MGT11001 Futures First – Professional Self-Management 2023-24

Module Code: MGT11001

Coursework Code: MGT11001-2

Module Title: Futures First – Professional Self-Management

Date Available: 13^th March 2024

Submission details:  Tuesday 28^th May 2024, 12pm (noon).

Submission is through Blackboard only.

Students should note that the time of submission is taken from once the video has been successfully uploaded and confirmed – this may take some time. This is due to software requirements related to the presentation and the time for upload is strongly affected by strength of Wifi signal. Late penalties will be applied to any work submitted after the deadline. Details of how to calculate a late penalty can be found in your programme handbook. It is your responsibility to ensure the correct document/file has uploaded successfully.

When submitting, students must:

1. Include a completed cover sheet (available from Blackboard called “Individual Coversheet MGT11001-2 with screenshots”) which must include both mySkills screenshots as per the filled in pdf called “Individual Coversheet MGT11001-2 with screenshots example”

2. On the coversheet where you are asked for the timing give the length of the presentation in minutes and seconds.

3. The first slide in your presentation you must include your student number which you should also say out loud. Names should not be included owing to anonymous marking protocols. You must not show your face on the presentation.

4. Use ‘Student Number, MGT11001-2’ (e.g. 190011001 MGT11001-2) as the document’s file name and also as the Assignment Title in Blackboard.

5. You are only permitted to submit the video using Kaltura Capture.

6. Make sure that the Publish settings in Kaltura Capture are set as Unlisted and not Private

A penalty of 5 marks will apply for students who do not comply with all these requirements. You will not be permitted to re-submit any work after the deadline if you subsequently realise you have not met these requirements. Therefore, please check your work carefully before submitting it for assessment.

Contribution to Final Mark for Module: 50 %

Maximum Length: 15 minutes

If you produce a video over 15 minutes you will be penalised at the following rate: 15.01 – 16:00 – 5 points. 16.01 – 17.00 – 10 points. 17.01 and over, 15 points.

Requirements:

The presentation is designed to complement your Career Development Plan and asks you to share more of your ideas and thoughts about your career plans. You must discuss in your narration your views on 4 different topics, listed below as a to d:

a) The reason why you think that, at this point in your development, the career choice you have chosen is most suitable for you

b) What you have learnt from this module, in relation to three Sheffield Graduate Attributes

c) How you are currently developing relevant skills for your career choice

d) How you will approach your future development in relation to three Sheffield Graduate Attributes

A template slide pack is available on Blackboard called “MGT11001-02 Powerpoint Template Slides” which should be used to form the basis for your presentation. You must include, as a minimum, all of the 9 slides in the template but you can add as many extra slides as you need.

You must record your presentation while it plays on your computer using Kaltura Capture. For instructions about how to do this see: Kaltura Capture | Digital learning for students | Student hub (sheffield.ac.uk)

You will then need to upload your presentation using the process described in the link below.

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/apse/digital/media/students

The university's webpage includes details on how to obtain a free copy of Office365:

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/it-services/software/office365

Assessment criteria

<40%

(Fail)

40-44%

(Pass)

45-49%

(3^rd class)

50-59%

(2.2 )

60-69%

(2.1)

70-79 %

(1^st class)

80 % and above

(1^st class)

Video - Reflection

Weighting 10% (of the mark for this assignment)

No evidence of reflection.

Evidence of reflection but it is not linked to any of the four different topics outlined in the assignment brief.

Evidence of reflection but it is not linked to all of the four different topics outlined in the assignment brief.

Evidence of reflection on all of the four different topics outlined in the assignment brief.

Evidence of reflection on the four different topics outlined in the assignment brief. Reflections demonstrate a basic understanding of the role of self in achieving career outcomes.

Evidence of reflection on the four different topics outlined in the assignment brief. Reflections demonstrate a strong understanding of the role of self in achieving career outcomes.

Evidence of reflection on all four different topics outlined in the assignment brief. Reflections demonstrate a strong understanding of the role of self in achieving career outcomes with specific reference to the importance of values and beliefs.

Video – Suitable career choice

Weighting 10% (of the mark for this assignment)

Suitability for career choice not mentioned.

Suitability for career choice mentioned briefly but there is no specific section dedicated to talk about it.

Suitability for career choice mentioned briefly within a specific section dedicated to talk about it but few or superficial reasons offered.

Suitability for career choice mentioned within a specific section dedicated to talk about it with reasons which are grounded in evidence but not explained well.

Suitability for career choice mentioned within a specific section dedicated to talk about it with reasons which are grounded in evidence but demonstrate only a weak knowledge of what’s required.

Suitability for career choice mentioned within a specific section dedicated to talk about it with reasons which are grounded in evidence and demonstrate a moderate knowledge of what’s required.

Suitability for career choice mentioned within a specific section dedicated to talk about it with reasons which are grounded in evidence and demonstrate a strong knowledge of what’s required.

