MN3040QA:
ORIENTATION FOR SUCCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Assignment 2: Career Development – 40%
Due: 20th May 2022, 3PM via WebLearn
• Word limit: 1000-1500 words. You will incur penalties if you exceed the word limit.
• Essay template is available on WebLearn > Assessment Details > Assignment 2
Essay question: Illustrate your gained knowledge on career
development and reflect on how your assessment
results could be applied to the workplace.
Your report structure is outlined below:
1. Introduction (around 150-200 words)
You should include a hook, background and an outline.
2. Career development & employability (around 400–600 words)
Choose two topics from the table below and then write about:
a. What does this mean?
b. Why is it important for employability or career development?
c. What are some tips or strategies for developing this?
(Remember to refer to the literature to support your points)
| Personal Branding | Curriculum Vitae (CV) |
| Networking | Aptitude Testing |
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3. Assessment Reflection (400-600)
Step 1: Go to this website:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/skills-health-check/your-assessments
Step 2: Take ONE personal skills assessment and ONE work-based skills
assessment
Step 3: Read your reports carefully and write your reflections on the results.
In your reflections, you should:
• explain which two assessment you chose and why
• summarise the results of the assessment
• explain how you will use these results for career development
4. Conclusion (around 150-200 words)
You should summarise your work
5. Reference List (not included in the word count)
List at least THREE references (sources) you used to write your essay.
Refer to the sources from the OSHE READING LIST (find on WebLearn > Library)