CARD415 full course – All discussion and course project (week 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 8) – May 2016

CARD 415 Week 1 Discussion

 

Chapter 1 of our text focuses on an
understanding of one’s place in one’s field through such things as personal
traits, preferences, and values. Evaluate the list of personal values that
employers seek, found on page 8 of our text. Share two of the personal values
listed that you feel are the most important. Support your view with examples
from personal work experiences when possible.

CARD 415 Week 2 Discussion

In anticipation of this week’s
self-assessment assignment, go tohttp://www.rileyguide.com/assess.html and
explore the many self-assessment sites presented. Without choosing sites that
are fee based, take several of the surveys in a few different categories. Did
your results confirm what you knew about yourself or did they surprise you at
all? Name several of the traits, interests, skills, and/or values that you
discovered and link them to success in your chosen field.

CARD 415 Week 3 Discussion

Let’s talk a bit about setting
goals. Goals are easy to set but a bit harder to make a reality. This week’s
lecture defines and gives advice on setting SMART goals. Review the lecture,
and then try to rewrite one or two of the following general goals into one that
is SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE, ATTAINABLE, REALISTIC, and TIMELY. After you have
written your chosen goal, look at some written by classmates and provide
feedback to them.

General Goals: I want to lose some weight, I want to get a new car, I want
to get a job in electronics, I want to write video games, I want to get a
master’s degree.

CARD 415 Week 4 Discussion

Close to 80% of jobs are discovered
and secured through what is called the “hidden job market.” To help tap into
this market, job seekers need to network. What’s the difference between
traditional and social networking? (Hint: see Chapter 4.) How socially connected
are you, and what can you do to increase this important type of networking?

CARD 415 Week 5 Discussion

Chapter 5 of our text discusses the
various types of resumes. Contrast the chronological and the functional types.
Which of the three types, chronological, functional, and combination, best
suits your career needs? Why?

CARD 415 Week 6 Discussion

Do you think professional portfolios
are more important for entry level job seekers or experienced professionals?
Justify your view.

CARD 415 Week 7 Discussion

Find examples of behavioral based
interview questions (these will usually start by asking “Tell me about a
time,” or “Give an example of.” Make sure that the questions you
find ask the respondent to present a skill or trait by describing an incident
or behavior. Post two behavioral questions for your first post. After that,
respond to at least twopostsby a classmate, and then try to comment on the
responses other students have given.

 

 

Course Project: Portfolio>

 

Objectives

The objective of this assignment is to assemble some
of the tools you have been working on for your career development efforts, as
well as to select and present some samples of your best work.

Guidelines

This project consists of several assignments, some you
have previously completed and some you will be developing. Make sure that you
start on this project early, before the week in which it is due. All parts
below should be placed in a single Word document and placed in the appropriate
dropbox. Required parts of the portfolio and their corresponding points are
listed below. Take extreme care in assembling this course project, because it
takes the place of a final exam and is an essential tool in your future job
search efforts.

When it is time to begin your job search, finalize
your career development portfolio by removing the advertisement and cover
letter sample from this project and adding a few more samples that demonstrate
your best skills and experience.

1.
Mission Statement: Use this interactive website to complete this
part:http://msb.franklincovey.com/missions/login. You
do not have to include each part of this exercise, but include several parts
that will accurately convey your personal mission statement. (15 points)

2.
Advertisement: This needs to be a copy of an advertised
position for which you would qualify after graduation. (15 points)

3.
Targeted Cover Letter: Using your chosen job advertisement, create a
cover letter specifically targeted to this position. Try to include something
about the company and definitely demonstrate how you qualify for this specific
position. Make any improvements necessary from your earlier cover letter. (15
points)

4.
Final Resume: This should be your best resume yet,
incorporating all feedback received! (70 points)

5.
List of References: This can be the same list as previously created
and can contain some new individuals. (15 points)

6.
Proof of Hire DeVry
Submission: Directions for this portion are in
Doc Sharing. (25 points)

7.
THREE Samples:Supply three samples of your best work. These samples
can be from school, work, or other situations in which you can demonstrate
skills and achievement. (45 points)

Milestones

Throughout the course when you complete and update an
assignment (such as the cover letter or resume), make sure that you place it in
a file marked CARD 415 Portfolio so that you will have easy access to it for the
project deadline of Week 8.

Grading
Rubrics