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Course grading and project Course grading and project IntroductionIntroduction
Indiana UniversityKelley School of Business
Contents used in this presentation are adapted from Career Planning Strategies and used with the permission of the author.
Career Search StrategiesCareer Search Strategies
Describes your entrance into the world of work as a professional internship or full-time professional strongly suggested of all students who wish to use the career center
Course Purpose:Course Purpose:“FACILITATE”“FACILITATE”
Career Planning and StrategiesCareer Planning and Strategies
College to Career!College to Career!Result: A Strategic Career PortfolioResult: A Strategic Career Portfolio
College to Career!College to Career!Result: A Strategic Career PortfolioResult: A Strategic Career Portfolio
The Basic ComponentsThe Basic Components
Lecture SectionLecture SectionDiscussion Section/SCOOPSDiscussion Section/SCOOPS
Career Center WorkshopsCareer Center Workshops
Details: See Details: See SyllabusSyllabus
Course Syllabus/WorkbookCourse Syllabus/Workbook
Located online Discusses requirements for the course
class by class and topic by topic. Read it carefully and follow the detailed
class schedule.
Based on Point Accumulation
Optional Ways to Gain Points
Grading of Projects Select Grade Desired
Balance: Attendance and Written Projects
GRADE SHEET
Grade EventLecture 1Project 1Lecture 2Project 2
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Class NProject NTotal Points
PointsXXXXXXXX::
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Grading MethodGrading Method
Final Grade RangesFinal Grade Ranges
AA xxx to xxxxxx to xxxBB xxx to xxxxxx to xxxCC xxx to xxxxxx to xxxDD xxx to xxxxxx to xxxFF xxx to xxxxxx to xxx
Requires Commitment for a High Grade
Point ranges found in Class Syllabus/Workbook
Collect Grade PointsCollect Grade Points
Lecture events
Discussion/Guest Lectures/SCOOPS sessions points
Written projects (required and optional)
Tracking Your GradeTracking Your Grade
Monitor Grades Yourself
If you have questions, email your instructor
Grade Appeal to your instructor (wait two weeks after event for grade to be logged)
Attendance RulesAttendance Rules Punctuality is extremely important for all events
Late arrivals to instructor’s lecture may attend but will receive no grade points
late attendees may be denied admission/points if late for discussion sessionsLate arrival is discourteous to external guest speakers
Course Structure: LectureCourse Structure: Lecture
Approximately 1 hour presentations3 types:Course Instructor SCOOP Guest LecturersPanels using professional guest speakers
SCOOPSCOOPSelect Career Opportunities Orientation Program
Feature guest speakers from professional field or industry
Discuss representative training programs and career prospects in their particular field or industry
Often in panel format Usually about one hour
LecturesLectures
Presented by instructor or guest lecturer or panel GuestsFocused on “Career Topics” or “Career Occupations” Interviewing TechniquesHiring PerspectivesCompensationThe Job Search ProcessOn-the-job Success SkillsWork/Life Balance
Discussion SectionsDiscussion Sections
Designed to share career knowledge Topical discussions Guest speakers Career Center Staff Panel discussions by professionals
Class 1Class 1Discussion SectionDiscussion Section
Taught by Career Center staffOne-page Resume/CV Using CC website and servicesWorkshops and Counseling
Career Center WorkshopsCareer Center Workshops
Taught by career center staffActivities and Services Job Listings Professional behavior Unique And Special Job Concerns
Potential Discussion TopicsPotential Discussion Topics
Look for the these topics among others:
Team building Professional etiquetteBusiness attire Changing jobsManaging people Performance appraisalsGraduate school Successful interviewing
Watch website and bulletin boards for announcements.
Written ProjectsWritten Projects
You can choose from many
different written projects.
You select projects based upon your professional interests.
Required ProjectsRequired Projects
You must complete the first project which is your resume and the last project (Career Portfolio) to pass the course!
Other than the first and last Projects, you are free to choose from the remaining projects to meet your grade goal.
Required Project #1Required Project #1
Required Project #1, your Career Center resume, is due early in the class.
