Learning Objectives
After you have completed this textbook you should be able to:
- List specific skills that will be necessary for your career path
- List transferable skills that will be valuable for any career path
- Describe the stages of career development, and identify the stage you’re currently in
- Identify career development resources in your school, community, and beyond
- Define network and identify strategies for networking
- Understand the purpose of LinkedIn and how to use it
- Identify sources for developing professional networks
- Define the purpose and contents of a résumé
- Identify characteristics of an effective cover letter and résumé
- Describe effective strategies to prepare for an interview
- Differentiate between different types of interview situations and identify appropriate interview techniques for each
- Analyze different question types common in interviews
Licenses and Attributions:
CC licensed content, Original:
College Success. Authored by: Linda Bruce. Provided by: Lumen Learning. Located at: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/collegesuccess-lumen/chapter/the-big-picture/ sources in Career Exploration Unit beginning with The Big Picture chapter and beginning of all Career Exploration Unit chapters). License: CC BY: Attribution. Adapted by Jan Coville.
