Professional Career Development
What is A Professional Career
Development Course?
Professional Career Development (PCD) is a two-credit hour course designed to give you a
very early start on the process of career planning and development. The process
involves thoughtful self-assessment, career exploration, planning and
follow-through with preliminary employment strategies. The philosophy of the course is that this process
is ongoing, systematic, and aimed toward a fulfilling work life, which is part
of your overall plan for personal development.
Engaging in this ongoing process should be challenging, interesting, and
enjoyable. Taking advantage of the options in this PCD course will aid you in
your transition from college student to professional employee and give you a
more direct route to your long-term career goals by anticipating and acquiring
the requisite skill sets, courses, and experiences for an entry-level job that
will be the best starting point on your chosen career path.
Career
planning and development in PCD will:
The course is taught by faculty and staff in
your academic discipline. The
instruction is supplemented by inviting guests from the professional community,
usually in panels, who will give you a realistic view of the work life in your
profession after you graduate. The
career center staff also participates in the instruction because they have an
immediate role of assisting you in finding an internships, part-time
employment, and career opportunities after graduation. This team approach
to instruction, supplemented by follow-up projects and assigned readings, is
designed to facilitate your achieving your short-term and long-term career
goals.
This
career planning and development course was designed following a very simple
model of assessment, exploration, goal setting and follow-through.
Each
week you will have the opportunity to attend a two hour lecture class. These class sessions are taught by those who
can best serve as experts, including many faculty members, business guests,
staff, and graduate students. The first
part of the class will be taught by your instructor/career Counselor and the
second part will be short talks or panels from career professionals and the
Relationship of Professional Development Course to the
PDC
works closely
with the
Because
we want you to start forming a relationship with the
You
will complete and submit the Registration Information form online from many
workstations on or off-campus that can be connected to the Internet.
Complete information regarding how to construct a Word Resume is
available on-line as well.
Once
you have completed the registration, you can use the office system to find
summer jobs, part-time jobs, and internships. Full details can be found online
in the Resume Writing Guide and the
Course Materials
Materials
used throughout the semester include the PCD Syllabus (which is really an
advanced workbook) and the other resources located on the
Syllabus:
Your
syllabus is actually an extended Workbook
that covers the learning events and projects. Course details are presented
as thoroughly as possible. The first several pages of the syllabus present the
course introduction and overview and the grading chart. In the remaining
chapters, the course content is organized week by week so that you can clearly
see you're reading assignments, what project are due/available each week, and
the subjects addressed in the projects.
Many
of the grading and project details will not be covered in the lectures or
panels. Please carefully read the entirety of this syllabus and ask specific
questions of your instructor in person or through email. Your
Textbook:
The suggested course textbook is Career
Planning Strategies by Dr. C. Randall Powell. There are suggested reading
assignments in your syllabus pertaining to every presentations and much helpful
career development information. The most
current edition is the fifth edition.
Course Requirements
PCD
has several course requirements. You will be expected to participate by Q&A
discussion in all class sessions you attend. Attending classes, submitting all
required projects and documents, and achieving point totals for the desired
grade are all required. All of this information is outlined in the Grade Ranges chart and it is your
responsibility to see that you complete these requirements.
Ethics
We are
obliged to follow up on all reported cases of academic misconduct and do so in
accordance with University guidelines for due process. Students whose behaviors
are determined to be unethical are assigned an academic sanction comprised of a
minimum of one full letter grade
reduction from the grade they would otherwise receive, and a report is filed
with the University. We expect full
adherence to that code from all students in this course.
While
we will follow up on all reported cases of a number of possible kinds of
infractions, all students should be aware of the two common problem areas in
this particular class:
Submitting
project work that is not your own will result in initiation of the academic
misconduct procedures. No work done for another class may be
submitted in whole or in part. We ask that you not repeat work in one Project
that you have completed in another earlier project.
