| CODE | DGP0108 | ||||||
| TITLE | CV and Interview Skills | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 00 - Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | Not Applicable | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Degree Plus Programme | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit aims to provide students with the confidence and practical skills to be able to prepare for the recruitment process through enhancing their interview skills and CV preparation. The study-unit will be highly interactive and participative. It will include trainer-led sections, group discussion, large and smaller group exercises and personal learning activities. Each student will be asked to prepare a personal CV and will have the opportunity for a one-to-one session with the trainer for discussion and feedback. Learning Objectives: • To have a clear understanding of the importance and impact of the professional CV and covering letter; • To identify how to write an attention-grabbing CV and to be able to create a personal action plan to move forward; • To understand how to prepare effectively for an interview; • To be aware of the personal impression you make and how to improve it. Unit Material: Appropriate unit material will be provided by the tutor during the sessions. Assessment: In keeping with the spirit of Degree Plus, there is no formal assessment associated with the unit. A certificate of attendance and of satisfactory completion of the unit will be provided at the end of the semester. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | This unit may not be offered if there are an insufficient number of applicants. | ||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Emma Alquist Joseph Noel Grima (Co-ord.) |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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