Get Career Ready

Get Career Ready

Congratulations! You have unlocked access to a complimentary resource filled with tools and tips that will assist you in the planning and development of your long-term career. Take a deep dive to look beyond your job and instead plan for your career – a profession with opportunities for personal development, professional growth, and career advancement.

36 Months Access / 60 Course Hrs
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Regardless of the occupation or industry, taking charge of your professional journey will help shape your profession so you can prepare for your future. Get Career Ready is what you need to get started, as it will prepare you for: mastering the development of soft-skills, the use of critical–thinking to problem solve, how to be effective and intentional in all levels of communication, understanding the importance of professional development strategies, navigating the job market for career advancement opportunities, recognizing and pursuing your professional responsibilities, and so much more. The best part is… you can access any area of the course at any time, referencing the topic you need when you need it!

What you will learn

  1. Soft skills in the workplace, including teamwork, organization, adaptability, customer service, problem-solving strategies, cultural competency, taking initiative, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, integrity, and work ethic
  2. Communication skills including business communication, public speaking, telephone and email etiquette, written communication, active listening, nonverbal communication, and empathetic communication
  3. Job search strategies including determining short- and long-term career goals, developing a personal brand and professional image, how to locate job openings, complete job applications, develop a professional résumé, cover letter, and social media profile through LinkedIn, as well as how to network and prepare for job interviews
  4. Career development strategies, including how to create a personal professional development plan, how to prepare for performance reviews, and personal responsibilities for obtaining and maintaining professional certification or licensure credentials

How you will benefit

  1. How to apply the soft skills employers are looking for in their job candidates and prospective employees
  2. How to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, managers, and prospective employers
  3. How to find and successfully locate, apply, and interview for an open job position
  4. What to expect on the job once it has been obtained

Syllabus

Soft Skills

  • Describe strategies used to effectively manage time, stay organized, multitask, adapt to change, and demonstrate tech savviness.
  • Summarize techniques associated with critical thinking, problem-solving, paying attention to detail, having a positive attitude, taking initiative, and demonstrating emotional intelligence.
  • Explain the benefits of teamwork, customer service, diversity, and cultural competency, as well as the value of accepting feedback from others for personal growth.
  • Describe the importance of self-awareness, reliability, integrity, and having a good work ethic.

Communication

  • Summarize effective business communication and public speaking strategies.
  • Discuss professional telephone and email etiquette, as well as the importance of clear written communication.
  • Describe active listening, nonverbal communication, and empathetic communication strategies.

Job Search

  • Summarize your professional career goals and your personal brand, as well as the characteristics of a professional image and the information needed to complete job applications.
  • Develop your professional résumé, a cover letter, and a professional social media networking profile while developing a network and utilizing employment search engines to locate open positions.
  • Prepare for a professional interview with a potential employer, practice interview behaviors, and explain how to follow up after interviewing for positions.
  • Explain the purpose of employee performance evaluations and how to prepare for performance reviews, as well as your plans for personal professional development and career growth.
  • Describe your responsibilities for obtaining professional certification or licensure credentials in your career field and your plan for maintaining your credentials over time.
  • Final Project and Course Completion

Requirements

Prerequisites:

Enrollment in a qualifying Advanced Career Training course.


Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook with some ability for storage.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Microsoft Word Online
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Self-Guided Course Code: T14625
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