Attendance slips with an evaluation are used to
confirm your class attendance. Submitting a slip for an event you did not
attend, or submitting a slip for another student who did not attend or who left
a session early, will result in initiation of the academic misconduct
procedure. Likewise, submitting an attendance slip that represents credit toward
your grade when you in fact did not attend a session will result in initiation
of the academic misconduct procedures. You MUST print AND sign your
name on all attendance and evaluation slips to ensure proper identification.
Understanding
ethical standards now and learning how to behave in an ethically responsible
way is part of your professional training.
This issue is complex, but holding yourself to a high ethical standard
now is a professional behavior that will only benefit you in the long run.
Class Etiquette
Think of PCD as professional training and behave in
all class sessions as though you are “on the job.” Treat the guests, each of your instructors, all
course-related personnel, and your colleagues with the courtesy and respect
that you expect to receive in return.
Students exhibiting any inappropriate behaviors in any
sessions will not receive attendance credit and may be asked to leave the room.
“Inappropriate behaviors” include talking, sleeping, doing other work in class,
arriving late or leaving early, and use of electronic devices. Beyond the inherent bad taste of such behaviors,
appropriate behaviors are part of the curriculum of this course. Please turn
off all cell phones prior to class.
There
is an additional very practical reason for insisting on adherence to proper
classroom etiquette. We invite many guests to participate in this class. We have guest speakers, faculty members,
business guests and alumni (many of whom are also employers). All guests are generously contributing their
valuable time, and many of them have traveled great distances and given much
personal time to share their knowledge and experiences with students. It is
unthinkable for students to not treat guests with respect.
Class
sessions are often comprised of panels; faculty, career professionals, career
center staff, and/or alumni. Faculty will provide information to give you an
opportunity to compare and contrast career opportunities in your profession.
The panels discuss careers in the participants' functional fields. Some of the
questions that guests will address include the following:
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What are your entry-level positions like? |
How many hours per week do you work? |
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What kinds of qualities and skills should successful graduating
students have when applying for these jobs? |
Do you work in teams or alone? |
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What University courses would help prepare me for a successful career
in that area? |
What is the work environment like? |
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What functions do you perform? |
What do you like and dislike about your job? |
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How does involvement in outside activities factor in to the overall
assessment of potential candidates? |
What kinds of personality traits are assets in your type of work? |
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What type of background do you have? |
What are you looking for in students when you recruit here? |
Class Topics
Professional
Guests:
Your instructor and your career center staff will
regularly invite practicing career professionals to participate in this
class. The career center staff will
occasionally come to class and advise you of opportunities within your
profession that is available to you.
They will discuss web site services, job listings, internship
opportunities, part-time jobs, informational sessions, career fairs, resume
referrals, search agents, and many other employment related services. You are
expected to arrive on time and be prepared to participate in each professional
panel. Time will be allocated for questions and answers.
Lectures: Select Career
Opportunities Orientation Program:
(Guest
Lecturers)
Each semester many guest lecturers are invited to
participate in the course. Professional practitioners teach many different
topics especially the portion of the class devoted to Career Exploration. These are held during regularly scheduled lecture
times. This segment of the course is known as the “Select Career Opportunities
Orientation Program” (SCOOP). These sessions are an extremely popular part of
the course. They start immediately and continue during your regularly scheduled
lecture class time.
The “Select Career Opportunities Orientation Program”
is designed to provide an opportunity for you to explore a variety of possible
occupations, industry groups, and training programs prior to your graduation
from college. We will also discuss topics relative to your job search
activities. It is realistic orientation to the world of work from the point of
view of practitioners rather than just textbooks, academic empathy, and
personal fantasies. We do not purport to cover all career opportunities—only select
options which typically are in career fields in which large numbers of
graduates are hired upon degree completion within your discipline.
Content
The career opportunities described are designed to
orient you to the initial job
prospects after college that may later lead to a long-range professional
career. These initial jobs in your
profession will eventually lead to opportunities with growing
responsibilities. This is a strategic career planning course, not just a “how to get a job” course. You need to invest in long-term look at your
career options and career management tools.
