MWL101 Professional Insight Assessment Task 2- My Application Trimester 2 2025

MWL101 Description 

A dynamic, global and technology driven business environment means the way organisations recruit is  undergoing  significant  change.  Trends  in  recruitment  include:  increased  automation  of  the recruitment process, increase demand for a diverse range of candidates and more emphasis on transferrable skills, amongst others1 (Schidman et al. 2017). 

Using the knowledge and skills developed through Assessment task 1 and the seminar activities, you will find a job position which aligns with your desired career path, research the organisation you are applying to, and write an application for that position.  During the process of applying for this job you will reflect on your current learnings, experiences and skill development, and on the skills and knowledge you still need to develop to be career ready.

This assessment will help you prepare for the final assessment task (Task 3), your mock interview. All three assessments in this unit are designed to help you develop the skills needed to be career ready in a dynamic employment market.  This is consistent with the Unit Learning Outcomes and Graduate Learning Outcomes.

MWL101 Specific Requirements

My Application

Assessment 2 is comprised of four (4) key sections of content that you must address. These are: My Role and Organisation, My Application, My Professional Brand, and  My  Professional Insight Journey. In addition to these sections, you will be required to include references and appendices.  

Section 1: My Role and Organisation

1a. Why this Role

Suggested word count: 100 words (approximately).

Specific requirements:

1. Find an internship or job opportunity that closely matches your desired employment path in your selected industry.  (Note: If you are in first year or close to the start of your degree, please choose an internship or work experience role. If you are close to graduating, please choose a graduate role.)
2. Take a screenshot of your job advertisement and include the screenshot in your report.
3. Explain why you have chosen this role and how it aligns with your desired career path.  

1b. Why this organisation

Suggested word count: 200 words (approximately).

Specific requirements:

Based on the organisation featured in the job ad supplied in Section 1a, answer the following question as if you are in the job interview:   Why do you want to work for us?  Note:  When  answering  this  question,  you  need  to  explain  why  you  want  to  work  for  this organisation over all other organisations.

For example, you could consider:

i) The organisation’s market offering, location of operations, plans  for the  future and  the relevant leaders of the organisation as well as the position you are applying for.
ii) The organisation’s culture and values, for example, their mission/vision, corporate culture and values (internal), their reputation (external)
iii) Relating  your  answer  to  yourself,  for  example  how  does  the  organisations  values  and culture and industry changes align with your values, strengths (Professional Dashboard) and desired career path?  You must include references to support the information you have provided in your answer. 

Section 2: My Application

This section has page limits. It accounts for 1000 words of this task (approximately).

Prepare a tailored application for the role you selected which includes the following elements: 

Your application must:

• Address the selection criteria as specified in the job advertisement provided in Section 1a,
• Utilise the skills and formatting requirements outlined in the seminars (such as achievement statements),
• Meet the application process requirements as specified in the job advertisement, and
• Be free from spelling and grammatical errors.  

Section 3: My Professional Brand – Network Contribution 

Suggested word count: 500 words (maximum). Minimum number of references: 4 (including the reference for the image) 

Write a short blog post/article suitable for LinkedIn about the challenges to inclusivity faced by those from Indigenous, gender, and culturally diverse backgrounds when navigating the recruitment process.  

• Your article must Include at least three (3) references from current sources to support what you are saying, 
• Provide tips or strategies to help a business reduce the challenges experienced, and  Draw upon the following quote: 

“Diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice we make every day. As leaders, we have to put out the  message  that  we  embrace  and  not  just  tolerate  diversity.” –  Nellie  Borrero  (Managing Director, Senior Strategic Advisor – Global Inclusion & Diversity at Accenture)

In addition, your blog/article should meet the following requirements: 

• Have a catchy headline of 40-50 characters that you created
• Include an image that matches the theme of the article.
• Start with an interesting hook to draw in readers
• Enhance your professional brand
• Include a  brief biography. Your  short  biography  (bio)  should briefly  say who you  are and highlights your skills, experiences and ambitions (no more than 30 words). 

Section 4: My Professional Insight Journey

Suggested word count: 200 words 

Specific requirement: 

Reflecting upon your responses to the time capsule activity (week 1 Seminar, responses available under  Quizzes),  explain  how  your  career  direction  or  steps  in  career  readiness  have  been confirmed or redirected because of activities in this unit. In what ways have your perceptions about your career and or career readiness evolved. Use examples from your studies in MWL101 and your time capsule activity to support your reflection.  

Word Limit

The word limit for this assessment is a maximum of 2000 words  This  does not  include your Cover  Page,  the Reference List,  and  any  appendices. The word  limit includes all headings within the report and all in-text citations.

MWL101 Learning Outcomes