EC230-Placement Support

Module Provider: School of Politics, Economics and International Relations
Number of credits: 0 [0 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Mrs Purnima Darji
Email: p.darji@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module provides students with general and specific placement and employability related skills.

Aims:

To develop students' Application and CV writing skills, knowledge of psychometric and video testing, interview and assessment centre techniques

Assessable learning outcomes:

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Additional outcomes:

Students gain additional personal insight through personality tests (for career direction).

Mentoring and feedback in the application process.

Outline content:

• GES application session


• Your Placement timeline and how to update your CV


• How and where to search for a placement


• Making the perfect application


• Psychometric tests and video interviews workshop


• Interview and Assessment Centres


• Pre-placement induction

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Sessions will be interactive and seminar styled. 

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

1:1 consultations on CV, cover letter writing and interview readiness.

Penalties for late submission:

Not applicable as this is not a credit bearing module.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

Reassessment arrangements:

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None

Last updated: 30 March 2023