SSSW_CARE100: Career Essentials (Professional)

About Course

This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to:

Identify Employment Opportunities
Create Personal Branding Collateral
Effectively Conduct a Professional Job Interview
Job Search
Resume Writing
Follow-Up Strategies

Be able to describe a desired Career Path for the next five years.
Be able to create a Short-written assessment of Interview Strengths and Weaknesses.
Be able to evaluate Personal and Professional skills and interests relative to their desired Career Path.
Be able to conduct a Professional Employment Interview.
Respond constructively to criticism in a Proactive and Professional manner.
Have created effective Digital Marketing Collateral.
Be able to demonstrate how to Professionally Management their Digital presence.

Course Content

Self-paced

Topic 1: Digital Footprints

03:49
LO1: Define Digital Footprints and explain how Digital Footprints are created and the implications for Professional Reputation

05:45
LO2: Evaluate methods to manage and protect Digital Footprint

05:43
LO3: Comprehend the impact of Digital Footprints on Job search and Career advancement

05:08
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 2: Social Media Tools

03:35
LO1: Identify various Social Media tools and their applications in Professional Networking

06:05
LO2: Demonstrate effective use of Social Media tools to enhance Professional Presence

06:07
LO3: Knowledge Check
Topic 3: Employment Resources

03:46
LO1: List and describe various Employment Resources available for Job Seekers

07:31
LO2: Evaluate the effectiveness of different Employment Resources in securing Job Opportunities

10:03
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 4: Search Engines and Media Profile

04:17
LO1: Explain the role of Search Engines in Job Hunting and Personal Branding

06:09
LO2: Describe how to optimize a Media Profile to improve Search Engine visibility

04:25
LO3: List and explain different Search Engine

06:21
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 5: Industry and Company Intelligence

04:01
LO1: Identify key sources of Industry and Company Intelligence

05:25
LO2: Analyze Industry trends and Company profiles to inform Career Decisions

00:00
LO3: Knowledge Check
Topic 6: Target Markets

00:00
LO1: Define Target Markets and their importance in Career Planning

00:00
LO2: Identify specific Target Markets relevant to Personal Career goals

00:00
LO3: Knowledge Check
Topic 7: Career Planning

00:00
LO1: Explain the significance of SWOT analysis in Career Planning

00:00
LO2: Apply the SMART goal-setting framework to establish clear, achievable Career Objectives

00:00
LO3: Describe a Career roadmap outlining Educational and Professional development steps

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 8: Resume and Cover Letter

00:00
LO1: Explain the Resume writing process

00:00
LO2: List and explain different types of Resumes

00:00
LO3: Explain how to present your Educational background in a Resume effectively

00:00
LO4: Enumerate the purpose of a Cover Letter

00:00
LO5: Explain how to write the Opening statement, Body, and Concluding paragraph in a Cover Letter

00:00
LO6: Knowledge Check
Topic 9: Interview Preparation and Follow-up

00:00
LO1: Recall and state the key elements of a Professional Phone Greeting before the Interview

00:00
LO2: Identify key facts about the Company, and its Competitors through research before the Interview

00:00
LO3: Describe how the Dress Code and User-friendly Portfolio impact the Interview

00:00
LO4: Explain how Body Language impacts during the Interview

00:00
LO5: Understand the Importance of Post-Interview Follow-up, including sending thank-you notes

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Topic 10: Skills Inventory and Cross-Training

00:00
LO1: Recall and explain the key steps for Preparing a Telephone Interview

00:00
LO2: Comprehend the importance of a Resume, Cover letter, and Portfolio for creating a positive First Impression

00:00
LO3: Explain the essential Technical and Workplace skills required in today’s Job Market

00:00
LO4: Explain the benefits of Cross-training in enhancing employability

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Topic 11: Professional Associations and Professional Development

00:00
LO1: Explain the benefits of membership in Professional Associations

00:00
LO2: Describe the Significance of Professional Development in the context of Career Growth and Success

00:00
LO3: List and explain different types of Professional Development

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Module Based Quiz

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Self-paced

Topic 1: Digital Footprints

LO1: Define Digital Footprints and explain how Digital Footprints are created and the implications for Professional Reputation

LO2: Evaluate methods to manage and protect Digital Footprint

LO3: Comprehend the impact of Digital Footprints on Job search and Career advancement

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 2: Social Media Tools

LO1: Identify various Social Media tools and their applications in Professional Networking

LO2: Demonstrate effective use of Social Media tools to enhance Professional Presence

LO3: Knowledge Check

Topic 3: Employment Resources

LO1: List and describe various Employment Resources available for Job Seekers

LO2: Evaluate the effectiveness of different Employment Resources in securing Job Opportunities

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 4: Search Engines and Media Profile

LO1: Explain the role of Search Engines in Job Hunting and Personal Branding

LO2: Describe how to optimize a Media Profile to improve Search Engine visibility

LO3: List and explain different Search Engine

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 5: Industry and Company Intelligence

LO1: Identify key sources of Industry and Company Intelligence

LO2: Analyze Industry trends and Company profiles to inform Career Decisions

LO3: Knowledge Check

Topic 6: Target Markets

LO1: Define Target Markets and their importance in Career Planning

LO2: Identify specific Target Markets relevant to Personal Career goals

LO3: Knowledge Check

Topic 7: Career Planning

LO1: Explain the significance of SWOT analysis in Career Planning

LO2: Apply the SMART goal-setting framework to establish clear, achievable Career Objectives

LO3: Describe a Career roadmap outlining Educational and Professional development steps

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 8: Resume and Cover Letter

LO1: Explain the Resume writing process

LO2: List and explain different types of Resumes

LO3: Explain how to present your Educational background in a Resume effectively

LO4: Enumerate the purpose of a Cover Letter

LO5: Explain how to write the Opening statement, Body, and Concluding paragraph in a Cover Letter

LO6: Knowledge Check

Topic 9: Interview Preparation and Follow-up

LO1: Recall and state the key elements of a Professional Phone Greeting before the Interview

LO2: Identify key facts about the Company, and its Competitors through research before the Interview

LO3: Describe how the Dress Code and User-friendly Portfolio impact the Interview

LO4: Explain how Body Language impacts during the Interview

LO5: Understand the Importance of Post-Interview Follow-up, including sending thank-you notes

LO5: Knowledge Check

Topic 10: Skills Inventory and Cross-Training

LO1: Recall and explain the key steps for Preparing a Telephone Interview

LO2: Comprehend the importance of a Resume, Cover letter, and Portfolio for creating a positive First Impression

LO3: Explain the essential Technical and Workplace skills required in today’s Job Market

LO4: Explain the benefits of Cross-training in enhancing employability

LO5: Knowledge Check

Topic 11: Professional Associations and Professional Development

LO1: Explain the benefits of membership in Professional Associations

LO2: Describe the Significance of Professional Development in the context of Career Growth and Success

LO3: List and explain different types of Professional Development

LO5: Knowledge Check

Module Based Quiz

Final Exam

Final Exam: Career Essential

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