Assessment Task 3

ITECH 7400 IT Service Management and Professional Culture

Career Planning Assignment

Purpose

The purpose of the career planning assignment is to help students prepare for their professional career beyond university.

Timelines and Expectations

Percentage Value of Task: 10% (30 marks)

Learning Outcomes Assessed

The following learning outcomes are assessed by completing this assessment: K6 and A3.

Assessment Details

Requirements

This is an individual task. Students will be required to identify an IT or IT related position, and prepare a written application consisting of an application letter, a written response to the selection criteria, and a resume or curriculum vitae which includes a SIFA skills mapping. In addition, students will be required to have an up-to-date linked-in profile to support their application.

A quality application will include selection of an appropriate position which matches student’s skill set. Customisation of the application letter and resume to the position. A table which maps at least five (5) SIFA skills, this should be included as part of the resume or CV. A response to the key selection criteria of at least two (2) pages that includes examples of practice from university studies and/or workplace experience. A linked in profile which is not a replica of the resume or CV but presents student’s individual skills in a unique manner. The application should demonstrate initiative and creativity, be neatly presented and free of errors.