COM4006 Search for a job advert in the field of Computing, some suggested roles: Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Development Assignment, AU, UK

Task 2

Search for a job advert in the field of Computing, some suggested roles are given below (make sure you include the word ‘Graduate’ in the search text so that the search terms reflect an entry-level role):

Graduate Software Developer
Graduate Data Analyst
Graduate Systems Analyst
Graduate Cyber Security Analyst
Some suggested job sites are given below:

Look for an advert that provides a good level of detail about the role and the
requirements in terms of technical and ‘soft’ skills.
Having looked at the advert, reflect on your alignment with the skills required, in one of the following formats (1200 words or equivalent). This format should be agreed with your academic prior to submission.

Suggested formats and durations:
• A video of 5 minutes duration - if you choose to submit a video send a copy of the advert to your academic so that they can refer to this during marking
• A narrated PowerPoint with no more than 10 slides and audio of no longer than 5 minutes in duration. If you choose to submit a narrated PowerPoint add an appendix slide with a copy of the advert text
• A Word document – if you choose to submit a Word document include an Appendix with a copy of the advert text You should use Gibbs's model of reflection to structure your submission, making reference to the relevant parts of the Gibbs model and/or stating clearly which
aspects of the model are being discussed.
The submission will be marked according to the criteria at the end of this assignment brief. In terms of the criteria for technical quality, this is about the quality and professionalism of the submission regardless of the format chosen. Submit the completed file with your student number as the file name.