Career Development Plan
Ada Yu
LDRS432Direction.pptxCareer
Identity – Purpose – Direction
What am I going to do next?
OR
What am I going to do for the rest of my life?
PROTOTYPE
“Prototypes should be designed to ask a question and get some data about something your interested in…prototypes help you visualize alternatives in a very experiential way. That allows you to imagine your future as if you are already living it (p. 112).”
What are some potential ways to prototype a possible path?
NOW it’s YOUR turn…
Let’s Brainstorm together!
PROTOTYPE Conversation
How did you get started in this career?
What are your main tasks/responsibilities?
What do you like most about your work and the career you have chosen?
What do you dislike most about your job and the career you have chosen?
What kind of education, training or experience do you need for this career?
What personal characteristics do you think are needed for someone to be successful in your career?
Have any changes in the labor market or elsewhere affected your work? What changes can you foresee in the future?
What advice do you have for someone interested in this career?
Is there anyone else you would recommend I speak about this career, or any resources you would recommend I explore that would help me?
PROTOTYPE Conversation
Network
Warm Contacts
Lukewarm Contacts
Cold Contacts
Who could you ask for a prototype conversation (life design interview)?
What would you write in an introductory email?
Prototype
LinkedIn:
a social networking website aimed at professionals, allows members to contact past and current colleagues, look for a new job, uncover new business opportunities and network with experts within a particular industry.
Job Search
Opportunity: how to find a job?
Canadian Websites (links on Moodle)
Read Chap 7 from DYL
Agree or Disagree?
It’s not WHAT you know, it’s WHO you know?
Resume
Resume
A written summary of your experiences and skills and most often used in getting a job.
Resume
Three important considerations:
1. Your audience
2. Avoid generic “fluff”
“Sold merchandise”
OR…
“Increased weekly store sales by 20% in the first month of employment”
3. Make it professional & attractive
PROOFREAD!!
Resume
Three types of resumes (resume handbook on moodle):
1. Chronological – emphasizes experience by listing job titles and responsibilities and dates
2. Functional – highlights qualifications with little emphasis on dates
3. Combination – emphasizes experience and skills
Sections of a Resume
1. Heading
Name/phone/email/address
2. Job Objective or Highlights of Skills/Qualifications
Objective: Market researcher
Objective: Marketing or grant-writing position for a non-profit organization
Sections of a Resume
2. Highlights of Skills/Qualifications:
Bilingual Chinese/English
More than 3 years of experience in customer service occupations
Extensive experience with PC and Mac operating systems
3. Education
School, graduation date, major(s)
Sections of a Resume
4. Experience
List most relevant parts of the experience
Lead with action verbs
Provided customer service…
Organized office tasks…
Created Powerpoint presentations for…
Sections of a Resume
5. Interests (optional)
Is it relevant and do you have the space?
Resume Tips
Resume Don’ts:
Include a photo
Give the reason why you left your last job
Include References – they can be made available upon request
Use first person
Use the heading “resume”
Resume Tips
Resume Do’s:
Make sure it is accurate and honest
Use resume paper if printed
Use a proofreader!!!
YOUR TURN…Check out these resumes…
How are they good? How could it be improved?
resources
You majored in what? Mapping your path from chaos to career By Katharine Brooks
Designing Your Life: How to build a well-lived joyful life By Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
Finishing strong…
To Do:
- SETL (Course Evaluation)
- Watch NICK WANG interview on Moodle
- Final Assignment due July 29th at 11:59pm (PST)
THANK YOU!!!
Student Experience of Teaching and Learning
Your responses are confidential and anonymous.
You will be given 15 minutes to complete the survey.
Go to: setl.twu.ca. Type this into your browser.
Login using your TWU user name and password.
Click on the SETL for this course – LDRS 432 I5 SP21.
IMPORTANT: When you finish, hit the SUBMIT button.
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and its application
Understanding the value and role of vocational calling and career planning in the context of all aspects of life;
Formulate a clear description of one’s vocation and career planning;
Cognitive Complexity
Assess the impact of modeling and mentoring in effective leadership development;
Inter- and intra- personal wellness
Identify personality factors may influence the level of satisfaction in different types of work;
Leadership
Develop strategies for taking personal responsibility for career development;
Equip emerging leaders with the knowledge and skill to develop personal development plans for those they lead.
