Melbourne Institute of Technology Pty LtdCRICOS Provider No: 01545C, 03245K NSW Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines Assessment 5: Job Application PortfolioSchoolSchool of Business/School of IT and EngineeringCourse NameBachelor of Business/Networking/Engineering TechnologyUnit CodeBB101Unit TitleBusiness CommunicationsTrimesterT2 2021Assessment AuthorDr Flemming RhodeAssessment TypeIndividualAssessment TitleJob Application PortfolioUnit Learning Outcomes Addressed:a. Develop a basic capacity to reflect on current theory and practice b. Demonstrate the ability to convey both spoken and written communications and understanding of the key concepts of the communication process c. Apply research skills and resources to collect, analyse and present task-relevant information in a logical and professional manner d. Demonstrate the ability to work independently or as part of a team as an effective communicatorWeighting35%Total Marks35Word Limit600 words (excluding screenshot content)Release DateWeek 9Due DateWeek 12 (7 October 2021 by 5pm)Submission GuidelinesAll work must be submitted on Moodle by the due date (as above) along with a completed Assessment Cover Sheet. The assessment must be in MS Word format, 1.5 spacing, 11-pt Calibri (Body) font and 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings. Reference sources must be cited in the text of the Assessment Task; and listed appropriately at the end in a Reference List using APA 6th edition for the School of Business and IEEE for SITE students. See the following resources for Reference Style Guides: o Business Students: https://library.mit.edu.au/referencing/APA o SITE Students: https://library.mit.edu.au/referencing/IEEEExtension / Special ConsiderationIf an extension of time to submit work is required, an Application for Special Consideration and supporting documentation must be submitted online via your Academic Management System (AMS) login: https://online.mit.edu.au/ams. The Application for Special consideration must be submitted no later than three (3) working days after the due date of the specific piece of assessment or the examination for which you are seeking Special Consideration. In the case of serious illness, loss or bereavement, hardship or trauma students may be granted special consideration.Academic MisconductAcademic Misconduct is a serious offence. Depending on the seriousness of the case, penalties can vary from a written warning or zero marks to exclusion from the course or rescinding the degree. Students should make themselves familiar with the full policy and procedure available at:https://www.mit.edu.au/about-mit/institute-publications/policies-procedures-and-guidelines/AcademicIntegrityPolicyAndProcedure. For further information, please refer to the Academic Integrity Section in your Unit Description. Assessment Cover Sheet Student ID Number/s:Student Last name/s:Student First name/s:Course:School:Unit code:Unit title:Due date:Date submitted:Campus:Lecturer’s Name:Tutor: Student Declaration I/We declare and certify that: the work contained in this assessment is my/our own work/group work, except where acknowledgement of sources is made; this assessment has not been submitted previously for academic credit in this or any other course; I/we have read MIT’s Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Policy and Procedure, and I/we understand the consequences of engaging in plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating; a copy of the original assignment is retained by me/us and that I/we may be required to submit the original assignment to the Lecturer and/or Unit Co-ordinator upon request;I/we have not plagiarised the work of others or participated in unauthorised collaboration or contract cheating when preparing this assessment.MIT IDSignatureDate For Assessor Use Only (if not marked on Moodle) Name:PositionDate:Signature:Marks/Grades: Assessment Task Description The purpose of this assessment is for you to demonstrate your ability to search an online job seeking website to identify a job that you are able to apply for now, with your current skills, knowledge, and experience. If you are new to the workforce and do not have any work experience (like many graduates) you will learn how to promote yourself by drawing on other forms of relevant experience, such as: project work at school, volunteering, being a member of group, etc. Step 1: Find an online job advertisement that you can apply for now. Step 2: The key elements of this assessment are as follows: Part 1: Create a formal cover letter that clearly identifies your reason/s for applying and demonstrates your ability to meet the job requirements, using key language from the job advertisement. (Minimum 300 words) Part 2: Create an up-to-date resume that is easy to navigate and includes all the information mentioned in the cover letter, using key language from the job advertisement. (Minimum 200 words) Part 3: Create a professional online profile that includes a ‘true’ self-portrait picture of yourself, your career interests, the qualifications you have and are currently pursuing and any other relevant information. NB: LinkedIn is recommended, but an equally similar online profile may be used. (Minimum 100 words) Submission Documents: 1. A copy of the full job advertisement, correctly referenced or screenshot 2. A formal job application cover letter, written specifically for the advertised job 3. An up-to-date resume, written specifically for the advertised job 4. A screenshot of your LinkedIn (or equally similar) profile page All written content must be proofread and free of errors. To achieve these tasks, please follow the instructions as set out in the: A4 – Job Application Portfolio (Instruction Guide) – available on Moodle. Important: You may use the template cover letter and resume included as a guide ONLY, however you must not copy and paste and use the same wording. If you do, this will affect your Academic Integrity and you will be penalised for plagiarism. Marking criteria: Assessment criteria are shown in the following table. Marks are allocated as follows: Assessment criteria to be met and assessedDetailed Description of the Assessment CriteriaBreakdown of MarksCriteria 1Part 1: Cover Letter: (tailored to the advertised job) Format uses formal business letter style, structure, and language Refers to the job, benefits, and careers goals in reasons to apply Promotes relevant qualities (skills, qualifications, experience) Consistent formatting, free of spelling and grammar errors Uses specific key wording from the job advertisement All formatting requirements are met, including min. word count10Criteria 2Part 2: Resume (tailored to the advertised job) Career objective/summary links career goals to the job Skills, qualifications, and experience are matched to the job Format style and structure eases navigation and readability Consistent formatting, free of spelling and grammar errors Uses specific key wording from the job advertisement All formatting requirements are met, including min. word count15Criteria 3Part 3: Online Profile: (professional self-promotion) Professional online career profile for career promotion purposes Includes self-portrait photo, career interests and qualifications A clear and readable screenshot is provided Free of spelling and grammar errors, including min word count10RequirementA copy of the full job advertisement, correctly referenced, or screenshotTotal35 Using Technology for Assessment RationaleActivitiesTechnological tools selectedreflection on learning feedback on performance practice of critical thinkingcheck for plagiarism problem-based learningMoodle Turnitin Marking Rubric Marking Rubric Criteria/ GradesHigh Distinction (HD) [Excellent] = or >80%Distinction (D) [Very Good] 70%-79%Credit (C) [Good] 60%-69%Pass (P) [Satisfactory] 50%59%Fail (N) [Unsatisfactory]