Video - Learnings from the module

Weighting 10% (of the mark for this assignment)

No mention of previous learnings.

Mention of previous learnings but not linked to the Sheffield Graduate Attributes. Screenshot is  provided to show one SGA development experience in mySkills.

Mention of previous learnings but not all linked to the Sheffield Graduate Attributes. Screenshot is  provided to show two SGA development experiences in mySkills.

Mention of three previous learnings and all are linked to Sheffield Graduate Attributes. Screenshot is  provided to show three SGA development experiences in mySkills.

Mention of three previous learnings which are all linked to Sheffield Graduate Attributes AND learnings are supported by examples. Screenshot is  provided to show three SGA development experiences in mySkills.

Mention of three previous learnings which are all linked to Sheffield Graduate Attributes AND learnings are supported by examples using the STAR method (one R). Screenshot is  provided to show three SGA development experiences in mySkills.

Mention of three previous learnings which are all linked to Sheffield Graduate Attributes AND learnings are supported by examples using the STARR method (two Rs). Screenshot is provided to show three SGA development experiences in mySkills.

Video - Skills Development

Weighting 10% (of the mark for this assignment)

No mention of skills development.

Mention of skills development BUT there is no specific section dedicated to talk about it

Mention of skills development in a specific section dedicated to talk about it BUT skills are not directly aligned with career choice

Mention of skills development in a specific section dedicated to talk about it AND skills are directly aligned with career choice

Mention of skills development in a specific section dedicated to talk about it AND skills are directly aligned to career choice BUT description demonstrates only a weak knowledge of skills required

Mention of skills development in a specific section dedicated to talk about it AND skills are directly aligned  to career choice BUT description demonstrates a moderate knowledge of skills required

Mention of skills development in a specific section dedicated to talk about it AND skills are directly aligned  to career choice AND description demonstrates a strong knowledge of skills required

Video - Future Development

Weighting 10% (of the mark for this assignment)

No mention of future development.

Mention of future development but not linked to the Sheffield Graduate Attributes. Screenshot is provided of the completed mySkills assessment.

Mention of three future development needs but they are not all linked to the Sheffield Graduate Attributes that will most enhance employability.   Screenshot is provided of the completed mySkills assessment.

Mention of three future development needs and they are all linked to the Sheffield Graduate Attributes that will most enhance employability. Screenshot is provided of the completed mySkills assessment.

Mention of three future development needs and they are all linked to the Sheffield Graduate Attributes that will most enhance employability AND future development is supported by examples. Screenshot is provided of the completed mySkills assessment.

Mention of three future development needs and they are all linked to the Sheffield Graduate Attributes that will most enhance employability AND future development is supported by examples with dates and times of improvement activities with a 3-year timescale. Screenshot is provided of the completed mySkills assessment.

Mention of three future development needs and they are all linked to the Sheffield Graduate Attributes that will most enhance employability AND future development is supported by STARR examples with dates and times of improvement activities with a 3-year timescale. Screenshot is provided of the completed mySkills assessment.

Referencing: No referencing is expected for this assignment.

Independence of working:

You are reminded of the University's Regulations on the Use of Unfair Means and academic integrity which are outlined in the School's Handbooks.  If there is a suspicion that your work is not your own and that you have used unfair means or there is suspicion of a breach of academic integrity in writing this assessment then you may be referred to our unfair means officers to consider your work. Therefore, you are advised to ensure that you undertake the relevant guidance on the module site or programme level sites that you have access too. If you cannot access these, please contact the Student Experience Office.

Other Submission Details: Please make sure that the work you submit looks professional, reader-friendly and conforms with the following:

● Submitted electronically through Blackboard following the instructions and guidance above.

● Have the standard Management School cover sheet (available from Blackboard)

● Timing given on the cover sheet

● Spell check and proof read slides carefully to give a polished and professional finish

Resit:

The resit assignment will be the same. Feedback will be provided on any failed assignments to provide guidance for how to pass the resit. Details for the resit will be released in S2.

Other matters:

1. You are advised to use a campus-based computer to make sure you have sufficient Wi-Fi signal strength to upload the assessment. Where you are working remotely, you must leave sufficient time to upload the assignment. There will be no reduction in penalties for late submissions because of IT-related problems.

2. For information on how to use the STARR technique, please refer to the tutorial slides for Showcasing Your Skills.

3. For b) – Learnings and d) – Future Development you should talk about different Sheffield Graduate Attributes.

4. For information about mySkills and the Sheffield Graduate Attributes, please visit the link in Blackboard called “Sheffield Graduate Attributes and mySkills”.

5. The use of generative AI is prohibited for developing content on this assignment. Any student suspected to have used Gen-AI tools to create content will be subject to the unfair means procedure. Details can be found in the Student Handbook.

6. You can submit the video as many times as you like before the deadline without incurring any penalty. If you resubmit after the deadline, you will incur a penalty which incorporates the most recent date and time that you submitted.