As a broadening experience, it is not unusual for many
graduates to try more than one entry-level alternative as part of a
professional career management strategy. You are likely to discover after
graduation that the ideal job was not what you expected. Keep your options open.
Learn as much as you can about several job possibilities. The job
market can be very fluid at the post-college stage of your early career.
The SCOOP programs, and your regular preceding
lectures, have a variety of purposes:
Explore
Career Alternatives
·
Evaluate job
functions: What is the right fit for you?
·
Consider various
industry groups and employers: Stay focused.
·
Learn about
typical career paths and how to get into the path you desire: Keep your options
open and clear.
·
Evaluate training
programs: Learn as you earn.
·
Investigate
specific employers: Compare your options.
Assist in
Career Decision Making
·
Establish broad
career objectives: What can you do?
·
Set specific,
achievable goals: What do you really want to do?
·
Focus on a
specific job: Who employs graduates like me?
·
Prepare for
interviews: Put your best foot forward.
·
Select employers
to interview: Get a jump on your competition.
Aid in
Your internship Search Activities
·
Provide
Networking Contacts
·
Share Your Resume
Your lectures and SCOOP sessions are part of the
regular lecture classes during the semester. Guests are invited to make a short
presentation on a specific professional career field or career topic. These
guests, sometimes alumni and/or senior-level managers, often come with
high-impact, hard-hitting presentations. Your
These sessions are packed with career content that is
very useful in your career decision-making process. Your future interview
presentation will show a close match to what you learn about the employer job
specifications and employment procedures in these sessions.
Student Participation
In essence, the SCOOP lectures fill the role of an
internship career fair. Obviously, those who hear the presentation stand a
better chance of having a good interview with the employer for an internship at
a later date. You should take maximum advantage of this networking opportunity.
Over time, networking, as a search strategy, is one of the most useful job
search techniques.
Employer Participation
Many different employers participate in the SCOOP
lectures. Most employers consider it an honor to have been chosen to make a
presentation in this class. We rotate our selection each year and try to vary
the size of the employers and the type of career fields and topics that they
discuss. Some are alumni. Use this
component of the course wisely!
The program is designed to give you a broad, well-rounded
exposure to different occupations, industry groups, career search techniques
and training programs. The goal is to keep you from locking yourself into a
narrow career niche at this early point in your life. You should keep
an open
mind until the entire exploration process is complete.
Career research suggests that an individual who
assembles a broad base of career information makes the wisest career decisions
later. Not having to change a career direction or job frequently allows you to
enjoy a higher level of job satisfaction and higher earnings.
Educational Content
The SCOOP lecture concept is obviously important to
both the employer and the University. Major advantages accrue to employers
invited to participate:
We have seen significant evidence of increased hiring
as a result of employer participation. We know from hard evidence that you will
perform significantly better in the interview process than comparable students
at other universities. This class and the SCOOP lectures are often cited by
employers as the reason.
We urge you to participate for longer-term networking
purposes as well as educational
purposes.
Resume Distribution
After listening to the presentation, you may wish to
provide the employer with a copy of your resume. Indicate at the top of your
resume the position in which you are interested or attach a cover letter. Leaving your resume informs the firm of your
interest so if they have later needs, they may contact you directly.
Many firms will email you after they receive your
resume and ask that you contact them for an interview. This signals that they
might have further interest in you. In
many situations, these SCOOP sessions serve as a continuous Career Fair for your university.
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Network, circulate, and promote
yourself! |
Attendance Points
You must attend each class to receive credit for
attending. Your instructor will be taking attendance which will
influence your class grade. There are no
make-ups.
Counseling Career
Sessions:
You are
encouraged to meet with career center staff regularly but you are not required
to do so.
You
will discover that the career Center offers many professional informational
sessions as well as many workshops related to employment considerations. In addition, the career center offers
individual career counseling sessions.
