1. 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

2. Introduction to the course and the: Business Placement Office

3. 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

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

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

6. 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.

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. BPO Use NOT Required!
98% typically use services

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

12. 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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