Module Code CC2E01NP: Employment Skills for Computing Lecture for Week Autumn

Agenda About this module: –Your lecturer –Module syllabus and assessments Week 1 Lecture coverage: –Introduction to module –What employers want from graduates –What the Computer Industry looks for in an Employee

Module Leaders’ Roles Every module has two module leaders: Creates the main lecture/tutorial notes Writes coursework and examinations Moderates the coursework and examinations results Serves as a lecturer for module (usually in London) Writes localised lecture/tutorial notes Marks the coursework and examinations (lecturers/tutors might also be involved in marking) Serves as a lecturer for that module

Your Lecturer Phone # 977 (1) ext (1) ext. 26 Ms. Sangita Sangraula (Satyal) (MIS, VIU, USA) (MBS, TU, Nepal)

Module Aims and Assessments Download the Module Specification from the LondonMet “Learning” Web Portal or the Islington “CET” Web Portal

Module Syllabus Summary LSEP (legal, social, ethical, professional) issues plus honesty and integrity Working in business e.g. managing and attending meetings, Health and Safety, managing client and customer relationships, marketing, ethics, IPR and other subject specific legal issues as appropriate) Presentations and public speaking Team work and leadership

Module Syllabus Summary (Cont.) Job interviews, tests and CV writing Personal image and selling self Initiative, action planning, decision making Awareness of commercial trends PDP reflection

Module Assessment Summary

World of work in IT General points to consider at work Prioritising work Read Knowing the boundaries of responsibility Proactive attitude Coming with solutions to problems The working environment/organisational structure

More general points……. Use of /Facebook/mobiles at work Dress code at work Who to /not (not putting your foot in your mouth!) Protecting your colleagues/team/manager/company Politics at work Timekeeping

IT related issues Importance of good analysis of problem and fixing the correct problem Importance of understandable (and commented) code Reusable and structured code Handing over to other people -importance of documentation Non-possessiveness of code (not a personal possession)

IT related issues (cont.) Testing throughout -documentation of testing and amendments Beware of Fixes which can introduce more bugs Future-proofing coding (taking a little longer to prepare for growth) Change control process etc.

'What Industry Looks for in a Graduate' Which Industries? Digital Industries  Computing  Information Technology  Digital Media / New Media  Creative Technology  Computer Arts  Knowledge-based

Many sources of information Industry Organisations and Associations Government Successful companies Industry/Trade magazines and online journals Jobs sites People in the industry

Industry Organisations and Associations Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) IT Professional Forum (ITPF)

Government High Level Commission for Information Technology (HLCIT) Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) Ministry of Information and Communication(MOIC) Public Service Commission (PSC)

Successful Companies in Nepal World link Nationwide Network Javra Software D2hawkeye Mercantile Nepal Telcom Ncell Professional Computer System P Ltd.

Successful Companies IBM Microsoft Google Logica

What do they say about graduates? IBM Passion for the Business Taking Ownership Teamwork and Collaboration Trustworthiness Adaptability Client Focus Communication Creative Problem Solving Drive to Achieve

What do they say about graduates? (cont.) Logica Just as important as your practical skills, however, are the personal attributes you bring. An inquisitive mind. A flexible approach. An ability to build relationships with clients and function well as part of a team. All these qualities are essential to our work. So they’re the qualities we’ll be looking for in you.

Experience of Tutors Personal Experience of Industry Talking to Employers Conferences Networking Managing Student Work Placements

Main Types of Requirements Evidence of Skills/Knowledge –Qualifications, Work experience, Portfolio of work Communication Problem Solving Team Working Project Management Self-Motivation

Top tips Be early –not ‘on time’. Carry a pen/notebook with you Be honest about problems Come with possible solutions Clarify information If you don’t know then try and find out –then ask!

Finally….. Be enthusiastic about your work Be interested in new technology Try to improve all the time Have a good positive attitude towards work and colleagues Be ready for life-long learning

References WebDoc DCMS (2008) DIUS (2008)