Some of the sessions are with recent alumni, student volunteers as well
as professional staff. They can provide
you valuable guidance on resume preparation, cover letter design, researching
employment options on the Internet, using the career Center web site, and many
other valuable services. It may be necessary to establish an appointment if you
wish some specific individual services.
Please go to the career center to access these services. More will be discussed in class about the
details.
If I take my class projects to a
Your
Counselor will be looking at the form, style, and substance of the presentation
that you make to them regarding what you have written for the project. Some of
the more common considerations that your Counselor may address in your
presentations:
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Have you thoughtfully considered what was asked of you in the project
and carefully selected, organized and presented key points for your
presentation? |
Do you have gestures or habits (tapping pencil, playing with keys or
change in your pocket, tearing paper) that may prove distracting to
listeners? |
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What about form and style? Is your presentation nicely paced, or do
you speak too quickly or too slowly? |
How is your posture? |
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Is your pronunciation clear? |
Are there other aspects of non-verbal communication you could
improve? |
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Are there habits of speech (“you know,” “um,” “like”) that you should
seek to eliminate? |
Do you make appropriate eye contact? |
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Are your gestures appropriate for the points you are making? |
Are you an enthusiastic speaker? |
Once a
career staff member meets with you a couple of times, he/she may make
references to improvement in certain areas you had discussed or suggest areas
that still need attention in both your writing and presentation skills. In all
probability, your instructor in the career center staff will concur on your
project content and efforts. However, in
no way will your career center take any responsibility for grading your project
or suggesting that you will get a certain grade if you as we suggest. Only the class instructor can assume
responsibility for your grade.
(See “Grading
Scale”)
Grading
for PCD is based on achieving
minimums established for each grade category and by achieving an overall point
accumulation minimum established for each grade. You accumulate points in
different ways: attending class sessions; attending professional panels (called
SCOOPS); submitting passing projects. The following text describes the grading
system in more detail.
Your
grade will be based on a point accumulation scheme. You will receive 10 points for each of the
lectures that you attend. You will also
receive 10 points for each of the guest lectures that you attend. You will receive 30 points for each of the
projects that you submit that receive a passing grade.
To
earn a grade of 9.0 or higher you must complete at least seven projects with a
grade of passing. You must complete at
least six projects to get a grade of
8.0 or higher and have at least a 7.0, or a pass, on the project. You must
complete at least five projects to
get a grade of 7.0 or higher and have at least a 7.0 on the project to be
counted as a passing project.
The
grading scheme is structured in such a way that you cannot gain all of your
points to pass this class solely by classroom participation. You will need to do at least five projects
from a list of over 10 projects. We
recommend that you submit a project every other week after the project topic is
discussed in class. A recommended set of
projects that correspond with topics covered in previous weeks is given in the SCHEDULE which is printed at the end
of this syllabus/workbook introduction.
As
this is a highly experiential course with many guests coming into class
regularly, class attendance is absolutely critical.. We encourage you to not miss any sessions. When selecting a career
and researching career options, it is most desirable to explore the complete range
of options available to you.
The assumption made in all sessions you attend is that
you are always fully prepared to participate. Additionally, all students are expected to behave in all course
sessions in ways that reflect proper class etiquette – no talking, no sleeping,
no using electronic devices, no doing other work, etc. Keep in mind that some
attendance events are required. No
attendance credit will be given for any event, required or not, for those not
prepared or for those displaying inappropriate class behaviors.
Class
attendance is one of the ways to collect points. Each time you attend a class,
you will be required to complete a short evaluation and return it as you
leave. You will receive attendance
points for participating in the opening lecture as well as additional points
for attending the closing panel discussion. The mechanics on doing this will be
discussed in class.
Projects, Required and
Optional:
Submitting
passing projects is another way to accumulate points. There are several
projects that all students are required to submit if we expect to earn a
passing grade. The required projects are your "resume" and the final
"professional career development" projects. During certain weeks, you have many options
from which to choose. The projects are a
main focus of the course:
The
variety of projects from which you can choose allows you to personalize the PCD
curriculum to suit your needs and interests. Full project descriptions can be
found described later in the syllabus.
