Module 9: How Do I Prepare for a Career? Part I
Module 9: How Do I Prepare for a Career? Part I
ASU Career Services is dedicated to the career development of ASU students and alumni. They provide comprehensive services in all areas of career advising and assessment, career events and fairs, educational programs, and partnerships with local, state, regional, and national employers.
In module 9, we will:
identify and analyze personal skill sets
create a resume based on best-practices/examples
apply expert feedback to enhance resume
Complete: Skills Development
skills sought after by employers
ASU Career and Professional Development Services offers many resources designed to help you evaluate career options, learn about internships, and launch your career. Their website will connect you to resources and information including detailed information about cover letters and resumes, interviewing, business etiquette, portfolios, graduate school admission processes, effective job and internship search strategies and more.
To get started,
Visit the ASU Career Services (Links to an external site.)web page and review the resources. As a current student, you might find the information listed under Career Preparation particularly useful and helpful.
Review the Career Competencies (Links to an external site.)that employers find most valuable. Then, download and complete the Skills Development Worksheet (Links to an external site.) either by hand or digitally.
Your answers will help to narrow your choices as you explore potential careers. You may have blanks or the entire form may be filled. Use this tool to consolidate some of what is important to you and assist in your career exploration. You will submit this worksheet at the end of the unit.
Image Source: What type of skills are you looking for in new hires vs. What are the skills that your new hires lack the most. Universum (universumglobal.com).
Complete: Skills Development
skills sought after by employers
ASU Career and Professional Development Services offers many resources designed to help you evaluate career options, learn about internships, and launch your career. Their website will connect you to resources and information including detailed information about cover letters and resumes, interviewing, business etiquette, portfolios, graduate school admission processes, effective job and internship search strategies and more.
To get started,
Visit the ASU Career Services (Links to an external site.)web page and review the resources. As a current student, you might find the information listed under Career Preparation particularly useful and helpful.
Review the Career Competencies (Links to an external site.)that employers find most valuable. Then, download and complete the Skills Development Worksheet (Links to an external site.) either by hand or digitally.
Your answers will help to narrow your choices as you explore potential careers. You may have blanks or the entire form may be filled. Use this tool to consolidate some of what is important to you and assist in your career exploration. You will submit this worksheet at the end of the unit.
Image Source: What type of skills are you looking for in new hires vs. What are the skills that your new hires lack the most. Universum (universumglobal.com).
Meet: ASU Career Service Advisor (20 pts)
Submit Assignment
Due Sunday by 11:59pm Points 20 Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
The centerpiece of ASU Career Services is one-on-one career advising. ASU students and alumni are welcome to meet with one of our experienced advisors to discuss their individual career needs and questions. Career advising isn’t just for seniors about to graduate. It is available to any ASU student, irrespective of their year in school, and to all alumni.
Schedule a time to meet with a career advisor. Be prepared to discuss your resume with your advisor. Career Advising options include in-person appointments, phone appointments (Links to an external site.), and online assistance (Links to an external site.)through the resume drop box and answers to quick questions though Live Chat. Offices are open Monday through Friday.
After your meeting with the career advisor, write a brief reflection on your experience and update your resume according to their feedback.
To receive full credit for this assignment, please submit:
Your Skills Development Worksheet (Links to an external site.) (digital file or photo of hardcopy)–10 points
Your Career Services Advisor Meeting reflection–10 points
This activity is worth 20 points.
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