LUBS1086 Exploring Your Potential

Semester 2, 2024/2025

Assignments should be a maximum of 2000 words in length.

All coursework assignments that contribute to the assessment of a module are subject to a word limit, as specified on the assessment brief.  The word limit is an extremely important aspect of good academic practice, and must be adhered to.  Unless stated otherwise in the relevant module handbook (if one has been provided), the word count includes EVERYTHING (i.e. all text in the main body of the assignment including summaries, subtitles, contents pages, tables, supportive material whether in footnotes or in-text references) except the main title, reference list and/or bibliography and any appendices.  It is not acceptable to present matters of substance, which should be included in the main body of the text, in the appendices (“appendix abuse”).  It is not acceptable to attempt to hide words in graphs and diagrams; only text which is strictly necessary should be included in graphs and diagrams.

You are required to adhere to the word limit specified and state an accurate word count on the cover page of your assignment brief.  Your declared word count must be accurate, and should not mislead. Making a fraudulent statement concerning the work submitted for assessment could be considered academic malpractice and investigated as such.  If the amount of work submitted is higher than that specified by the word limit or that declared on your word count, this may be reflected in the mark awarded and noted through individual feedback given to you.

The deadline date for this assignment is 12:00:00 noon on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

An electronic copy of the assignment must be submitted to the Assignment Submission area within the module resource on the Blackboard MINERVA website no later than 12:00:00 noon prompt on the deadline date.

Faxed, emailed or hard copies of the assignment will not be accepted.  

Failure to meet this initial deadline will result in a reduction of marks, details of which can be found at the following place:

https://students.business.leeds.ac.uk/assessment/code-of-practice-on-assessment/

SUBMISSION

Please ensure that you leave sufficient time to complete the online submission process, as upload times can vary. Accessing the submission link before the deadline does NOT constitute completion of submission.  You MUST click the ‘CONFIRM’ button before 12:00:00 noon for your assignment to be classed as submitted on time, if not you will need to submit to the Late Area and your assignment will be marked as late.  It is your responsibility to ensure you upload the correct file to the MINERVA, and that it has uploaded successfully.

It is important that any file submitted follows the conventions stated below:

MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES

If you are affected by circumstances that will have a short-term impact on your ability to complete coursework assessments (for example a minor illness), you can make an application for an extension to a coursework deadline. Please note, all extension requests must be made prior to the original assessment deadline. To read more about this process please click here - https://students.business.leeds.ac.uk/student-support/mitigating-circumstances-extensions-and-additional-consideration/ 

FILE NAME

The name of the file that you upload must be your student ID only.

ASSIGNMENT TITLE

During the submission process the system will ask you to enter the title of your submission. This should also be your student ID only.

FRONT COVER

The first page of your assignment should always be the Assessed Coursework Coversheet (individual), which is available to download from the following location:

https://students.business.leeds.ac.uk/forms-guidance-and-coversheets/

STUDENT NAME

You should NOT include your name anywhere on your assignment

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ASSIGNMENT

The purpose of this assignment is for you to reflect on the development of your employability as a result of your learning on the LUBS1086 module.  

The pre-seminar learning materials (PSL) and seminar activities for the module in semester 2 are designed to help you to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed for success in this assignment. You will be expected to refer to relevant activities and learning in the assignment so you are expected to fully complete PSL, and attend and participate fully during in-person sessions.

If you have any questions about this assignment, please post them in the module padlet. You should check and read the posts in the padlet, even if you don’t post personally so that you can benefit from additional guidance and clarification of the requirements.

HOW TO STRUCTURE THE REFLECTIVE LOG

You should structure the reflective log in the following way using the same numbered sub headings as below. Remember not to exceed 2000 words in total.

Assignment title: Employability reflective log

1.Introduction (200 words maximum)

2.Making connections (approx. 800 words)

Critically evaluate your engagement with:

· business leaders at the Leaders in Residence event on Thursday 6 March 2025

· people in the University of Leeds Careers Service (including SPARK)

· events, schemes or opportunities offered via the University of Leeds Careers Service

· other opportunities to develop employability offered through the University of Leeds such as mentoring, volunteering, insights and competitions/challenges

What actions do you need to take in the next 6 months to make and develop your professional connections?

**note that ‘engagement’ does not merely mean attending an event or scheme – you should evaluate your ability to introduce yourself to others, to develop and maintain professional conversations, and to take appropriate action based on your engagement with others.

3. Career research OR Presenting my employability (approx. 800 words)

In this section you should choose one of the following:

Career research

How effectively have you used resources and activities from the module to:

· identify business sectors/organisations/roles of interest you?

· develop your commercial awareness?

· develop your self-awareness?

· assess your suitability for career opportunities/paths/roles?

What actions do you need to take in the next 6 months to develop your career research?

or

Presenting my employability

How effectively have you used resources and activities from the module to:

· create an effective CV or online profile?

· deliver an employment pitch?

· practice or participate in recruitment and selection processes?

What actions do you need to take in the next 6 months to further develop the presentation of your employability?

4.Conclusion (200 words maximum)