Abstract

This subject provides the foundation for students' professional placement. This subject is designed to develop students' employability skills and their understanding of professional practice, including the job application process. Students will be required to engage with content about the information sector and reflect on professional expectations/standards and their own potential … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

What is professional practice?Professional self-analysis Preparing a current CV Articulating your professional goalsIdentifying a suitable placement hostPlanning for professional placement

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to contextualise and discuss professional expectations/standards;
2.
be able to critically reflect on their own potential career trajectory;
3.
be able to engage effectively with industry professionals; and
4.
be able to successfully organise a professional placement.

Assumed knowledge

It is assumed students will have completed at least one session of study before attempting this subject.

Enrolment restrictions

This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Information Studies (with specialisations) Articulated set.

This subject is not available to students who have successfully completed subjects ETL507 or INF208 or INF221 or INF408.