to Get, Keep, and Make the Most of Your Internship Gallery Books ISBN-10 1416909214, ISBN-13 9781416909217 |
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| Eric Woodard, 2015 The Ultimate Guide to Internships: 100 Steps to Get a Great Internship and Thrive in It Allworth Press ISBN-10 1621534383, ISBN-13 9781621534389 |
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| Lauren Berger, 2012 All Work, No Pay: Finding an Internship, Building Your Resume, Making Connections, and Gaining Job Experience Ten Speed Press ISBN-10 1607741687, ISBN-13 9781607741688 |
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Updated Literary Resources
Journal Resources
URL Resources
www.jobs.ie
www.loadzajobs.ie
www.staff.ie
www.starjobs.ie
www.irishjobs.ie
www.jobfinder.com
www.bestjobs.ie
www.myjob.ie
www.job2job.ie
www.recruitireland.com
www.gradireland.ie
www.edenrecruitment.ie
www.prospects.ac.uk (England)
www.hobsons.com [also covers Europe]
www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/workexperience_hub.shtml
www.eurograduate.com Europe
www.jobweb.com/experiential/default.htm
www.internjobs.com
www.workinfonet.ca/
www.overseasjobs.com Worldwide
www.anyworkanywhere.com
www.jobpilot.com
www.monster.com
Other Resources
Blogs:http://www.ifst.org/work-experience-blogs
Additional Information
Placement Advisor: Jimmy Treacy
Office:B1085