Elizabeth Ahern
This course will help participants to be successful at Texas Tech University and in their future. Professional Skills - Raider Ready will provide an opportunity to connect with the university faculty and staff. Participants will reflect on their interests, skills, and personality, and how these will pertain to possible future employment opportunities. Through this course, participants will acquire tools necessary for success in their career search, develop additional self-awareness, engage in the critical thinking process, and become active members in the Texas Tech community. The skills developed from this course are essential for success in searching for and obtaining full-time employment. This course is taught within a four-week, asynchronous online seminar format, involving participants in reading, questioning, writing, and more. Online interaction and community are the key concepts and foundations of this course.
Skills / Knowledge
- Career Development
- Self-Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Networking
- Community Engagement
- Inventory Personal Strengths
- Interviewing Skills
- Writing
- Online Interaction
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Earning Criteria
Required
Learners must successfully complete a competency reflection assignment, other assigned online assignments, and a career inventory.
Optional
Learners will demonstrate successful participation in instructor assigned activities and discussion to gain an understanding of transitioning from college to the workplace.
Learners will complete assigned reflection writing activities and gain experience in evaluating and understanding their own strengths and skills through a career assessment, self-reflection activities, and online assignments.
Learners will have knowledge of completing a resume and cover letter as well as job search account creation and use. Learners will identify and use resources to complete a resume, cover letter, application, and thank you note related to job search and application. In addition, learners will gain knowledge of job interviewing skills and preparation.