- Level Foundation
- Duration 20 hours
- Course by Kennesaw State University
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Offered by
About
No matter the professional level, we can all benefit from learning how to succeed in our careers. Whether a well-seasoned professional, a management trainee, or a service level employee, this course will help you enrich your career by honing your professional behavior and networking. Through industry expert support and resources, this course is designed to prepare you for success in any chosen career. You will develop the habits and attitudes you need to perform effectively in the job market. You will identify a mentor to add value to your career. You will analyze your relationships and develop a practical approach for engaging your LinkedIn network. You will differentiate between networking and networking with intention. You will also discover the most effective ways to ask for help from your peer or professional group. Finally, you will evaluate the best methods of adjusting your career path at various stages of life.Modules
Habitudes
2
Assignment
- Career Habitudes, Practice Quiz
- Career Habitudes
2
Discussions
- Habitudes Discussion
- The Power of Habits: New Insights?
9
Videos
- Meet the Team
- Introduction to Career Habitudes
- What Are Habitudes?
- Why are Habitudes Important?
- Habitudes and Career Success
- Habitude Examples
- Habitudes and Leadership
- Habitudes for Mid-Career Professionals
- Career Advice from Dr. Tim Elmore
6
Readings
- The Learning Objectives
- Managing The Toughest Generation
- Four Reminders I Received from the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction
- The Power of Habit: Charles Duhigg at TEDx
- Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career, TEDx Talk by Larry Smith
- Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!
The Importance of a Mentor
2
Assignment
- Test Your Knowledge!
- Mentor Found!
2
Discussions
- What Makes a Good Mentor?
- The Benefits of Workplace Mentoring
2
Videos
- Finding a Mentor
- The Importance of a Career Coach (Mentor)
7
Readings
- Learning Objectives
- How Great Leaders Inspire Action
- Clarifying Expectations of the Mentor Relationship
- Examples of Mentoring
- Coaching vs Mentoring
- How To Get A Mentor
- Power of Mentoring
NetWeaving
2
Assignment
- NetWeaving, Practice Quiz
- NetWeaving Quiz
3
Discussions
- Networking Lessons Learned: New Insights?
- Hosting NetWeaving Meetings: New Insights?
- Spending Too Much Time On Technology?
8
Videos
- Introduction to NetWeaving: Networking with Intention
- What is NetWeaving?
- NetWeaving vs. Traditional Networking
- NetWeaving as a Career Enhancement Tool
- NetWeaving Skills
- The Five Levels of NetWeaving
- Three NetWeaving Mistakes to Avoid
- Career Advice from the Chief NetWeaver
5
Readings
- The Learning Objectives
- Best and Worst Practices for Growing Professional Networks
- 11 Ways to Build Trust
- Rediscovering Personal Networking: Michael Goldberg TEDx
- The Power of Introverts, TED Talk by Susan Cain
2
Assignment
- LinkedIn Practice Quiz
- LinkedIn and Your Search
1
Peer Review
- Your LinkedIn Headline
1
Discussions
- Using LinkedIn Groups
1
Videos
- LinkedIn and You
6
Readings
- Learning Objectives
- Navigating your Network / Tips for Getting Started
- Differentiating Yourself
- What are Employers seeking?
- What LinkedIn won't Tell You
- Become a Field Expert using LinkedIn
Real Relationships
2
Assignment
- Building Authentic Relationships, Practice Quiz
- Building Authentic Relationships Quiz
3
Discussions
- Powerful Questions: New Insights?
- Genuine People: New Insights?
- Trust as a Currency: New Insights?
9
Videos
- Introduction to Building Authentic Relationships
- Professional Relationships: Be Passionate!
- Professional Relationships: Be Fearless!
- Professional Relationships: Have a Game Plan!
- Professional Relationships: Flawless Execution!
- Professional Relationships: Make Great Choices!
- Relationships: Be Authentic!
- Millennials, Overcoming the Fear of Failure
- Career Advice from Molly Fletcher
5
Readings
- The Learning Objectives
- Asking Powerful Questions
- 12 Habits of Genuine People
- The Currency of the New Economy is Trust: Rachel Botsman, TED Talk
- Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are, TED Talk by Amy Cuddy
Help!
2
Assignment
- Asking For Help
- Asking For Help
1
Discussions
- Now that you know....how will you ask?
1
Videos
- Asking for Help
8
Readings
- Learning Objectives
- 5 Ways to Get Better at Asking for Help
- How To Ask for Help at Work Without Looking Bad
- The Benefits of Asking
- How Asking For Help The Right Way Advances Your Career
- The Power Behind Asking for Help
- Video - Why You Will Fail To Have a Great Career
- The Right Way To Ask For Help
Making Moves
2
Assignment
- Practice What You Have Learned in Adjusting the Career Plan
- Adjusting the Career Plan For Success
2
Discussions
- Side to Side or Up and Down
- How Did Your Career Path Lead You To NASA?
1
Videos
- Overview of Adjusting the Career Plan
8
Readings
- Learning Objectives
- Being Nimble & Adapting
- Progressing
- Reclaiming Your Footing
- Salary or Start-Up?
- Career Pathing and Career Path Management
- Eight Principles of Effective Career Planning
- What Career Should I Choose?

Dan Stotz

Ana T. Baida, Ed.D.

Wes Rhea, J.D.