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The aim of this module is to prepare students for employment by providing knowledge and understanding of the increasing importance of critical reflection and continuous professional development in the early stages of managing a graduate career. It is designed to build upon work experiences including an analysis of critical incidents and an evaluation of the skills and attitudes required for effective working and career progression in leisure, tourism and hospitality and events management. Particular emphasis will be given to how students can confidently and articulately promote themselves to potential employers.

Students will critically appraise their placement experiences at two levels, namely at an individual level in relation to their personal development and career aspirations and, at an industry level, with a particular focus on the relationship between theory and industrial/commercial practice. The module provides a learning environment in which students have the opportunity to develop and evaluate theories of professionalism in a variety of contexts. Students will develop their skills in critical reflection and career management in order that they may become more effective practitioners in the early stages ofa graduate career.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. Critically reflect on experiences in the workplace drawing upon appropriate material for the analysis of these experiences;
2. Compare, contrast and evaluate different placement/work experiences
3. Critically analyse philosophical, ethical and moral issues in the workplace in relation to professional practice drawing upon the significance of personal values in relation to this area
4. Evaluate their own knowledge, skills (including ‘soft skills’) and attributesand use these to develop an action plan to meet career aspirations.

Students will be given the opportunity to develop their key skills in the following areas:

Communication and literacy, including the design of professional CV's and personal action plans and the ability to promote themselves using a range of media.

Working with other students to disseminate industrial placement experiences and enhance interpersonal effectiveness.

Specific Vocational Skills: Ability to propose future career direction/s within the leisure industry sectors.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.