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unit9ipml.pptxCS204 Professional Presence
Dr. Patricia Mace-Leonard
Unit 9
Life Long Strategies: Reflection and Implementation
WHAT’S WRONG?
I keep trying to stick to a budget, but I keep failing, but when I actually put it to work. something always comes up and I can’t stick to it.
What to consider when planning a budget:
Know why you are budgeting.
The reason for budgeting is to help you spend less than you earn.
Have a specific, concrete long term goal in mind.
Be realistic.
Don’t be afraid to adjust, even radically.
Categories that give a detailed picture of exactly what you spend your money on:
Housing (utilities, rent, furniture)
Transportation (gas, public)
Taxes (work, home, personal business)
Debt (loans, credit cards)
Entertainment (movies, music, hobbies, going out)
Personal (food, clothes, health, holiday)
Insurance (home, car, health)
Unexpected Costs:
Non-routine (gifts bought for other people at Christmas or birthday)
Maintenance costs (cars, house)
Unexpected sicknesses (medical, doctor, hospital)
What employers actually mean when the say, “BA required, MA preferred”.
Investing in your own personal knowledge and capabilities always provides the best returns.
Kickstart the Learning Process:
Sources of Information:
Read one professional, business, or how-to book related to your chosen field per week.
Write one blog post each week
Find a Mentor
Trade Organizations
Trade Shows & Conferences
Face-to-Face Networking
Benefits of Keeping Up-to-Date
Make better decisions, spot threats & opportunities, which will give you a competitive edge
Keeping up-to-date in your industry is key for building expert power
Alerts you to changes that you need to think about
IS a workshop one of the best investments you can make in your career? Why or Why not?
Incredibly simple way to open up your career development to a wide, but qualified, group of people.
Need to hear things, see things, and then test them out before they really stick.
You make a one-time payment to get a jam-packed day of one-on-one attention while being exposed to tons of new information and perspectives while you learn, so you can hone your knowledge on the spot.
Improve Yourself Every Chance You Get
One group seems to be constantly bored, idling away their days and waiting for life to come to them.
Other group does the opposite – they’re constantly busy, feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day, and are out there chasing life.
Improve your knowledge
Ideas are incredibly valuable and grow more valuable every day as society moves in a direction where creativity is rewarded
Knowledge is the base upon which creativity is built
Exposure to new ideas, new angles, and life experiences
What are transferable skills?
Transferable Skills
Communication skills
Time management skills
Creativity
Leadership
Improve your personal nature
Knowing who you are – your strengths, your weaknesses, your joys, your sadness's – makes it a lot easier to navigate the minefield of life which help you as a person and in your career
Key Points
It’s important to stay on top of industry news & trends ---you’ll build your expertise, you’ll command the respect of your team, & you’ll be better placed to identify & exploit opportunities.
Look for industry magazines & reputable blogs. Use social networking sites Like Twitter & Linkedln to find industry leaders, & attend conferences & trade shows to make contacts & find out what’s happening.
Assignment Instructions
You will create a PowerPoint presentation which will be comprised of seven slides. That will cover the areas listed below. Be sure to explain how you look at:
Cover page that includes assignment title, your name, course, section number, and date
Lifelong professionalism and how you will maintain your image
Short-term goals (following the SMART method) and how you will develop a plan to meet them
Long-term goals (following the SMART method) and how you will develop a plan to meet them
Education plans to maintain your marketability
Budgeting plan to cover education and career marketability needs
Reference Slide
Assignment Format
PowerPoint Presentation with five slides
Notes for the content slides (Slides 2 through 6) should include speaker notes at the bottom of the slide
Brief points should be included on the slide and detailed explanations for each point should be shared in the speaker notes of the slide
Identify the source of any pictures you use
Save the PowerPoint in .ppt format and submit it into the Unit 9 Dropbox.
Assignments
Reading
Discussion Board
Learning Activity
Assignment
