1. 6/11/2016 Welcome! Kaplan University Robin Clark CS 410 – Advanced Career Development Strategies

2. 6/11/2016 Agenda Where Do I Find all This Information? What is “Advanced Career Development Strategies”? Your Take-Aways Grading Values Grading Criteria Late Policies DB Posting Tips Preview Of The Final Portfolio Project

3. 6/11/2016 Agenda (Con’t) How To Earn An “A” For Discussions How To Earn An “A” For Projects Where Are You Now? Managing Your Career Your KSAOs Methods To Communicate With Me How Do I Make It Happen Questions

4. 6/11/2016 Where Can You Find This Information? In Your Syllabus! Seminar transcripts Doc Sharing If you don’t know where you are going, then wherever you go, when you get there, there you are! -- Anonymous

5. 6/11/2016 What is Advanced Career Development Strategies? A Time To: Identify Professions Of Interest Compare Current Qualifications To Those Required For Careers Compile A Career Development Portfolio Develop And Perfect Your Job Application And Interview Skills

6. 6/11/2016 Your Take-Aways At The End Of This Course! An Effective Resume A Cover Letter That Works Effective Interviewing Tips Self-Confidence In Your Skills

7. 6/11/2016 Grading Values Item Discussion Projects Final Portfolio Total Points Points 360 (9 @ 40 points per unit) 440 (3 @ 100 points each; Unit 6 = 140) 200 1000

8. 6/11/2016 Grading Criteria Rubric For Seminars (Options 1 & 2) Rubric For Discussion Questions Rubric For Projects Rubric For Final Portfolio Project

9. 6/11/2016 Policies - Seminar Seminars Are Not Graded Option 2 (Optional) Due Tuesday 11:59 PM ET Each Week. Your responses should be about 150 words (approximately 7-10 sentences). You Do Not Need To Complete Both Options 1 And 2

10. 6/11/2016 Late Policies - Projects Due Tuesday, 11:59 PM ET Of Assigned Unit Late Projects With Extenuating Circumstances We Will Work Together For An Acceptable Alternative Late Projects Without Extenuating Circumstances 5% Points For Each Week Late Up To A Maximum Of 20% Points

11. 6/11/2016 Late Policies – Discussion Board DB Postings Due Tuesdays, 11:59 PM ET After The Unit Deadline, Only Answers To The Original DB Question Will Be Considered; Participation Credit Will Not Be Given For Replies To Classmates' Postings. The Highest Grade Achievable Is A “C” If You Respond To The DB Question But Not To Classmates, You Are Not Completing The Assignment

12. 6/11/2016 Late Policies – DB Postings (con’t) Posting All Responses On Last Day Of Unit Does Not Advance Discussion All Late DB Work Should Be Posted To The Appropriate Unit Late Posts Will Be Accepted Through The End Of Unit 9 Please Remember To Email Me When Late Work Is Posted

13. 6/11/2016 DB Posting Tips You May Wish To Use The Following This Optional Weekly Timetable: Units Start On Wednesdays. By Friday, Respond To The Original DB Question By Sunday, Respond To At Least Two Of Your Classmates’ Responses.

14. 6/11/2016 DB Posting Tips (con’t) Don’t Forget To Also See If Anyone Responded To Your Post And Then Post Any Further Response Monday-Tuesday, Continue Checking The Discussion Board, Responding To Your Classmates (Or To Me) To Continue Advancing The Discussion

15. Preview Of The Final Portfolio Project It Is A Career Development Portfolio (CDP) Projects In Units 3, 4, 6, 8 Are Included In The CDP, Which Is Your Final Project. In Addition, You Will Include Some Exercises Use Unit 1 Checklist As Your Cover Page, Insuring All Required Documents Are Included 6/11/2016

16. How To Earn An “A” For Projects Read The Unit Information Follow The Project Guidelines Read & Follow The “A” Rubric In The Syllabus Double Check Your Work Before Submitting For Spelling And Grammar Issues

17. 6/11/2016 How To Earn An “A” For Discussions Respond To The DB Question One Discussion Topic In Each Unit Responses To The DB Question Should Be In The 100-word/ 7-10 Sentences Range (Approximately) Tip: Create & Modify In MS Word Post Comments To At Least Two Classmates For The DB Question Read & Follow The “A” Rubric In The Syllabus

18. Where Are You Now? In A Job? In A Career? In A Profession? 6/11/2016 What Is The Difference? Where Do You Want to Be?

19. Managing Your Career… … Is A Life Long Process! 6/11/2016

20. Your Contributions To An Employer Your KSAOs! Your Knowledge Your Skills Your Abilities Your Other, Unique Characteristics 6/11/2016

21. How Do I Make it Happen? Complete Your Education Degree Certifications Others Develop And Continually Refine Your Resume Know The Ins-and-Outs Of Interviewing 6/11/2016

22. Methods of Communication Email (rclark3@kaplan.edu) AIM (kaplanrobinclark) Appointments

23. Career Resource Center Mission and Purpose Career Resources is a student-focused service that provides comprehensive career planning to Kaplan University students at all levels of study and to Kaplan University alumni. Our experienced career specialists and career coaches empower individuals to make and implement well-conceived career/life plans by providing expertise, resources, and support. 6/11/2016

24. Career Resource Center Vision (in part) Recognizing that career development is a lifelong process, the Career Resources Team strives to help students master the art of self-assessment, occupational exploration, decision-making, goal- setting, self-marketing, job searching, and developing productive connections in the workplace. Career Resources fosters a welcoming, accessible environment where diversity is celebrated and the uniqueness of each individual is valued. 6/11/2016

25. Career Resources Assistance Career Guidance Career Options By Major Resumes And Cover Letters Interviews And Follow-up Job Search Career Goal Timeline Virtual Career Seminars February 6/11/2016

26. Career Guidance Occupational Information Occupational Profile Workplace Traits And Qualities Track Your Skills And Success Work/Life Balance 6/11/2016

27. Career Options By Major KU Graduate Employment Examples Of Job Titles Job Opportunities By Program Associations 6/11/2016

28. Resumes & Cover Letters Parts Of A Resume Resume Tips Resume Dos And Don'ts Sample Resumes Sample Cover Letters 6/11/2016

29. Interviews And Follow-Up Interview Tips Portfolios Interview Killers Body Language Answering Difficult Questions Your Turn To Ask Questions Interview Practice Thank You Notes Tips For Follow-up Salary Information 6/11/2016

30. Job Search Job Search Challenges Internet Job Searches Networking Job Search Sites Industry Specific Job Search Sites Career Opportunities With The Government Online Application Tips Informational Interviews 6/11/2016

31. Career Resource Center Check it out! http://kucampus.kaplan.edu/Platfor m/AcademicSupport/CareerService s/CareerServices.aspx 6/11/2016

32. Q&A? Thanks For Coming And Have A Great Term!