When you take courses (or participate in any professional development), it’s important to think about how you can apply your new knowledge and skills to your career. You should also consider what jobs this experience may help you get and how to highlight your new expertise. In this discussion, you will collaborate with peers to share observations, suggestions, and helpful tips related to job searching.
First, take some time to explore a few job postings for your ideal career. The following websites may be helpful to use:
- Indeed
- The IMA Featured Jobs webpage
- The “Search for Jobs” area of the SNHU Career page (available through the SNHU Career module)
As you explore, take note of key terms, requirements, preferences, and skills that are listed that relate to knowledge and skills covered in this course. Then, for your initial post briefly address the following questions:
- What is your ideal career, and what about it interests you?
- When exploring job postings related to your ideal career, what knowledge and skills were listed that directly relate to this course?
- What key terms or experiences would you include in your resume, cover letter, or interview to showcase your relevant knowledge and skills related to the job posting?
- Were there certain modules, topics, or skills from this course that you feel were especially relevant for your ideal career?
In responses to at least two peers, address the following:
- What similarities and differences did you see in your findings?
- What suggestions would you give your peers related to how to showcase their newfound knowledge and skills?
- What tips for finding relevant job postings would you suggest?
- What general observations did you notice when exploring job postings or reflecting on how the material in this course can be applied to your ideal career?
To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric.
Discussion Rubric
| Criteria | Exceeds Expectations | Meets Expectations | Partially Meets Expectations | Does Not Meet Expectations | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehension | Develops an initial post with an organized, clear point of view or idea using rich and significant detail (100%) | Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea using adequate organization and detail (85%) | Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea but with some gaps in organization and detail (55%) | Does not develop an initial post with an organized point of view or idea (0%) | 40 |
| Timeliness | N/A | Submits initial post on time (100%) | Submits initial post one day late (55%) | Submits initial post two or more days late (0%) | 10 |
| Engagement | Provides relevant and meaningful response posts with clarifying explanation and detail (100%) | Provides relevant response posts with some explanation and detail (85%) | Provides somewhat relevant response posts with some explanation and detail (55%) | Provides response posts that are generic with little explanation or detail (0%) | 30 |
| Clear Communication | Exceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understanding (100%) | Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience (85%) | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding (55%) | Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication (0%) | 20 |
| Total: | 100% | ||||
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