Project Documents: A
document has been designed and discussed for each project using Microsoft Word.
In order to complete a project, you must follow directions given in each
project description carefully and complete the written work using Microsoft
Word, save the document, and then email to the instructor as well as bring a
hardcopy to the appropriate class.
Incomplete, as well as incorrect, projects will not
pass.
Attention to detail is as critical in this course as it will be in
any internship or full-time job you take.
Project Grading:
Projects are graded PASS or FAIL. You must complete each section of a project
and do quality work (judged as “A” or “B”) throughout the project in order to
receive a passing grade on that project.
Common
problems that prevent projects from passing include failure to submit a project
on time or to verify that a project was successfully submitted, failure to
follow directions and complete all
parts of a project, and submitting written work that fails to meet the
specifications of the project or that contains too many surface-level
grammatical and other errors. Most of these problems can be avoided by taking
time to proofread your work before submitting it and by asking questions of
your instructor when you find that you do not understand part of the
instructions for a project.
Failed and late Projects: Your instructor has complete control over deciding
whether or not to accept late projects or allow you to redo a failed project.
Project Make-Ups: There are no make-up opportunities for projects aside from excused
absences. Even with excused absences, other than medical, the due date for work
submission will be the same. No late
projects will ever qualify for full credit without an excused absence.
(EXCUSED ABSENCES: All religious holiday
conflicts are excused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to complete
the paperwork for these excused absences.
Make-ups for Missed Requirements:
Failure to meet any of the class
requirements results in failing the course. All projects must be received by your appointment time to be considered. Late papers will not be accepted, and failure
to submit the make-up paper on time, or failure to submit a satisfactory paper,
will result in the final letter grade being lowered by one full letter. No projects will be accepted past the end of the
semester.
All project instructions are
accessed through the syllabus. It will
be asked to prepare each project using a Word document with the title of the
project been listed as your main heading.
IMPORTANT: All projects must be submitted by e-mail
prior to the due date and also delivered via hardcopy in class on the due date.
All
projects must be submitted to your instructor in order to receive credit. Your
instructor will mark your printed copy with the points you earn –30 for
Satisfactory, 0 for Unsatisfactory, or 40 for outstanding work – and sign and
date it. KEEP these copies in a file since they will be your proof of grade in
the event of a computer crash or other problems. Only signed copies will be used in grade disputes.
Each potential project is thoroughly described in this
syllabus and refers to specific assignments in the textbook. Two projects required of everyone in order to
pass the course are the EMPLOYER RESUME and
the final professional development project called CAREER PORTFOLIO. These can
be combined with any two other projects to earn a passing grade of D. Here is
the total breakout of project requirements by grade:
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10 |
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8 passing
projects + attendance points or more |
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9.0 |
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7 passing
projects + attendance points |
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8.0 |
= |
6 passing
projects + attendance points |
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7.0 |
= |
5 passing
projects + attendance points |
Required Projects
The Employer
Resume project, involves preparing a resume and submitting it to the
Your networking resume is used when you feel the
reviewer will take the time to read it thoroughly versus a recruiter who just
wants to quickly scan and screen your background. Your recommender resume provides more
information to a potential employer. The
more information that you provide can assist an employer in seeing how your
talents match their job descriptions.
You must also submit a printed copy of
the Employer Resume to your instructor.
The purpose of the Employer Resume is to urge you to pull together information from a
variety of sources into a single document. Nearly every professional, whether
seeking employment or not, maintains some type of personal resume. The resume
is fundamental as a starting point in career planning that it is absolutely
required of all class participants. Every time you change jobs or get a
promotion, an updated resume is in order.
Most hiring
managers want a one-page-only resume. You must try to meet this requirement.
Hit the high points that detail your most relevant competencies. Your networking resume (recommender resume) can
be longer because you are fairly sure that your networking partner will
take the time to read it.
