INF571 Planning for Professional Placement (2)

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 career trajectory.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 3 (90)
Online
SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF571. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

School of Information and Communication Studies

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.

Assumed Knowledge

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

Subject Relationships

INF208 Paired Subject
ETL507 Incompatible subject
INF221 Paired Subject
INF408 Incompatible subject

Incompatible Subjects

ETL507, INF208, INF221, INF408

Learning Outcomes

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

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • What is professional practice?
  • Professional self-analysis
  • Preparing a current CV
  • Articulating your professional goals
  • Identifying a suitable placement host
  • Planning for professional placement

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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