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docs/fundamentals/week-3/coursework.md

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## Personal development - It's time to do your research (1h)
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## It's time to do your research (PD)
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Task 1:
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**Task 1**
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Professional communication is critical when it comes to landing a role. Employers are looking for passionate candidates and use platforms like Linkedin to source future employees.
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Set up your LinkedIn profile. Let employers know that you have built your first product and started your journey into the tech industry.
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It’s time to do your research. It’s time to get familiar with the industry that you want to work in. Search for roles on Google: look at the **person specifications** that companies are hiring for.
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Fill out the form below with the **three soft skills** employers are currently looking for.
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**Task 2**
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It’s time to do your research. It’s time to get familiar with the industry that you want to work in. Search for roles on Google: look at the person specifications that companies are hiring for.
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You will find roles on [CW Jobs](https://www.cwjobs.co.uk/), [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/),[ Indeed](https://uk.indeed.com/), and any jobs board.
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Employers are looking for Full Stack developers that can:
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1. Build rapport with a diverse range of people
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Employers are looking for UX designers that can:
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## PD (introspection)
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- [ ] Explain the purpose of Personal Development
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- [ ] Believe in own capabilities and ability to be successful
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- [ ] Understand own strengths
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- [ ] Identify areas of development
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- [ ] Communicate challenges and barriers in public
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- [ ] Recognise and address fears of transparency
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- [ ] Take active initiative to overcome barriers to success
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- [ ] Give and receive constructive feedback
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- [ ] Begin developing presentation skills

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## Professional Development (90 minutes)
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## PD (presentation)
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You have now developed several products. It’s time to deliver like a professional.
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Developers are always iterating their products, which is why you might experience software updates on your devices at home. Each iteration is shared in public. It’s time to showcase your work.
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**Exercise 1 (20 minutes)**
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Once you have shipped your website you will need to deliver a 3-minute presentation. (You do not need to make slides, but you must show your product)
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The CYF Blocks project you developed
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In small groups. Each trainee has up to 5 min to present a summary of their product their group.
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