Computing in the Workplace Unit 19 – 1. Introduction Lecturer – Julie Hodsdon

Learning Aims In this unit you will: A. understand and demonstrate the personal characteristics valued by employers in the workplace B prepare an application for an IT/computing job role C understand how social media and communication technologies are used in the workplace D demonstrate how social media and communication technologies can be used to improve the delivery of a project..

Preparing for a career in IT First part of unit helps you understand personal characteristics valued by employers As the weeks progress, you will; prepare an application for one job in the IT sector and creative computing industries(e.g. computer games developer or IT technician) demonstrate your technical and employability skills use your digital portfolio to showcase your achievements. (This will also help you decide which skills you should develop further and which career to pursue. )

Expectations – quality of work High quality of work during tasks and assisgnments (check spellings and grammar). Assignment brief is followed; if you are unsure of anything – ask. Submit all work on time.

Expectations – behaviour Follow the college rules High classroom standards Regular attendance Good timekeeping 6 week trial – your place is NOT guaranteed you have to earn it

Course resources On the wiki On Moodle Use the library You will have time during lectures for assignment work

Personal Characteristics that Employers Value Task 1 Open up a word document List as many characteristics that you can think of Put them in a table under the headings ‘Positive’ and ‘Negative’ Have a third column that lists the reason for your choice

Example Positive Negative Reason Good communication More likely to ask if you don’t understand, work well as a team, Sarcasm Not very friendly. May annoy other colleagues or customers.