Communication for Career SuccessLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Upon completion of the course, the student is able to
• critically analyse job application documents to identify strengths and weaknesses
• produce competitive job applications in a variety of formats and for different purposes
• identify and create professional job application messages at various stages of the application process
• perform competently and professionally in a job interview
• research, identify and cite relevant sources for improving career literacy
• produce a professional portfolio for career purposes
• critically analyse a variety of corporate messages
• research, plan, design, facilitate and run a managerial event/seminar.

Content

This course builds on the written and oral communication skills and competencies acquired in year 1.

• Planning, drafting, editing and tailoring competitive job applications in a variety of media and formats
• Personal branding
• Preparing and taking part in job interviews
• Career literacy; preparation for placement, graduate job, employment
• Presentation skills for managerial contexts
• Corporate communication topics
• Professional report writing
• Career portfolio building

Qualifications

Communication for Global Business
(The equivalent of basic business writing and presentation skills)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in business and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in business and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.