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Assignment Overview This coursework, done in two parts, will be worth a total of 50% of the module. Another 50% is contributed by a final examination at the end of the semester. This coursework consists of: Part I - a group component which is an activity of recruitment strategy worth 20%, and Part II - an individual component which is a submission of a Personal Development Profile folder worth 30%.
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The coursework is developed to reflect the following Professional and Enterprise Development learning outcomes: 1. Explain the organisational context in which professional work occurs, including management, team working, human resource issues, recruitment and business processes. 2. Critically reflect upon and evaluate personal development and career needs, and make subsequent personal and career decisions and apply recruitment/business skills as appropriate. Part I Group Component (20%) Each group must consist of not more than four members. In this assignment you will be given a case study involving a company looking to recruit 3 new employees. Your task will be to design a recruitment strategy for that company. Your solution must demonstrate your understanding of the recruitment process, in line with current employment law and good practice. The content of your assignment must draw upon material you have covered in lectures and tutorials, as well as any background reading that has been recommended. Marks will be allocated according to the marking scheme attached. Read the scenario and the marking scheme carefully before you start.
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Based on the case study your task is to: 1. produce 3 job descriptions 2. produce 3 personal specifications 3. produce 3 job advertisements 4. decide upon a recruitment strategy for the 3 posts 5. produce a recruitment timetable 6. design an interview strategy/approach for each of 3 posts You are to present the above to your module lecturer in week 8. Failure to attend the presentation will mean a mark of zero. A hard copy of the slide printouts are to be submitted to the lecturer during the presentation together with a team work report. Marking Scheme for Group Presentation Please include the following marking grid as part of your hardcopy submission. Names and ID of group members: 1. 3. Criteria 3 adverts 3 job 2. 4. Marks allocated 10 marks & 10 marks line Marks awarded
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management structure 3 personal specifications essential & 10 marks desirable skills, personal qualities and previous work experience required A recruitment strategy use of job agents, etc A recruitment timetable an order of events from advertising to appointment 3 interview criteria sheets one per post, showing the criteria being assessed, a scoring system and a minimum of 10 interview questions per sheet A list of 9 ways in which the company 10 marks might be impressed by an interviewee, before, during and after the interview 10 marks 10 marks 30 marks
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Quality of presentation and supporting 10 marks visual aids, presentation skills and a demonstration of good team work and tasks management among the team Total marks possible Hand in Date: Friday, 5 June 2009 100 marks
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Part II - Individual Professional Development Profile Folder In class you have been introduced to the concept of personal branding, verbal business cards and selling yourself on paper via letters and CVs. In this assignment you will be expected to apply the learning and understanding from these inputs to find a suitable vacancy and prepare your own targeted applications paperwork. Assessment of the Individual Professional Development Profile Folder Marks will be allocated according to the marking scheme attached. Your folder must include:
1. two suitable vacancies, and justification for your choices (the jobs must be of different
types). 2. a CV targeted at each vacancy. 3. an application letter targeted at each vacancy, and following the format discussed in lectures and tutorials. 4. for a vacancy of your choice prepare a list of relevant questions (not less than 10 questions) you foresee will be asked during the interview. Include your answer to each question. 5. a reflection on what you have learnt from this module. Read the marking scheme carefully before you begin. You are required to submit your work in hard copy (spiral bound) on Friday, week 7. You are also advised to keep an electronic copy of all your assessments for your own records. Marking Scheme for Individual PDP Folder Please include the following marking grid as part of your hardcopy submission. Name of individual: Criteria Very good 16+ marks Two suitable vacancies The vacancy must be current and accompanied by a short report which states what degree you are doing and gives reasons why this vacancy is suitable for you / your award (20 marks) Good 12+ marks OK 8+ marks Poor <8 marks
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16+ marks A letter targeted at each vacancy this must be in 4 parts: a. An introductory paragraph saying why you are writing (1 mark) b. A paragraph stating why you are interested in this particular vacancy with this particular company (8 marks) c. A paragraph stating why you feel you are a strong candidate for this vacancy (8 marks) d. A closing paragraph/polite ending (1 mark) It must also be correctly laid out (2 marks) (20 marks) Very good 16+ marks A CV targeted at each vacancy this must: a. be a maximum of 2 sides of A4 b. be clearly laid out, so sections are easy to identify and follow c. be correct, in terms of spelling and grammar d. highlights skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the vacancy and provides evidence of these (20 marks) Very good 16+ marks Interview questions: For a vacancy of your choice (choose only one) prepare a list of relevant questions (not less than 10 questions) you foresee will be asked during the interview. Include your answer to each question (2 marks each) (20 marks)
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Reflection A reflection on what you have learnt from this module. (20 marks) Total marks available = 100 Hand in date: Friday, 5 June 2009
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