GS201 Success and Career Management

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Design an effective resume utilizing the proper format and following resume rules; 2. Create and effective cover letter by expressing interest in the position, exhibiting selling skills and qualifications; 3. Compose a “thank you” letter; 4. Summarize his or her experience, education, and skills during an interview process with effective use of grammar, proper etiquette,

and visual appearance; 5. Compile a professional career portfolio; 6. Demonstrate an understanding of the skills needed to succeed on the job and get promoted.

Lesson 1

Objective: 1

Class Lectures/Presentations Class Preparation

Course Introductions

Instructor Announcements/Overview

Key Concepts from Textbook – Section 11: Effective Communication & Networking

Preparation for Lesson Participation:

Read Career EDGE Workbook Section 11: Effective Communication & Networking

Listen to Career EDGE audio lesson: Effective Communication & Networking

Watch Career EDGE Video: Don't Be Afraid to ASK Questions

Watch Career EDGE Video: Defeating the Fear of Rejection

Discussion 1: Voice Inflection

The purpose of this discussion is to identify the importance of voice inflection. Step 1: Watch this video on voice reflection. Step 2: After you have watched the video, say the following statement aloud in a monotone voice:

"I didn't say she liked him" Step 3: Now read the same statement six more times aloud, each time placing emphasis on a different word in the sentence. Do you see how the meaning of the statement changes depending upon where you place your emphasis? Step 4: Compose a thoughtful summary response to the following points as your main discussion post. On the discussion board, write one important statement about

yourself. Highlight each word in your statement and explain how the

meaning changes depending upon which word you emphasize. Step 5: Respond to your peers’ posts with thoughtful, substantive comments that continue the conversation.

Assignment 1: Lesson 1 Reflection Exercises

Instructions:

1. Download the Lesson 1 Reflection Exercises. 2. Complete all steps in the Lesson 1 Reflection Exercises. 3. Save your assignment to your computer. 4. Upload the document as your assignment here.

Course Mini Project: Lesson 1 Resume Builder (Part I)

Instructions:

1. Access the Resume Builder link through Moodle. 2. Complete Step 1: Set Up 3. Complete Step 2: Edit

Complete “About You”

Complete “Summary” 4. Save your assignment to your computer. 5. Upload the document as your assignment.

Lesson 1 Quiz

Instructions: 1. It is now time to take lesson 1 quiz. Take some time to

think about each question before answering. 2. There are 10 questions on this quiz and you will have 30

minutes to complete it. 3. Because you have a limited amount of time and only one

attempt to complete the assessment, you should prepare for it as if it were a closed-book exam.

4. Once you have opened this assessment, the clock will start and you must complete the assessment within 30 minutes.

5. Please note IF YOU DO NOT CLICK SUBMIT ALL AND FINISH, the clock will not stop and the assessment will not be officially submitted. You will know if you have done this correctly when you see the pop up box that advises you on the submission.

Lesson 2

Objectives: 1, 2

Class Lectures/Presentations Class Preparation

Key Concepts from Textbook – Section 12: Professional Branding: Resume & Cover Letter

Preparation for Lesson Participation:

Read Career EDGE Workbook Section 12: Professional Branding: Resume & Cover Letter

Listen to Career EDGE audio lesson: Professional Branding: Resume & Cover Letter

Watch Career EDGE Video: What Employers are Looking for in a Resume

Watch Career EDGE Video: Resume Do's & Don'ts

Watch Career EDGE Video: The Purpose of the Cover Letter

Discussion 2: Employer Investment

The purpose of this discussion is to learn more about yourself by means of a personality test.

Step 1: You will now take a personality test online that takes approximately 15 minutes. Take the personality test by clicking here.

Step 2: Compose a thoughtful summary response to the following points as your main discussion post. Step 3: Once you have finished the test, share the results of your test in your post. You can do this by taking a screenshot of your results or by simply summarizing them. Step 4: Next, you will write 1-2 paragraphs about your personality test results. Include the following: Discuss why you believe the results accurately or inaccurately

describe your personality. Explain if you learned something new about yourself based on

the results. Consider what these results could reveal to a prospective

employer about you. Identify one area that you would like to improve upon. List the steps you will take to make these improvements. Step 5: Respond to your peers’ posts with thoughtful, substantive comments that continue the conversation.

Assignment 2: Lesson 2 Reflection Exercises

Instructions:

1. Download the Lesson 2 Reflection Exercises. 2. Complete all steps in the Lesson 2 Reflection Exercises. 3. Save your assignment to your computer. 4. Upload the document as your assignment here.