Upload to Career Center website by the deadline announced by your instructor
Bring a printed copy of your resume to your second class.
E-mail a copy to your instructor.
Your Career PlanYour Career Plan
Choose projects from listDiscuss additional choices with your CCand instructor.Write at least one sentence for each project that you think that you might do… “I choose this project because….”… for your personal planning purposes.
Some projects are discussed in class but not all
Your Semester PlanYour Semester Plan
Plan wiselyRead syllabus carefullyReview textbookLook to futureReview your plan as semester progressesYou are not “bound” to your plan; you may revise as semester progresses
Final Required ProjectFinal Required Project
Serves as Final ExamCreate a 10-minute equivalent presentationPresent your competencies in “interview style speech” presentationRe-organize and enhance past projects (submit as attachments)
Career Portfolio ContentCareer Portfolio Content
Each project may provide elements of your portfolio content
Projects may be used to form your presentation outline
Adds other topics per the description
Career portfolio presentation is graded as your final examination
General Project RequirementsGeneral Project Requirements
All projects must be completed in Microsoft Word
All projects must be submitted at the end of your instructor’s lecture during the week that it is due
Read project descriptions in syllabus carefully. All Projects are NOT discussed in lecture; only a few
Plan Your Projects in AdvancePlan Your Projects in Advance
Some projects require research—plan ahead
If you plan to submit more than one project in a week, discuss with your instructor in advance
Choosing Your ProjectsChoosing Your Projects
Do projects that you will use in the future
Review description in syllabus
Read the instructions carefully
Insert personal experiences into projects
Consult your instructor and career center staff regularly
Minimum Written ProjectsMinimum Written Projects
There are certain minimum numbers of passing projects associated with certain gradelevels.
Again, please read the syllabus carefully
Project AssignmentsProject Assignments MS Word-processed and e-mailed to
your instructor by due date Please keep a signed and dated paper
hard copy of each assignment Discuss your project with your career
center staff for further ideas and clarification but that staff will not be grading your project
Read descriptions before Career Center appointments
Career Center Staff Assistance ConceptCareer Center Staff Assistance Concept
Career Counselor with one-on-one advice• Strategy – Long-term Goals/Plans• Tools and Techniques• Portfolio – Take-Away Value Kit
Career Center Staff advice (your partner)• Discuss Interviews: Campus, Job Fairs,
Referrals, Listings• Staff role-Marketing Outreach: Sell your
credentials to hundredsCREATE PLAN DEPLOY SUCCEED
Career Center ServicesCareer Center Services
Majority of students elect to use career center services
No grading points are given towards the course for using Career Center services
You should enroll in this course before the semester that you start interviewing for full-time employment (or internship)
Career Course:A Creative ConceptCareer Course:A Creative Concept
Designed to facilitate networking relationshipsCourse and career center appointments enhance
your career portfolioProfessional Relationships jumpstart contact with
your partnersCareer Portfolio: packages and markets your
credentialsUse final portfolio to manage
critical networking partnerships
Results of Career Course ConceptResults of Career Course Concept
High investment in career education and career services by University
Instructors – Professional Staff – Career Center Counselors-Superior facilities
Well-trained and highly motivated staff to help you Many professional employers participate
SCOOPS, Networking Partners, Fairs, Interviews, Listings
Result: many professional partners on campus who can help arrange interviews
Employers Observations: Best Prepared Students Anywhere!
Career Planning StrategiesCareer Planning Strategies
Textbook: Career Planning Strategies (Fifth Edition) written by Dr. C. Randall Powell
Concepts discussed in lecture will be more thoroughly covered in the textbook
Project assignments in the textbook with clarifying details in the syllabus
Depends On
Your Attitude
and Work
VALUE of COURSEVALUE of COURSE
Additional QuestionsAdditional Questions
Before or after lecture as time permits
E-mail written messages to your instructor or career center staff
Visits to Career Center
If you would like to If you would like to learn more, learn more, Career Career Planning StrategiesPlanning Strategies textbook will supply textbook will supply additional additional information on this information on this topic.topic.
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