XX187 – Preparation for Work. Refer Paper
ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Module code
Module title
BM187 / FM187 / HT197 / IB187 / IBM187 / MM187 /
MUM187
Preparation for Work
Module tutor
Simon Dove
Tutor with responsibility for this
Assessment
(This is your first point of contact)
Assessment
Simon Dove
Your Personal Tutor will be marking this assignment.
Covers week 1-6 of XX187
100% coursework comprising:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Personal SWOT analysis
Sourcing relevant job description
Targeted CV & Covering letter.
Employment focussed Action Plan.
Weighting
50% of module assessment.
Size limits for assessment
SWOT analysis on one page.
Up to two pages for CV.
One page for letter.
500 word Action Plan.
Deadline of submission
Monday 7th July 2008.
(Your attention is drawn to the penalties for late
submission; see UMS Handbook)
Park Campus Assignment Room.
Arrangements for submission
Your work must be submitted with a completed
Module Assignment form, please include the name of
your Personal Tutor on this form.
You are advised to keep your own copy of the
assessment.
Return of work
Assignment can be collected from Park Campus
Assignment Room and they will be available from
week commencing 7th August 2008.
Students with Disabilities
See page 24 of UMS Student Handbook
Assessment Regulations
All assessments are subject to the University
Regulations for Assessment, and to the regulations
of the Undergraduate Modular
Scheme/Postgraduate Modular Scheme.
You should pay particular attention to UMS Handbook
regulation 68, word limits and University regulation 7
(University Regulations for Assessment).
The requirements for the assessment
Assignment
The assignment is divided into four parts and you must include each section. Your
submission should have the four sections clearly identified. This Assignment does rely
on students having completed their PDP work from semester 1 so that they have
started to build up an understanding of their personal skills to date.
The module requires you to develop a better understanding of your personal skills
profile and the requirements of employers. Based on this you should identify personal
skills and describe how you are going to develop them.
1. Personal SWOT Analysis
Based on the PDP work completed so far and the subsequent analysis in the
module you should present a concise overview of your perceptions of your
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
2. Appropriate Job Description
You need to research, locate and then you must include in your submission a
detailed job advertisement or description. Your selection should provide
comprehensive information, be broadly in line with your career aspirations and
be appropriate for you at either placement or graduate level.
3. Targeted letter and CV.
In response to the job advertisement of your choice, compose a targeted
covering letter and curriculum vitae. The following elements are of particular
significance:
CV – a maximum of two pages.
Letter – a maximum of one page.
Well presented and easy to read with correct English throughout.
Correctly formatted.
Strong evidence of linkages to job specification.
4. Action Plan (up to 500 words).
Statement of future strategy in terms of the areas of personal development and
research that you would like to undertake in order that you are best prepared for
the placement /job search. You should identify the specific steps you are
going to take to develop skills that will improve your chances of gaining
employment.
YOUR FRONT COVER SHEET MUST INDICATE THE NAME OF YOUR
PERSONAL TUTOR.
Business School
Assessment criteria
The marks for this assignment will be awarded based on the standard of your CV and letter and how effectively you have developed a targeted approach to
meet the job requirements from your chosen job advertisement. The standard of your written English and presentation of the work is also a key consideration
reflecting the actual recruitment process. In addition, you MUST submit the other sections as outlined below. Non-submission of ANY of these sections will
result in referral work.
Marks
Grade
CV & letter
0 - 19
Fail
Non submission.
Poor quality
presentation, not
word-processed,
omission of
elements and poor
English and
grammar.
20 - 39
Refer
Some elements
missing, spelling
mistakes and
English usage
weak.
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 +
Inclusion of all
elements and
presentation
acceptable.
Very few spelling
mistakes and minor
grammatical errors.
Inclusion of all
elements and
presentation fine.
No spelling
mistakes or
grammatical
errors.
Inclusion of all
elements and
presentation good.
No spelling
mistakes or
grammatical errors.
Excellent professional
presentation, no
English or
grammatical errors.
No linkages
chosen job
description.
Little evidence of Limited evidence of Some linkages to
linkage to
linkage to chosen
chosen job
chosen job
job description.
requirements.
description.
Good self-marketing Positive selfdocument that
marketing document
mainly meets the
that is well matched
job requirements.
to job requirements.
The following sections MUST be included for you to satisfactorily complete the assignment:

SWOT Analysis.
Well written and presented. A list of your perceptions of your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.

Comprehensive Job Advertisement or Job Description.
A copy of an appropriate advertisement for a graduate / placement opportunity that is of interest to you.

Future Developments.
Well written and presented. An overview of the practical steps you intend to take in the short to medium term stating what actions you are planning to
take to improve your employability skills.