Introduction to X420 and BPO: Overview JOBTALKS JOBTALKS Business Career Planning and Placement Indiana University School of Business C. Randall Powell, Ph.D. Introduction to X420 and BPO: Overview

Introduction to the course and the: Business Placement Office

Business X420 Business Career Planning and Placement Previews (X420) Introduction to course syllabus, objectives, and what is expected Introduction to basic operations and services offered by the BPO Evaluation Card

Textbook "Career Planning Today" 3rd edition Assignments taken from book Contains examples Read now for guidance Start projects early

Communicate via E-Mail Required for Grade Recording Active e-mail account E mail questions to "bpoX420@indiana.edu" Complete Resume Expert: name and address, registration data Upload first resume First resume = Project 1 credit Check BPO e-mail daily

Credit Points Lecture #1: X420 Introduction You will receive credit if you: Complete the evaluation card and return it at the end of this presentation.

Syllabus Changes Changes will be printed in the... New X420 Syllabus in the Fall Check the changes in: Due Dates Grade Points Grade Ranges

Headstart Lectures Complete some lectures this term Will not need to repeat in fall Very helpful in early jump-starting Interviewing lectures most helpful Watch for time offered

Important Deadlines! 1. Pick-up software 2. Attend Resume Lecture 3. Enter resume data 4. Submit via Upload Station 5. Attend Resume Lab session during first week of classes

BPO Use NOT Required! 98% typically use services

Packet Materials Initial Mailing Letter First Career Street Journal Class Packet Intro Memo Resume Workbook

Overview Introduction to X420 and BPO: JOBTALKS JOBTALKS Business Career Planning and Placement Indiana University School of Business C. Randall Powell, Ph.D.

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