Course Mini Project: Lesson 2 Resume Builder (Part II)

Instructions:

1. Access the Resume Builder link through Moodle. 2. Complete Step 2: Edit

Complete “Work Experience”

Complete “Education”

Complete Step 3: Finalize 3. Save your assignment to your computer. 4. Upload the document as your assignment here.

Lesson 2 Quiz

Instructions:

1. It is now time to take lesson 2 quiz. Take some time to think about each question before answering.

2. There are 10 questions on this quiz and you will have 30 minutes to complete it.

3. Because you have a limited amount of time and only one attempt to complete the assessment, you should prepare for it as if it were a closed-book exam.

4. Once you have opened this assessment, the clock will start and you must complete the assessment within 30 minutes.

5. Please note IF YOU DO NOT CLICK SUBMIT ALL AND FINISH, the clock will not stop and the assessment will not be officially submitted.

You will know if you have done this correctly when you see the pop up box that advises you on the submission.

Lesson 3

Objective: 4

Class Lectures/Presentations Class Preparation

Key Concepts from Textbook – Section 13: Best Job Search Strategies Section 14: Preparing for the Interview

Preparation for Lesson Participation:

Read Career EDGE Workbook Section 13: Best Job Search Strategies

Read Career EDGE Workbook Section 14: Preparing for the Interview

Listen to Career EDGE audio lesson: Best Job Search Strategies

Listen to Career EDGE audio lesson: Preparing for the Interview

Watch Career EDGE Video: Social Media for Job Searching Overview

Watch Career EDGE Video: Tips for Filling Out a Job Application

Watch Career EDGE Video: Three Purposes of the Interview

Watch Career EDGE Video: Five Keys to a Successful Interview

Discussion 3: Online Presence

The purpose of this discussion is to review how your online presence affects your ability to get a job. Step 1: Review page 305 in your Career EDGE workbook. Step 2: Google yourself. Step 3: After you have done so, make a list of what you find. Is there positive and/or negative information about

you?

Is the information accurate?

Are you surprised by what you found?

Step 4: Compose a thoughtful summary response to the following points as your main discussion post. Step 5: Now, write 1-2 paragraphs about whether you believe employers can or should use Social Media to judge a candidate for hire. Step 6: Make sure to discuss the potential hazards of Social Media used in a negative manner and how it can jeopardize possible job offers. Step 7: Will you change your Social Media practices based on what you have found out about your online presence? Step 8: Respond to your peers’ posts with thoughtful, substantive comments that continue the conversation.

Assignment 3: Lesson 3 Reflection Exercises

Instructions:

1. Download the Lesson 3 Reflection Exercises. 2. Complete all steps in the Lesson 3 Reflection Exercises. 3. Save your assignment to your computer. 4. Upload the document as your assignment.

Course Mini Project: Lesson 3 Mock Job Application

Instructions:

1. Access the Mock Job Application link through Moodle. 2. Complete Step 2: Edit

Complete 1) Contact

Complete 2) General

Complete 3) Questions

Complete 4) Education

Complete 5) Employment

Complete 6) References

Complete 7) Finish 3. Save your assignment to your computer. 4. Upload the document as your assignment.

Lesson 3

Objective: 4

Lesson 3 Quiz

Instructions:

1. It is now time to take lesson 3 quiz. Take some time to think about each question before answering.

2. There are 10 questions on this quiz and you will have 30 minutes to complete it.

3. Because you have a limited amount of time and only one attempt to complete the assessment, you should prepare for it as if it were a closed-book exam.

4. Once you have opened this assessment, the clock will start and you must complete the assessment within 30 minutes.

5. Please note IF YOU DO NOT CLICK SUBMIT ALL AND FINISH, the clock will not stop and the assessment will not be officially submitted.

You will know if you have done this correctly when you see the pop up box that advises you on the submission.

Lesson 4

Objectives: 3, 4, 5

Class Lectures/Presentations Class Preparation

Key Concepts from Textbook – Section 15: The Interview Process Section 16: Answering Difficult Questions

Preparation for Lesson Participation:

Read Career EDGE Workbook Section 15: The Interview Process

Read Career EDGE Workbook Section 16: Answering Difficult Questions

Listen to Career EDGE audio lesson: The Interview Process

Listen to Career EDGE audio lesson: Answering Difficult Questions

Watch Career EDGE Video: What Determines Success in the Interview

Watch Career EDGE Video: The Five Interviewer Personality Types

Watch Career EDGE Video: Do’s and Don'ts of the Interview Process

Watch Career EDGE Video: The Most Cited Reasons for Rejecting Applicants

Discussion 4: Questions for the Interviewer

The purpose of this discussion is to create some potential questions that you can ask in an interview.

