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In this online asynchronous self-paced, free, fully online (D2L) program you will learn strategies for researching and identifying careers beyond the academy, creating professional connections, translating your transferable skills and experiences, developing application materials, and interviewing. This program is designed to support you as you prepare to enter or continue your internship or career search. Every day and week of the program is designed to be helpful (even if just confirmatory for you), with many elements building upon each other. This program is designed for you to maximize your experience by taking control of the experience and doing the work that makes sense for you. It includes affinity community resources, identity focused resources that provides students with specialized content that integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion into their career development.
Every day you get friendly updates and information on how to:
- Week 1: Research and Discover - Identify potential career interests or solidify existing interests; decipher job descriptions to identify the skills, experiences, and requirements for the position and use this information to translate your transferable skills and create a career development plan to help you gain the required skills and experiences.
- Week 2: Creating your Professional Profile and Making Professional Connections - Discover how to craft your self-introduction or elevator pitch; create your LinkedIn profile; create professional connections and conduct informational interviews to learn about diverse careers and how UA alumni made their career transitions.
- Week 3: Application Materials - Draft your resume or Curriculum Vitae and create effective cover letter and learn how to tailor these for positions such that you best display your relevant skills and experiences.
- Week 4: Interview Preparation - Learn what questions to prepare for and how to prepare for them; learn about the different types of interviews.
Learn more and register on Handshake by clicking the link for the month you are interested in: