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Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 11 hours
  • Course by Wesleyan University
  • Offered by

About

I am an adult developmental psychologist by training and a career counselor by trade, currently the Director of the Gordon Career Center at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. In this course, I draw from my decades of experience as well as research from the fields of psychology, organizational behavior, and sociology to help you understand best practices for making career decisions. This content will help you develop the tools you need to make the right choices for you, from deciding an area of study to exploring potential lines of work to pursue—and knowing when to pivot at any time in your career.

Modules

Module One

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Thought Question 1

4 Videos

  • Introduction
  • A note on the exercises
  • What Is Insight?
  • Exercise 1: Life History Interview

Module Two

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Thought Question 2

1 Peer Review

  • Reflection Paper

2 Videos

  • How Your Brain Is Fooling You
  • Exercise 2: You: A Case Study

1 Readings

  • Peer Review Guidelines

Module Three

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Thought Question 3

2 Videos

  • What Is Success?
  • Exercise 3: G. Richard Shell's Six Lives Exercise

Module Four

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Thought Question 4

1 Peer Review

  • Reflection Paper

2 Videos

  • Navigating New Identities
  • Exercise 4: Identity Exercise

Module Five

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Thought Question 5

3 Videos

  • What Do You Do Well?
  • What Do You Do Well? Part 2
  • Exercise 5: Mapping Your Skills

Module Six

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Thought Question 6

1 Peer Review

  • Reflection Paper *or* Mind Map

3 Videos

  • What Is Important to You? Part 1
  • What Is Important to You? Part 2
  • Exercise 6: Mind Map: Personal Projects

Module Seven

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Designing Your Life, Part 1
  • Designing Your Life, Part 2

Module Eight

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Thought Question 7
  • Thought Question 8

1 Peer Review

  • Course Reflection

6 Videos

  • The Rule of Three
  • Interview with Barbara Oakley
  • Exercise 7: Making a Connection
  • Tell Me About Yourself
  • Exercise 8: Capstone Mind Map: Skills, Influences, Core Projects
  • Course Conclusion

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Discover best practices for making impactful career decisions with insights from psychology, organizational behavior, and sociology. Led by an experienced career counselor, this foundational course helps you navigate study choices, career exploration, and timely pivots. Available on Coursera, it offers flexible subscription options for a tailored learning experience. Ideal for those seeking personal development and informed career choices.

Sharon Belden Castonguay
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Sharon Belden Castonguay