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GEB4900 - Career Success Course

Module 0Introduction to Transfer Success

Syllabus Review and Getting Started

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Welcome to the Transfer Success Class!   

This course is designed to provide you with a foundation for academic and personal growth that will lead to academic and career success. The Transfer Success class emphasizes the development of skills supporting success as a Heavener student. Active participation in learning, including open discussions, will help you make the most of this experience.   Additionally,   students will walk away with a greater understanding and the ability to implement the skills and abilities needed to find a job/internship, along with building upon their professional network. The course will be designed around an “interactive”  approach by putting skills taught throughout the semester into immediate action throughout the course.

Objectives

  • Create a powerhouse resume that reflects your qualifications and skills
  • Learn interview strategies that will make your candidacy stronger
  • Identify strengths and demonstrate what makes you a strong candidate
  • Build professional relationships and networks
  • Get familiar with academic requirements so that you graduate on time
  • Craft an effective 30-second elevator pitch and becoming comfortable communicating it to others
  • Craft an effective LinkedIn profile that will get noticed
  • Put your newly learned networking skills into action in real-time
  • Hear directly from employers on what they seek in successful candidates
  • Assess your interviewing strengths and weaknesses

Activities

  • Introductions - Let's Get to Know Each Other - go to the Discussion tab on the left and respond to the questions for the Discussion titled: Let's Get to Know Each Other."

Assignments - ALL POSTED UNDER ASSIGNMENT TAB

  • After reviewing this page, go to the Modules tab on the left and start with Module 1 on