Developing Business Practice –302LON Career Development Strategies Unit: 7 Knowledgecast: 1

In this Knowledgecast, we will: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of independence in learning and the need for a ‘growth’ mindset Evaluate own skills, competencies and attitudes required for a successful work experience Develop an effective employment and career development strategy Module Learning Outcomes

Module Overview Unit 1Developing as a learner 2Working independently and with others 3Academic writing 4Critical thinking, reading and taking notes 5Using data in your studies 6Business and management research 7Career development strategies 8Effective self marketing tools 9Successful work experience 10Personal Development Planning

Based on: Cameron (2009) Career Strategy: Define Your Goals All Jobs Possible Jobs Desirable Jobs

Career Strategy: Review Your Strengths

Career Strategy: Identify Your Reality STRENGTHS – Plan to build on these WEAKNESSES – Plan to develop these OPPORTUNITIES – Plan to make the most of these THREATS – Plan to avoid them or resolve them

1.State clearly WHAT do you want 2.WHEN, WHERE and with WHOM do you want this? 3.What will you SEE, HEAR and FEEL when you have achieved this? 4.Are you in control of the changes you need to make to achieve this? 5.Is the outcome worth what it takes to get it? 6.What are the consequences in your life if you achieve this goal? Career Strategy: Create Your Vision

Career Strategy: Know the Job Market Entrepreneu r opportunity Non- graduate level entry My Options

Identifying employers by: -Employer directories -Alumni destinations -Press coverage of changes -Your network -Recruitment agencies -SMEs (Small to Medium Sized Enterprises) Career Strategy: The Hidden Job Market Approximately 70% of vacancies are never advertised

Based on: Cameron (2009) 5 Key Strategies for Career Success Know your skills and strengths Contact potential employers Present yourself professionally Present yourself successfully Positive Thinking

Fixed Mindset = Intelligence is innate, unchangeable, and fixed at birth Growth Mindset = Intelligence can be developed through effort and persistance Source: Dweck (2007) Career Skills: Positive Mindset

xxx Career Skills: Positive Mindset Fixed Mindset Chooses the safe options in their studies and career Worries about the possibility of failure Concerned that they are seen as less intelligent Finds it difficult to ask for help or feedback Growth Mindset Actively seeks out new challenges Welcomes opportunities to develop themselves Responds positively to feedback Feels comfortable asking for help or feedback Source: Dweck (2007)

In our next Knowledgecast, we will look at: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of independence in learning and the need for a ‘growth’ mindset Evaluate own skills, competencies and attitudes required for a successful work experience Develop an effective employment and career development strategy What are we going to cover next?

In this Knowledgecast, we have looked at: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of independence in learning and the need for a ‘growth’ mindset –Developing a growth mindset to support your career development strategy Evaluate own skills, competencies and attitudes required for a successful work experience –Know your skills and strengths as a key phase to develop your strategy Develop an effective employment and career development strategy –Identify the 5 key strategies to develop and implement a strategy to achieve your goals Knowledgecast Summary

Independence and Reflection: the ingredients for successful learners? Prepare and deliver a Group Presentation. Group Presentations – Cohort One You have 10 minutes to deliver your presentation Time will be allocated for questions from the audience Every member of the presenting group will be required to participate Seminar: Regular Assignment 2

Independence and Reflection: the ingredients for successful learners? Prepare and deliver a Group Presentation. Group Presentations – Cohort Two You have 10 minutes to deliver your presentation Time will be allocated for questions from the audience Every member of the presenting group will be required to participate Group Activity: Regular Assignment 2