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Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

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Module Title
Module Code (ITS)
Faculty School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Monica Kelly
Semester 2: Monica Kelly
Autumn: Monica Kelly
Module TeachersMonica Kelly
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
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Description

This module will be an opportunity for individuals to take responsibility and ownership of the development of their careers as part of a process of lifelong growth and learning. The module is a highly practical and hand on module. Participants will develop an individual profile, identifying competency gaps and developing an action plan to address those gaps.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate the different career options open to them
2. Identify a career option and a plan to achieve employment in this career
3. Develop a personalised CV, profile and Interview pitch
4. Have a better understanding of work styles and personal preferences



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24No Description
Independent Study101No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

KEY TOPICS
• Reflective Practice, • Peer to Peer / Networking • Career Anchors • Skills & Competencies • Portfolio development • CV & Branding • Interview preparation / Pitching yourself • Understanding self and others • MBTI and Careers • Mentors / Network • Action Plan • Portfolio careers, Self-employment

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Portfolion/a100%Sem 2 End
Indicative Reading List

  • 0: Core Texts: Cottrell, S., 2003, 'Skills for Success' Palgrave Macmillan Whetten, D. & Cameron, K. 'Developing Management Skills' Further texts of interest include Burgoyne, J. 1999, 'Developing yourself, your career and your organisation' Lemos ,
Other Resources

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