Week 2: Discussion and Self-Reflection: CAPL 398A

Week 2: Discussion and Self-Reflection: CAPL 398A

Week 2: Discussion and Self-Reflection

Please use the course reading materials to complete this assignment. Also, write questions with answer.

In your reading, videos, and assessments from week 2, you will learn strategies for goal setting, researching employers, and cultivating your social media presence. In a competitive job market, it is critical that you learn how to search for jobs effectively and with purpose.

In a minimum of 150 words, answer the following questions:

Explain what surprised you the most about the readings and videos from this week. Why do you think that surprised you?
How do you think your research results and results from your career match activity would set you apart from other candidates? Be specific!
Explain how you currently use social media and what you think about the benefits and risks mentioned in the readings. Why do you think you have that perspective?
What would be your ideal internship?
Review at least two other colleague’s posts. In your response, provide any feedback or suggestions you may have for researching and goal setting. Be sure to give substantive responses (1 paragraph minimum).

Course reading materials:

“What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the team.” – Benjamin F. Fairless

The theme of this week is “What’s my plan?” You will spend this week learning about specific career planning strategies and resources that will help you when applying for jobs. You’ll also learn about the importance of setting and following goals as part of your career plan.

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Watch: Tips for job seekers: How to research a company before your job interview
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Watch this brief introductory video on researching potential employers.

Watch the job research video in CareerQuest
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1- Log in to your CareerQuest account at https://www.myinterfase.com/umuc/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fumuc%2fstudent%2f .

2- After logging in to the CareerQuest home page, click on the top right button for “Career Spots.”

3- A new window will pop up. A video may automatically begin playing (please pause it and disregard for now.)

4- In the “Categories” section, click “Interview-BEFORE.” Several videos will appear to the right. Watch the “7 Tips for Researching Companies” video. Take notes! Submit your notes or major takeaways (brief – bullet points are OK) in this assignment folder.

You will use this information in this week’s discussion and self-reflection.

Watch the “Importance of internships/co-ops” videos
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One of the most important things that you can do to improve the chances of landing a job is to secure an internship in your chosen field. In today’s very competitive jobs market, it is critical to supplement what you learn in your UMUC classes with experience out in the field. In these videos, you’ll learn more about why any internship (paid, unpaid, short, long) should be a part of your career plan.

1- Log in to your CareerQuest account at https://www.myinterfase.com/umuc/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fumuc%2fstudent%2f .

2- After logging in to the CareerQuest home page, click on the top right button for “Career Spots.”

3- A new window will pop up. A video may automatically begin playing (please pause it and disregard for now.)

4- In the “Categories” section, click “Interview-BEFORE.” Several videos will appear to the right. Watch the “Finding a Co-op/Internship, Internship Edge, and Internship to Job Offer” videos. Take notes! Submit your notes or major takeaways (brief – bullet points are OK) in this assignment folder.

You will use this information in this week’s discussion and self-reflection.

Reading #1: The Job Searching Guide
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Your first reading this week focuses on the job searching process. Take notes as you read. Think about how your work from week 1 might help you plan for your job search. Consider how you might “plan” a job search. Also think about how your degree and any internship opportunities would help you accomplish the strategies mentioned in this guide.

You will use this information in this week’s discussion and self-reflection, as well as the job analysis assignment.

Reading #2: Job Tracking Log
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Even with an exceptional resume, you should plan on applying to many positions as you search for a job. According to the Interview Success Formula (a program that helps job seekers to deliver powerful interview answers), approximately 118 people apply for any given job. Tracking your progress requires a lot of coordination, so it can be helpful to use a log to keep you stay organized. Read and review this sample. Consider how long you could spend looking for jobs every day and where you would like to focus your search (geographic region, industry, employer type (corporate, non-profit, federal, etc).

You will use this information in this week’s discussion and self-reflection, as well as the job analysis assignment.

Reading #3: Setting Goals – Career Planning Timeline.
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You can start preparing for your job search even though you are in school! Read and review this career planning timeline. Carefully consider the steps that you might want to do in the next six months. How do you think these steps would help you in the future? Why do you think this type of career planning helps graduates from UMUC? Jot down notes about this timeline and post questions you may have to the “Ask the professor” section of the course.

You will use this information in this week’s discussion and self-reflection, as well as the job analysis assignment.

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