Assignment title: Information
CONTEXT
This task involves looking objectively at the aspirations you have for your future career, by analysing
an industry you may want to enter after you graduate. You will examinine the skills, qualities and
values that will be necessary to become a successful professional in your chosen industry. It also
involves looking at how marking criteria apply to the work of your peers.
Note: I am business administration student so please write about my future career as business
admin. You can choose any Australian industry as my chosen industry.
WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE?
This task should be written in an essay style, using full sentences. You can use first person if you like
(eg. "The industry I aspire to work in is…"). You should address each of the following 4 sections, and
you may use sub-headings if you choose. Several guiding questions have been included below for
each section. You do not need to address every single question. They are designed to give you a
sense of what kind of information will help you address each section.
1. The Industry (500 words) – Present an analysis of the industry you intend to work in when you
graduate, giving a clear sense of its place in society and significant influences on the industry.
Which industry do you aspire to work in after you graduate?
What does this industry do? What kind of contribution does it make to society? Does it have
specific aims involving the inclusion of indigenous communities?
What associations or peak bodies represent this industry? How is it viewed by the broader
public?
How many people are involved in the industry? What kinds of roles or professions do they
have? How has this industry grown or changed since it was first established?
2. Professional Skills (400 words) – Focus on the more specific profession you wish to work in, and
describe the skills, qualities, attitudes or knowledge that are valued in that profession and required
to be successful in it.
What area or role do you aspire towards within this industry?
Are there requirements for professionals within this industry? (eg.) Competency standards,
Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics, or Registration standards (see readings). What education or
qualifications are necessary to enter this profession?
What do professionals within the field state are valued or necessary to be successful?
Interviews with a variety of professionals have been recorded for this unit and are available
on Moodle.
You might find it useful to look at current job advertisements for the field you aspire to,
looking at the skills and qualifications that are desirable.
3. Personal Skills (100 words) – Reflect briefly on both your strengths and weaknesses in relation to
those you have identified as valued in your profession.
You might like to consider your personality and learning style, as well as skills gained
through work experience, and co-curricular activities. Avoid focussing just on generic skills
(eg. 'teamwork') – be specific to your profession.
How do you know these are your strengths/weaknesses? What prior experiences have lead
you to think so?
4. References (not included in your word count)
Ensure information given or claims made are based on evidence from credible sources of
information and are clearly referenced.
You must include formal references for this task, both in-text and in a reference list at the
end.
Consult a wide variety of sources of information. As a guide use at least 6 different sources.
MARKING CRITERIA
– INDUSTRY
ANALYSIS
(SEMESTER 1 ON-
CAMPUS BRUCE)
Analysis of
Industry
(LO 1)
3
An analysis of the
industry is
presented, giving a
clear sense of its
place in society and
significant
influences on the
industry.
2
An overview of the
industry is
included,
describing its role
in society and
listing governing
bodies or other
influences.
1
A brief overview of
the industry is
included,
describing its key
function.
0
An overview of the
industry is either
not provided, or
described in only
vague terms.
Professional &
Personal Skills
(LO 1)
3
A broad range of
specific,
professionally
relevant skills are
described, with
specific reflection
on personal
strengths and
weaknesses in
relation to these
qualities.
2
A range of
professionally
relevant skills has
been described,
with some
reflection on
personal strengths
and weaknesses in
relation to these
qualities.
1
Several
professionally
relevant skills have
been listed, but
little reflection on
personal strengths
and weaknesses in
relation to these
qualities.
0
Few professional
skills are described,
or only in vague
terms. No reflection
on personal
qualities included.
Evidence Basis
(LO 4)
3
All claims are
based on clear
evidence from a
variety of credible
external sources
and analysed using
critical thinking
throughout.
2
Claims are
generally based on
evidence from
external sources.
1
There is some
attempt to link
claims to evidence.
0
There is little
evidence basis for
claims.
Written
expression
(LO 3, 4)
5
Used
professional
terms
throughout.
No spelling
or grammar
errors.
Structure
flows well
4
Appropriate
spelling,
tense and use
of
punctuation.
Structure and
writing are
clear and
concise.
3
Spelling and
punctuation
showing
minor errors
only. Some
structural
confusion.
2
A number