Module No: TRP222
Title: Professional Skills
Credit Value: Pass/Fail
Level: 2
Semester: Academic Year 2024-25
Assessment Brief
Number of assessments: Two
This is a pass/fail module. To pass this module students have to attend 60% of the sessions (which is 2 out of 4 sessions). Students also need to complete the MySkills exercise, and submit a CV and Cover letter.
Assignment 1: CV and Covering Letter
For this assignment, you will submit a CV following the template, based on you applying to an example placement advert as well as Covering Letter.
Format
2 elements to the assignment. You need to submit ALL parts via Blackboard, 2 separate documents:
● Your CV, following the template provided (either a word or pdf document)
● A Covering Letter following the template structure (either a word or pdf document)
Your CV and Covering Letter should be tailored to the specific advert outlined in the assignment session.
Assignment 2: mySkills Exercise (SPR Semester)
*MySkills Exercise- For this assessment, you are required to submit three written Development Experiences (approximately 250 words each) reflecting on how you have developed key skills during their second year. Each Development Experience should focus on a different Sheffield Graduate Attribute, and they may select any three attributes from the following areas: myLearning, myImpact, and mySelf. You are free to choose any experiences from your second year, but we recommend they draw from their experience on the TRP215 Researching the City fieldtrip (e.g. hearing from practitioners) and/or from their own work experiences (internships etc.) and applying for these opportunities.
Marking criteria
You need to submit all 3 elements in order to pass this element of the module. If you fail to submit one element you will not be able to pass this module.
Discussion with your Academic Tutor: Discussing your MySkills Exercise with your academic tutor during the SPR Semester (time to be confirmed) is essential. This meeting will serve as a check-in for your submission, offering an opportunity to reflect on your progress and receive valuable verbal feedback to support your development.
Submission guidelines
You only get one chance to submit on Blackboard for this module so ensure that all 3 elements are selected before submitting.
Please note: Any required extensions must be negotiated and agreed with USP office. .
How you will receive feedback on your work:
You will receive written feedback on your CV and Covering Letter via Blackboard. You will receive your feedback within 4 to 6 weeks of the submission deadline for the assessment. If, due to unforeseen circumstances (such as illness), it is not possible to return work within this timescale, all students will be notified.
Use of Generative AI
Please make sure you are aware of and follow the School of Geography and Planning guidelines on the use of Generative AI that are set out in your student handbook. This requires you to declare any use of GenerativeAI tools in assessed work.