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Professional Development

and Placement Module (PDPM)

BMM4252
Introduction
Emma Roberts
Objectives
On successful completion of the module, students will be able
to:

Prepare an effective CV and adhere to appropriate


recruitment and selection procedures

Reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses and


prepare an action plan in relation to these

Analyse the aims, structure and procedures of a


specific organisation

Apply knowledge and skills in the workplace and


perform to a satisfactory standard
Student Reflections In terms of fulfilling all the
of their placement above employability criteria it
can be clearly seen Ive made a
vast improvement in my overall
personal growth and how I
conduct my work in terms of
professionalism and workload.

We discussed my degree and what I wanted to be.


Jane remarked that she felt I did not have a lot of self-
confidence. Jane has given me a plan to boost my
self-confidence. She tells me to trust myself and tells
me that I can do a good job. I have learnt a great deal
about myself and feel that I, as a person, have
changed massively in the past 6 weeks
Nikki achieved a
Graduate Internship after
leaving Uni
Marketing Executive with
Virtual DCS.
What % of placement employers
recommend our students?

97%
Employer
Recommendations

Abbie is as close to the finished


product as you can get, she
really understands how the
business works and is willing to
take on any task
Commercial Services Manager
Assessment
Portfolio (40%) 2,000 words (word count is not assessed)
1. CV
2. Three placement applications
3. Self Evaluation and Areas for Development
4. Six Reflective Diaries

Placement (pass/fail)

Placement Report 2,500 words (60%)


Organisational Review
Professional Development Review.
Six Reflective Diaries
Professional or 2 sides A4 max
Professional
email address
Graduate level CVs

CVs can be used to


promote yourself as
the solution to a
prospective
employer's problem. Written
specifically for
Written with that job- not
employers in mind; generic
making every word
count.

Education first; then


employment (unless
mature student) Reverse order.
Most recent first.
In a group exercise for my
Management module at University
I showed a capacity for team
Respond to the leadership by energising my team
to win the group challenge.
job description
Read what the employer is looking for and
demonstrate your competency.

For example, Teamworking

Dont make bland statements about


being able to work in a team.
In a group exercise for my
It is HOW you work in the team that is Management module at
important. University I demonstrated
creative and networker
roles by coming up with
innovative ideas for our
design.
Personal Profiles Motivated, adaptable &
usually written in 3rd person responsible graduate of
English seeks entry-level
position in publishing.
Management student
passionate about HR, seeks
work experience placement Organisational skills developed through
that can take advantage of previous involvement with art education
superior people and publishing during holiday and freelance
organisational skills. promotional work.

Business student keen to start own business before


graduation. Seeks all-round experience in small business.
Willing to commit significant time and energy to develop
business around my studies. Specific skills in Search Engine
Optimisation and social media platforms.
Little Work
Experience?
Volunteer during Uni

Get a part-time job

Work abroad in holidays


First steps:
Produce a professional
quality CV

Use CV builder programme


and use the Graduate style.

Hand-in a printed copy of CV


next week for me to check.

Attach an electronic copy of


your CV to your EPO
registration for placement.
Find CV Builder
from the Menu

Student Services

Careers/Jobshop
CV Builder- IT workshops

Hand in draft next week, printed.

You need MS Word copy for Placement registration

Import into Linkedin to develop your online CV.

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