ASSIGNMENT 04
SEMESTER 2: 2024
50 MARKS
ASSESSMENT 04 FOR SEMESTER 2
Closing date: 25 October 2024 (23.00Hrs) – ONLINE SUBMISSION
Unique number: 829296
Total: 50 marks
Study material: Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9.
The assessment questions require application of the content. Students are expected to
provide examples from their own experiences and must not reproduce the content or
examples in the prescribed book.
You are expected to note the following:
1. The assessment is OPEN BOOK.
2. You have ONE opportunity to submit your answer script on the system. Check your work before
you submit your answer script. NO RESBUMISSIONS will be allowed.
3. Provide references in the text and also provide a reference list of all the sources
consulted.
4. Save your assessment answers in a PDF format before uploading it on the module
site.
5. This assessment is proctored. Please refer to the document, “2023 UNISA Turnitin FAQ for
students”, on myModules.
6. NO EXTENSIONS will be granted.
7. NO EMAILED submissions will be accepted.
QUESTION 1
Coetzee and Schreuder (2021) assert that individuals experience setbacks and obstacles in
their career path. These obstacles are referred to as career hurdles. Based on your
understanding of career hurdles, answer the following questions:
1.1 Name and describe, in your own words, the six career hurdles as conceptualised by Ng
and Feldman (2014). (12)
1.2 Reflect on your personal career. Identify ONE career hurdles that may explain your
current career concerns. Provide examples from your career story to substantiate your
answer. (3)
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