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Berkeley Global
This course will focus on career development through emotional intelligence building, self-assessment, and practical application of marketable skills. Students will learn how to identify their strengths and apply them in a professional setting through tangible skill building. Course resources include coaching, workshops, guest speakers, and career panels.
Prerequisites: N/A
Learner Outcomes
- Understand Career Development Process – Students will gain an understanding of the lifelong career development process. Students will identify where they are in their own personal career development process and become aware of the steps and tools necessary to help them make their career goals a reality.
- Conduct Self-Assessment – Students will identify personal interests, values, skills, and personality characteristics that will assist them with professional discernment and professional development throughout their lives. Students will also participate in individual coaching sessions to assist with this process.
- Understand Career Exploration Resources – Students will explore possible career pathways through the collection and analysis of occupational information. Media used for data collection will include written material, Internet sites, and informational interviewing and/or observation.
- Learn Job Search Strategies – Students will become aware of and learn how to utilize various job search methods, as well steps in the job application process. Students will learn job search strategies, draft a professional resumé and cover letter, and participate in a mock interview.
- Understand Graduate School Preparation – Students will become familiar with the graduate school admissions process and criteria used by admissions committees to accept or deny applicants. Students who are interested in pursuing graduate school will explore various graduate programs, draft a personal statement, and engage in personal communication with a program coordinator of a graduate program of interest.
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Fall 2024 enrollment opens on June 17!