Career Development

Description:
This ILT Series course teaches students how to define career aspirations, develop career goals, create career strategies, identify personal preferences, develop skills for career advancement, explore career options, and evaluate a career. Students will also define the stages of career development, learn how to excel at work, market personal skills, remain competitive, maintain productivity, develop self-discipline, develop a professional image, identify the advantages and disadvantages of self-study and formal education, and maintain performance and morale. Course activities also cover how to network for career advancement, seek career guidance, develop a career network, network effectively, communicate effectively, build beneficial working relationships, and define mentoring and coaching. The manual is designed for quick scanning in the classroom and filled with interactive exercises that help ensure student success.

Duration:One day

Table Of Contents:
Unit 1: Career aspirations
Topic A: Career preferences
Topic B: Career-related skills
Topic C: Career exploration

Unit 2: Career strategies
Topic A: Developing career goals
Topic B: Creating career strategies

Unit 3: Career excellence
Topic A: Working to excel
Topic B: Marketing yourself
Topic C: Staying competitive

Unit 4: Professional networking
Topic A: Networking to advance your career
Topic B: Seeking career guidance
Topic C: Developing a career network