Career Discovery Specialization

Empower Yourself to Succeed with New Career Skills. Learn essential career development, planning, and leadership skills that will enable you to take your career to the next level in these changing times.

Instructors: Dan Stotz +2 more

What you'll learn

  •   How to analyze your strengths by creating a personal statement
  •   Appropriate elements to make your resume stand out from the crowd
  •   Identifying a mentor to add value to your career
  •   How to identify the elements of a well-structured career plan and evaluate career options by individual fit

    • Skills you'll gain

  •   Relationship Building
  •   Lifelong Learning
  •   LinkedIn
  •   Collaboration
  •   Social Media Strategy
  •   Adaptability
  •   Goal Setting
  •   Communication
  •   Business Research
  •   Social Media
  •   Professionalism
  •   Professional Development

    • Specialization - 3 course series

    Learners will go from learning how to practice tasteful self promotion, to identifying key elements to include in their resumes and cover letters to successfully make great first impressions. Specifically, you will learn how to conduct a social media audit, master the interview stage, write thank you notes, and evaluate job offers. Furthermore, you will learn how to build authentic relationships and adjust your career plan when needed. As always, material will be consolidated with quizzes and readings to help the learner better understand and apply new concepts.

    You will design a tactical career plan and identify pitfalls in behavior, communication and appearance that can derail a new career. You will also develop a targeted cover letter and resume using a proven business format. Your experiential learning can also be a valuable asset, linking your personal experiences with your chosen career. We will help you define your career objective statement and align this with your strengths and goals. Finally, you will be challenged to research and identify your personal values inventory, and evaluate how to best navigate the current job market by using an innovative approach called career rockclimbing.

    Launching Your Career provides insight from industry leaders on job search, networking and interviewing. You will receive guidance and best practice tips on how to master the interview and professionally close the loop. You will also compose a thank you note and clearly relate your ideal career to existing job titles and offers.

    Through industry expert support and resources, this course is designed to prepare you for success in any chosen career. You will develop the habits and attitudes you need to perform effectively in the job market. You will identify a mentor to add value to your career. You will analyze your relationships and develop a practical approach for engaging your LinkedIn network. You will differentiate between networking and networking with intention. You will also discover the most effective ways to ask for help from your peer or professional group. Finally, you will evaluate the best methods of adjusting your career path at various stages of life.

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