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What is this class called?
Career Exploration and Life Planning
How many engagement centers are there?
4
Name four types of transferable skills.
Communication
Critical Thinking
Teamwork
Time Management
Etc..
________ is the process by which people build relationships with one another for the purpose of helping one another achieve professional goals.
Networking
Your ______ should capture who you are, your skill set, education, past experiences, and anything else that is relevant to the job you hope to obtain.
Resume
What is the salary that you think would make a person happy?
75-99k
What is one survey we have completed in class?
Color Personality
Interest Survey
ONet Interest
What does PDCA stand for in career development?
Plan
Do
Check
Act
True or False? Your parents a great database for networking.
True
Your résumé should include your important contact information, including:
Email address, telephone number, and mailing address
How many hours do you think it takes to master something?
10,000
Where is tutoring located?
Building 21
What percentage of college students change their major at least once during their time in college.
50-70%
1 way to network at home
Social Media
Family and friends
Business Cards
True or False: Your cover letter serves as an introduction to your future employer and should compliment your résumé to create a shining first impression
True
What is your professor's last name?
Marquez
What is one website you can use for career exploration?
ONET
FutureScape
CareeroneStop
Difference between a degree and a certificate
Certificate- shorter, job based
Name TWO strategies for networking at work
Sending a follow up thank you note to each person you interviewed with will show what?
Your respect for the time the organization spent with you.
SMART Goals stands for what?
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time
What does the codes RAISEC stand for?
Realistic
Artistic
Investigative
Social
Enterprising
Conventional
Job vs Career
A job refers to the work a person performs for a living. It can also refer to a specific task done as part of the routine of one’s occupation. A person can begin a job by becoming an employee, or by volunteering, for example, by starting a business or becoming a parent.
A career is an occupation (or series of jobs) that you undertake for a significant period of time in your life—perhaps five or ten years, or more. A career typically provides you with opportunities to advance your skills and positions
Name two strategies at college for networking
Get to know your professors
Check with your college's alumni office
Check with classmates
What is a characteristic that is important to have when interviewing, this is just as important on a first date?
Communication