The Careers and Employability Service has developed an online careers course, PD2002/PD2502: Building Skills and Experience for Career Success. This course, which is designed for level 2 students and above, includes topics such as career planning, finding work experience and articulating your skills and experiences in applications and interviews. Successful completion of this course will be recorded on your Enhanced Transcript as ‘Achieved’. The course takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete and can be taken in one sitting, or spread across a number of weeks.
''I absolutely loved it! A great initiative for students who are looking to develop their understanding of what they can do to make themselves stand out from others and enhance employability prospects!”
Why should I sign up?
University is not just about your degree studies; it is about the experiences you gather and the skills you develop. When you graduate, you will be competing with over 300,000 others graduating in the UK at the same time. Alongside a good degree, it is the skills and experiences you gain along the way which will help you to stand out from the crowd. This course will help you to see how you can develop your skills and experiences; will teach you how to present yourself effectively to potential employers and postgraduate course providers; will show you how to find work experience and plan your career.
NOTE: This course is mandatory for level 2 students in the Business School and the School of Biological Sciences.
Further information
For further information about the online careers course, have a look at our FAQs below. If you still have questions, please email careers@abdn.ac.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this course credit bearing?
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No, the course does not carry any credits. However, successful completion will be recognised on your transcript provided at graduation showing prospective employers your commitment to personal and career development.
- How do I sign up?
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This course is available to all level 2 students and above. Sign up for it via MyCurriculum in the 'Other' tab under 'Professional Development'. Please contact careers@abdn.ac.uk if you have any problems signing up.
This course is mandatory for level 2 students in the Business School and the School of Biological Sciences. Students in these Schools do not need to sign up as the course will automatically be available in MyAberdeen.
- What do I need to do to complete the course?
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The course has a set of prescribed learning outcomes around which the course content has been designed. The course is delivered entirely online and contains a range of activities, quizzes and assessed exercises for you to complete. At the end of each module you must complete a quiz which you need to pass. The quiz can be taken multiple times if necessary, and you can continue to access the course materials to help you.
- How long will the course take?
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You work through the course materials at your own pace and the course takes a total of around 5-6 hours to complete. You do not need to complete it in one sitting.
- How do I access the course?
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The course is delivered entirely online via MyAberdeen. The course can be accessed from anywhere via any device.
- Can I get help and support during the course?
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You can email us at any time and we will aim to answer within 3 working days: careers@abdn.ac.uk. Alternatively, visit us in the Careers and Employability Service (2nd floor of the Students' Union building) during our drop-in times.