AD3WPR: Workplace Ready: Bridging the Gap Between University and Employment

Module code: AD3WPR

Module provider: School of Agriculture, Policy and Development

Credits: 0

Level: 6

When you’ll be taught: Semester 1

Module convenor: Ms Rebecca Jerrome, email: r.m.jerrome@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2026/7

Available to visiting students: No

Talis reading list: No

Last updated: 23 July 2026

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This non‑credit‑bearing module is designed to help you confidently prepare for life after graduation, whether you are aiming for employment or further professional training or education. It will equip you with both the knowledge and the practical tools needed to make a successful transition into the graduate workplace.

For some of you, this module will build on the insights gained during your placement year; for others, it will draw on the skills and experience developed through part‑time work, internships, volunteering, or other activities undertaken during your degree. You will have dedicated time to reflect on your career goals, review the progress you have made in Years 1 and 2, and refine your personal action plan for the year ahead.

The module will also guide you in making full use of the support available from the Careers Team. You will explore the recruitment process, develop effective job‑search strategies, learn how to use LinkedIn to network effectively and build confidence in preparing for applications, interviews, and other aspects of the recruitment process. 

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Analyse the roles, sectors and organisations for your chosen career, including investigating further educational experiences, such as a master’s degree
2. Build and maintain professional relationships, particularly leveraging social media or online networking platforms
3. Access skill development opportunities
4. Understand what makes for a successful application and where to apply
5. Be prepared for recruitment tests​, interviews, and assessment centres 

The majority of learning to achieve these outcomes will be self-guided through connection with the Careers service and Finalist Futures and other external platforms, such as LinkedIn Learning.

Module content

Content provided, will include a short series of lectures and a range of centrally provided online resources, briefings and networking events. Most will be self-guided personal study time in order to prepare and apply for workplace opportunities. 

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

This support module will include three core lectures. There is also the opportunity to connect with University wide events e.g. Networking and Marketplace Events with employers, and a wide range of workshops and seminars that are designed to support you with graduate employment.

Online content will be made available to all students.

Students are encouraged to attend all scheduled events. 

Study hours

At least 6 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

There is no assessment on this module

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

There is no assessment on this module

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Students will have lots of opportunities for formative feedback on their CVs and cover letters to organisations, plus their LinkedIn profile and approach. They will also have opportunities for individual feedback on their general approach both through 1-2-1 meetings with career representatives and from any training courses they attend.

Reassessment

Additional costs