Career Planning and Development 4 (1 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

You
- can maintain your workability, collaborate with others at work and contribute to the wellbeing of the whole community
- are able to assess your own competences and to plan your professional development
- are able to market self and your own competences through various application documents and at personal interviews
- are able to establish contacts with professionals and know the generic and field-specific professional principles
- know the trade unions and employer organisations of your industry / field of work.

Content

Content
Applying for a job, recognition of competences and marketing self, preparing for interviews. Organising and attending company visits, active participation in visits and guest lectures. Creating contacts to employers, interest groups and stakeholders in the industry. Getting to know various recruitment methods and recruitment agencies. Development discussions (appraisals).

Location and time

Scheduled distance learning online.

Materials

It is presented in a learning environment.

Teaching methods

You recognize your own professional development and know how to critically evaluate your skills by setting clear development goals. You complete your studies professionally and follow professional manners, which strengthens your skills and capabilities in future work assignments.

You understand the importance of well-being both for your own learning and for the entire learning community, and you know how to actively take care of your well-being to support your studies. You know how to maintain study motivation and, if necessary, ask for support in difficult moments to ensure the progress of your studies.

Planning your time and prioritizing things are under your control, which helps in the smooth progress of your studies. You know that the successful progress of your studies requires good time management and the ability to prioritize tasks and thus ensure the balance of study work. You know how to give constructive feedback, which promotes your own and others' learning and development.

Exam schedules

No exams included.

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning (AHOT). Students can obtain an accreditation through the recognition of prior learning procedure. The AHOT procedure is agreed separately with the course supervisor.

Student workload

Requires 27 hours of work (1 credits). Includes timetabled lessons on online.