CARD 415

Week 5: Career Plan Part I

In Week 8, you will create a long-term career plan. For this assignment, you will engage in shorter term planning, using the SMART goal framework.

Many employers follow an annual evaluation cycle, and often times employees are asked to participate in the creation of their own goals. Toward that end, this assignment will ask you to create a SMART goal based on something you'd like to achieve in your career in one year. Some of you may be familiar with SMART goals already, but if you aren't, here is what the acronym stands for.

S - Specific: This means it is not excessively broad.

M - Measurable: There is a way to know if you achieved it.

A - Achievable: It is realistically possible to do it.

R - Relevant: It is meaningful to you.

T - Timely: It must be done in a set period of time.

Some possibilities for your SMART goal might include the following.

· Mastering a new skill, such as a programming language

· Obtaining a certification

· Presenting at a conference

· Earning a promotion

There are many other possibilities. If you're not sure your choice is appropriate, check with your instructor.

You will write this assignment in the style of a workplace email message to your instructor, including the To:, From:, and Subject: headings. The message will address all five components of SMART, devoting at least two sentences to each letter of the acronym. The total length of the assignment should be at least 300 words and should consist of at least two paragraphs.

Your assignment will be graded based on the following rubric.

Action

Select the Start Assignment button to begin.

Once you have uploaded your files, select Submit Assignment.

Rubric

Week 5: Career Plan Part I Grading Rubric

Week 5: Career Plan Part I Grading Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Requirements The Career Plan is at least 300 words long, is formatted as a memo, and consists of two to three single-spaced paragraphs.	20 to >0.0 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks	20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDeveloped Responses Each of the questions posed in the assignment is clearly and cogently responded to. At the same time, the message does not read as simply a series of answers to questions.	45 to >0.0 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks	45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Mechanics The response demonstrates attention to detail one would expect in a professional context. There are no careless errors.	10 to >0.0 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks	10 pts
Total Points: 75

Week 3: Updated Targeted Resume

HIM Director position CV

Because CARD415 is a career development refresher course, you should have previously prepared a resume. Evaluate the current version of your resume, and update your resume for a new career advancement opportunity. This could be a new job recently advertised in your field of study or a new advancement opportunity in your current organization.

Attach a copy of the job advertisement or the official position description that was recently announced in your current organization for which your resume has been updated.

On a separate document, write a one-page, double-spaced explanation of the changes you made to update your resume for this assignment.

Use the  Resume Evaluation ChecklistLinks to an external site. Open this document with ReadSpeaker docReader  to confirm that your resume is complete and targeted to the position specifications.

Submit your updated targeted resume along with the job ad or position description to which your resume is targeted. When naming files, replace LASTname with your name (for example, PositionCRUZ.docx).

Submit the following three Word documents by the Sunday deadline.

1. A current job ad with a full description of the position requirements (not a link or a screenshot) or an official position description for an advancement opportunity recently announced in your current organization pasted into a Word document and saved as PositionLASTName.docx (15 points).

2. Your Updated Targeted Resume saved as ResumeLASTName.docx (40 points).

3. A one-page, double-spaced explanation of the changes made to update your resume and tailor it to this new job or career advancement opportunity saved as ChangesLASTname.docx (35 points).

The grading rubric for this assignment is as follows.

Action

Select the Start Assignment button to begin.

Once you have uploaded your files, select Submit Assignment.

Rubric

Week 3: Updated Targeted Resume Grading Rubric

Week 3: Updated Targeted Resume Grading Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCurrent Job Ad or Position Description A current job ad with a full description of the position requirements (not a link or a screenshot) or an official position description for an advancement opportunity recently announced in your current organization pasted into a Word document and saved as PositionLASTName.docx	15 to >0.0 pts Met the Requirements 0 pts Missed Meeting the Requirements	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUpdated Targeted Resume Resume is targeted to the specifications of a current career opportunity and saved as ResumeLASTname.docx. Professional Summary, Skills, Experience, Education and Training, Relevant Experience, are appropriate for the specifications of the job ad or position description. The overall resume design is visually appealing, consistent, and professional with no spelling or grammar errors.	40 to >0.0 pts Met the Requirements 0 pts Missed Meeting the Requirements	40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of the Changes Made to Update the Resume A one page, double-spaced explanation of the changes made to update the resume and tailor it to this new job or career advancement opportunity saved as ChangesLASTname>docx	35 to >0.0 pts Met the Requirements 0 pts Missed Meeting the Requirements	35 pts
Total Points: 90