Career Portfolio, the final
career development project, must be turned in to your instructor after all
other desired projects have been presented.
Your Career Portfolio, which is
due in your last week, will serve as your final exam.
The selection of the remaining projects is entirely
optional, but you must submit at least
five written projects or you will fail the course. Each has a deadline by
which it must be completed; special instructions for projects are given in the
syllabus. Most students pick and choose from these, depending upon the course
grade desired, time pressures, and personal needs. Some students prefer to
focus on career exploration, some on search tool development, and others on
interviewing-related topics. Which
projects you elect to submit depends upon your opinion of which projects from
the suggested list best meets your personal and professional needs. Most students in this course focus on an
evaluation of their current and potential credentials and work on identifying
specific career options that are available within their chosen academic
profession. The goal is to investigate
the types of career opportunities that are available to you after graduation,
given the talents that you develop while in your academic program.
Many use the course to enhance their written communication and leadership abilities by completing projects that demand more
attention to these skills.
Project
Instructions
There are some rules for preparing and submitting
projects of which you should be aware. All projects must be emailed as an
attachment to your instructor. And you must bring a copy to your class. Your
instructor will grade all written projects. Minimum page length refers to
substantive text. You may elect to upload many of these projects
on to the career center web site.
Most projects indicate page length, but not all do.
When you write reports in the professional work world, you will not usually be
told how many pages to produce. You will write however much is necessary to
convey your point. When page length is not indicated in these projects, aim for
a total of 3-5 pages of substantive text, being sure to thoroughly cover all
necessary points.
You are encouraged to discuss your project outline in
advance with your Career Center Counselor. Your career needs are unique. If you
want to tweak your work to fit your special needs, your instructor will almost
always allow some adjustment to the project. But any modifications must be agreed
upon IN ADVANCE.
Your advance outline, if modified from the original
assignment, should be submitted and discussed the week before it is due. Your
instructor will allow you some flexibility provided that it is consistent with
the goals of the project and approved prior to being submitted.
You will see the projects listed in the grading
section of the syllabus. You can click
on the grade title which will link you to a more complete description of the
project.
Project Grading
Each project is worth 30 points. You have a choice of
options. There are 10 or more projects
from which you can choose. You want to
make your choice wisely. It is your
option as to which projects to complete but we recommend that you select
projects that will tend to be most beneficial to you at this point in your
career. Your Resume Project and your final Career
Portfolio, your final professional development project, are the two
projects that are absolutely required for you to receive a passing grade in
this course (along with three other projects).
Projects are graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
basis. To earn a “Satisfactory” grade, your work must be of high quality
standards indicative of your past grade performance and the standards of this
university.
You will have all of your individual projects graded
by your designated instructor. If your submitted project is lower than his or
her acceptable quality, at the sole discretion of your instructor, you may
rework the project. If your project is of outstanding quality (compared to 90%
of the others) the first time it is presented, your instructor may choose to
award you additional points. It is rare for additional points to be awarded.
See the chart for the point system. Only 10% of all projects are graded as
“Outstanding” by your instructor.
Written projects will be graded every week. You will
probably know your grade as soon as possible, usually via e-mail
notification. In order to receive full
credit for a written project, it must be submitted prior to your assigned class.
If you receive a failing grade for a project, consult
with your instructor so that you understand why the project failed. When
writing your projects, please be aware of all the stated requirements listed.
Failure to include a key part of the assignment could result in a failing grade
for the project, even if the rest of the work was excellent.
Guidelines
You will notice that there are many references to the
textbook, Career Planning Strategies: Hire Me! (5th Edition),
in the syllabus. Do not attempt to do any project without first reading the
assigned chapters. The entire textbook is located on the
The syllabus will spell out minimum page requirements
as well as format and layout requirements. Sometimes you will be directed to
cut and paste a form into your project. Follow
the syllabus directions EXACTLY when submitting each project.
Within each project, there may be
additional suggested readings recommended before you complete the project.
