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:
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Current from: 2019/0

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'ÌýApplication and CV writing skills, knowledge of psychometric and video testing, interview and assessment centre techniques

Assessable learning outcomes:

Additional outcomes:

Peer and one-to-one support and feedback.

Outline content:

GES application session

Application advice for other placement applications

LinkedIn, Psychometric tests and video interviews

Interview and Assessment Centres

Pre placement induction

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Sessions will be interactive and seminar styled.Ìý

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

Self or peer assessed exercises to assist with placement preparation.

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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):

Last updated: 19 September 2019