Career Management- CDEV 8130/8131/8132

Individual Assignment

Due:This assignment is due by the end of module 5. See the Instructional Plan for exact due dates.

Submit to:Assignment 1submission folder. Submission folders can be accessed by selecting Course Tools and then Assignmentson the course navigation bar.

Description

During the first four modules of this course, you participated in a series of activities that assessed your skills and values. These were used to identify examples of past accomplishments that demonstrate competencies in your industry and develop techniques to create a social media brand. In module 5, you outlined and completed job search activities that informed you about the labour market and where to find career opportunities. This assignment asks you to demonstrate your understanding of career management, value proposition, accomplishment statements, and how to effectively carry out job search activities.

Rationale

1. Creating a career profile will allow you to gain the career clarity you need to be able to communicate your skills and value to employers. This will be done through your cover letter, resume, and interviewing as you search for employment opportunities.
2. Preparing an effective job search strategy, will enable you to find your place in the labour market.

This assignment will evaluate the following course learning outcomes:

1. Interpret the results of comprehensive self- assessments to identify one's personality profile, values, transferable skills, interests that can be matched to appropriate job and career opportunities.

2. Research the labour market and future trends to identify employment opportunities and prospective employers that align with one's career goals.

3. Develop networking strategies to meet new contacts, build relationships and uncover the hidden job market.

How Your Assignment Will be Graded

A rubric has been created and can be found attached to the submission folder. Submission folders can be accessed by selectingCourse Toolsand thenAssignmentson the course navigation bar.

Late Policy - The School of Interdisciplinary Studies Late Policy states that you will be deducted 10% per day for each day your assignment is late. After 7 days, you will be assigned a 0% for the assignment.See the School of Interdisciplinary Studies Late Policy for further guidelines.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assessment Statements for Students:

Use of any form of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is strictly forbidden throughout all stages of this assessment, including brainstorming, idea generation, outline formation, etc.

Generative AI may include (but is not limited to) chatbots, coding tools and image/art generating tools, or other technologies that produce work for you. Using AI in any capacity throughout the assessment process will be in violation of Conestoga'sAcademic Offencespolicy under the category of Unauthorized Aids and Assistance (Cheating) or Copying from Others or Self Copying. The consequence of this violation is that an academic offence will be filed, with the severity of the penalty dependent on previous offences. In cases where you are unsure if something is considered generative AI, always ask your professor before using.

List of activities:

Module 1: Elevator Pitch Discussion Post Video

Ensure you have uploaded your elevator pitch in the discussion post section of module 1 and provided feedback to at least two of your peers. The elevator pitch should be between 45-60 seconds in length.

Modules 1-2: Reflection questions

In the first and second module, we reviewedLois Sarah Marshall's (2022) definition of career: "A career is a fluid process, not stagnant or simply a job. It is a process that must be nurtured - constantly grown and managed" (p. 7). Now that you've had a chance to consider this definition of career, it's time for you to put some thought into your definition of Career Management.

Think about what key factors will be important as you manage your career over your lifetime?

Write down two of the factors you considered and explain briefly why each will be important when managing your career long-term.

Key Factors	Why is this important when managing my career long-term?
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Module 3: My Value Proposition, Assets & Accomplishment Statements

In module 3, we explored the importance of delivering a concise, consistent, and compelling message to the potential employer. This message is your value proposition. Your value proposition should answer the employer's question of "Why should we hire you instead of the other candidates?". It cannot be communicated throughout the job search process if you do not know the answer to this question. Using the example in module 3 to guide you, identify the key elements for your value proposition by completing the table.

My Value Proposition

Context (e.g., Graduating Global Business Student) -

Buying Motivators (how might an employer in my industry benefit long term from employing me) -

Supporting Qualifications (what skills, credentials and experience do I have to offer in my industry that makes me a competitive candidate) -

Added Value (what else can I offer that is not required, but would be an asset as a candidate in my industry) -

Why should an employer hire you?

Based on the information you have already provided in the table, write a brief summary of why you should be hired in your industry. This is the beginning process of writing your qualifications summaryin the resume. Aim for 2-3 sentences.

My Assets (education, training)

When applying for positions, it is essential to match your assets to the requirements of the job. This process was started in module 3 and will be highlighted in the cover letter and resume. In the table below, identify 2 of your assets that will be included in your resume and indicate why they are relevant/applicable in your industry.

Name of the Asset	Where I obtained this asset (institution and city)	When did I obtain it or will obtain it	Why it is relevant and desired by employers in my industry.

Accomplishment Statements

Accomplishment statements demonstrate key competencies in your resume. These statements are formed from past experiences or your stories. Employers hire candidates who produce results. This is great news because you have achieved accomplishments! Rather than telling potential employers what to believe, you must indicate what you have achieved. In the tables below formulate two accomplishment statements. Indicate a job position that you would apply for and write two statements that demonstrate key competencies required for the position. These should relate to your field of study or industry and be based on real experiences.

Name of the Job Title (e.g., Data Analyst) -

Accomplishment statement 1

Starting the statement -Write how you might begin the accomplishment statement (Ensure the statement starts with an action verb).
Add action details- Briefly indicate the actions taken to carry out this task.
Results from the story -Summarize what the result was when the task was completed,and/or what you learned from this experience.
Using the information indicated in the 3 rows above, write your Final polished accomplishment statement (in one concise statement).

Accomplishment Statement 2

Starting the statement -Write how you might begin the accomplishment statement (Ensure the statement starts with an action verb).
Add action details- Briefly indicate the actions taken to carry out this task.
Results from the story -Summarize what the result was when the task was completed,and/or what you learned from this experience.
Using the information indicated in the 3 rows above, write your Final polished accomplishment statement(in one concise statement).

Module 4: My Brand Statement and Social Media Platform

In module 4, brand statements and social media were discussed. We know that developing your personal brand is a comprehensive process that takes time.

For this activity, you will review LinkedIn to better identify the features and benefits of this platform. You will also indicate what key components of your brand you would want to highlight on this platform.

	Social Media Platform: LinkedIn
Features and benefits of using this social media platform (research required here).
Whatspecificcomponents of my own brand will I highlight on my LinkedIn profile?
Potential risks I may encounter and need to manage when using this social media platform to manage my brand.

Module 5: My Labour Market Research

Identifying yourself in the labour market, along with other people in your network, will enable you to execute a successful job search.Complete the table below to indicate industries of interest, the best locations to find employment, and the salary range for positions that you might pursue. For the first choice, use the industry relevant to your current program of study. The second choice may be taken from another industry of interest. APA citations are required for all research in this section.

*Current program of study means the program you are enrolled in at Conestoga College, for example - Human Resources Management; Social Media Marketing; Supply Chain Management - Global; and so on. Your program of study is different from your course. This course is Career Management. For the table on labour market, choose an industry relevant to your program of study at Conestoga College, not this course.

First Choice: Industry and location (eg. Healthcare, Waterloo)	Second Choice: Industry (eg. Construction, Vancouver)
Reasons for this industry and location choice based on labour market information/facts.	Reasons for this industry and location choice based on labour market information/facts.
1. LMI for location - 2. LMI for industry -	1. LMI for location - 2. LMI for industry -
Job titles that appeal to me in this industry and the salary range. (e.g., Personal Support Worker - $37,000-$40,000 annually) 1. 2.	Job titles that appeal to me in this industry and the salary range. 1. 2.
Websites where I can find employment information and opportunities for these job titles. 1. 2.	Websites where I can find employment information and opportunities for these job titles (indicate different websites from industry 1). 1. 2.