Project Delivery
Instructions
IMPORTANT: All projects
submitted MUST be received by your instructor at the time of your class. Students who wait until the last
minute to turn in their work run the risk that technological difficulty will
prevent a successful e-mail delivery. We strongly encourage all students to
write and send in their in advance of the within the specific time.
You are asked to e-mail your projects to your
instructor and upload several of the projects into your career center web site
under “other documents” if relevant.
This section of the
All projects must be submitted in Microsoft Word
document format (the Employer Resume must
also be submitted into the
To turn in a project, email it as an attachment to your instructor so that it can be saved by you,
your instructor, and your career center staff.
You must also always bring a copy of
your project with you to class.
If time permits, your instructor prefers to read your project immediately after your
scheduled class so feedback, if any, can be shared with you before you proceed
to complete another subsequent project.
Grade Notification:
You
are responsible for reviewing your grades on a regular basis. Contact your instructor in person or by
e-mail concerning any discrepancies between your expectations and what the
instructor has recorded for you.
If your grade points fail to
appear in your instructor’s grade book as you expected, you should appeal immediately
through your instructor. The instructor will research the problem and respond
quickly.
Ultimately, it is your
responsibility to see that your grade is properly maintained.
No
quizzes or exams are administered in this class.
Grade Reporting
All grade reporting is
returned in a timely way. It is very important to have your name (last name
first) and your instructor’s name clearly and legibly marked on all your forms
and projects.
This syllabus lists all the
requirements needed to achieve each of the letter grades for this course. You
are in control of the grade you receive. These minimums must be met:
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You must achieve a certain number of total course
points for a specific grade.
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You must complete a minimum number of passing
projects, including the required Employer Resume and Career Portfolio.
For example, if you have
enough points for a 9.0 but have not completed the requisite number of passing
projects, your grade will be calculated based on minimum projects and minimum
points. See the grading scale for exact requirements.
You must decide which events you wish to attend, be on
time, meet deadlines, submit quality work, and participate actively in
attendance events.
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We strongly urge that you build more points than indicated in the
requirements to avoid unpleasant surprises
with your grade at the end of the course. |
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Event |
Grade Activity-Topics |
Possible Points |
Points Earned |
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1 |
L1:
Professional Career Development |
10 |
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2 |
L2:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
3 |
L3:
Career Planning: Self-Assessment |
10 |
|
|
4 |
L4:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
5 |
L5:
Identifying Your Professional Talents |
10 |
|
|
6 |
L6:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
7 |
L7:
Career Planning: Professional Career
Exploration |
10 |
|
|
8 |
L8:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
9 |
L9:
Developing Your Professional Resume |
10 |
|
|
10 |
L10:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
11 |
L11:
Enhancing Your Professional Resume |
10 |
|
|
12 |
L12:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
13 |
L13:
Preparing Your Career and Internship Cover
Letters |
10 |
|
|
14 |
L14:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
15 |
L15:
Professional Communications |
10 |
|
|
16 |
L16:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
17 |
L17:
Preparing for Your Professional And
Internship Interviews |
10 |
|
|
18 |
L18:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
19 |
L19:
Conducting Your Professional And
Internship Interviews |
10 |
|
|
20 |
L20:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
21 |
L21:
The Career Fair Search Process |
10 |
|
|
22 |
L22:
L10: SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
23 |
L23:
Exploring Internship Options Within
Your Profession |
10 |
|
|
24 |
L24:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
25 |
L25:
Networking Search Strategies Within
Your Profession |
10 |
|
|
26 |
L26:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
27 |
L27:
Developing Your Professional Career
Portfolio |
10 |
|
|
28 |
L28:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
29 |
L29:
Influencing Your Networking Partners |
10 |
|
|
30 |
L30:
SCOOPS |
10 |
|
|
31 |
Projects
as needed |
30 |
Each |
APPENDIX – Quick Links
Projects – alphabetical listing
Lectures – alphabetical listing