Step 1: Think of a job you would like to interview for. Step 2: Research a potential company. Step 3: Compose a thoughtful summary response to the following points as your main discussion post. Step 4: Upload to the Discussion Board: The position and company you would like to interview for. List three possible follow up questions that you could ask in an

interview. Be creative! Two possible answers to each of those questions. Be realistic! Step 5: Respond to your peers’ posts with thoughtful, substantive comments that continue the conversation.

Assignment 4: Lesson 4 Reflection Exercises

Instructions:

1. Download the Lesson 4 Reflection Exercises. 2. Complete all steps in the Lesson 4 Reflection Exercises. 3. Save your assignment to your computer. 4. Upload the document as your assignment.

Course Mini Project: Lesson 4 ePortfolio (Part I)

Instructions:

1. Access the ePortfolio link through Moodle. 2. Complete “What's Unique & Compelling About You?” 3. Complete “What Skills Do You Currently Have?” 4. Complete Awards 5. To submit your assignment, go to the

Edit ePortfolio Page. 6. Copy and paste your URL into a word

document. 7. Upload the document as your assignment.

Lesson 4 Quiz

Instructions:

1. It is now time to take lesson 4 quiz. Take some time to think about each question before answering.

2. There are 10 questions on this quiz and you will have 30 minutes to complete it.

3. Because you have a limited amount of time and only one attempt to complete the assessment, you should prepare for it as if it were a closed-book exam.

4. Once you have opened this assessment, the clock will start and you must complete the assessment within 30 minutes.

5. Please note IF YOU DO NOT CLICK SUBMIT ALL AND FINISH, the clock will not stop and the assessment will not be officially submitted.

You will know if you have done this correctly when you see the pop up box that advises you on the submission.

Lesson 5

Objectives: 5, 6

Class Lectures/Presentations Class Preparation

Key Concepts from Textbook – Section 17: On the Job Success Section 18: Planning for Your Future

Preparation for Lesson Participation:

Read Career EDGE Workbook Section 17: On the Job Success

Read Career EDGE Workbook Section 18: Planning for Your Future

Listen to Career EDGE audio lesson: On the Job Success

Watch Career EDGE Video: Taking Initiative on the Job

Watch Career EDGE Video: Five Things to Never Do Around Your Boss

Watch Career EDGE Video: Creating a Work-Life Balance

Watch Career EDGE Video: Take Baby Steps to Create a Better YOU!

Discussion 5: From Student to Professional

The purpose of this discussion is to review the transition period from student life to professional life.

Step 1: Review the following statements: Your experience counts.

Use buzz words in your chosen field during your interview and on your resume.

Examine your out-of-class experiences and relate them to your chosen career goal.

Convey what you learned at your internships and previous jobs.

Quantify your actions.

Control the information that impacts employer’s perception of you.

Always take credit and share your contributions.

Take inventory of occurrences that highlight your personal attributes.

Build a portfolio that showcases your skills and talents.

You now have the EDGE! Step 2: Compose a thoughtful summary response to the following points as your main discussion post. Step 3: Take each statement and write down a few sentences that exemplify how you have completed it either in this course or previously. If you have not yet done it, discuss the steps you will take to achieve it. For example, for the first bullet point, "Your experience

counts," you might write a few sentences about some personal experiences that will be beneficial for your future career.

Step 4: Respond to your peers’ posts with thoughtful, substantive comments that continue the conversation.

Assignment 5: Lesson 5 Reflection Exercises

Instructions:

1. Download the Lesson 5 Reflection Exercises. 2. Complete all steps in the Lesson 5 Reflection Exercises. 3. Save your assignment to your computer. 4. Upload the document as your assignment here.

Course Mini Project: Lesson 5 ePortfolio (Part II)

Instructions:

1. Access the ePortfolio link through Moodle. 2. Upload Resume 3. Upload Professional Headshot 4. Import References 5. Upload Video Resume*optional 6. Upload Projects *optional 7. Upload Transcripts *optional 8. Upload Attendance Reports *optional 9. To submit your assignment, go to the

Edit ePortfolio Page. 10. Copy and paste your URL into a word

document. 11. Upload the document as your assignment

here.

Lesson 5

Objectives: 5, 6

Lesson 5 Quiz

Instructions:

1. It is now time to take lesson 5 quiz. Take some time to think about each question before answering.

2. There are 10 questions on this quiz and you will have 30 minutes to complete it.

3. Because you have a limited amount of time and only one attempt to complete the assessment, you should prepare for it as if it were a closed-book exam.

4. Once you have opened this assessment, the clock will start and you must complete the assessment within 30 minutes.

5. Please note IF YOU DO NOT CLICK SUBMIT ALL AND FINISH, the clock will not stop and the assessment will not be officially submitted.

You will know if you have done this correctly when you see the pop up box that advises you on the submission.