Module 5: Planning your way towards Work Readiness Flashcards
Is this statement True or False?
Finishing a degree and applying for a job does not guarantee employment!
True.
What should I do now before I finish my degree?
Be equipped first!
Start now to improve your chances of landing a job.
What is career planning?
Thinking ahead to open up possibilities and opportunities
Thinking ahead to open up possibilities and
opportunities
Career Planning
What are The Four Stages
of Career Planning?
- Aspire
- Act
- Apply
- Achieve
Define and give examples of Aspire
- Aim High
- Consider Leaderships
- Expand Options
- Be proactive in your
aspirations
Define and give examples of Act
- Active self-reflection &
Self-evaluation - Active Engagement in
activities and experiences
for your Curriculum Vitae - Effective Planning
- Effective Decision-Making
Define and give examples of Apply
- Use work opportunities and apply for jobs
- Tailor your application
- Join workshops, mock
interviews, etc.
Define Curriculum Vitae
- Used in Academia
- Includes academic
achievements, research, awards, publications, etc. - Can be several pages long
- More general
Curriculum Vitae is used in?
Academia
These are the examples of:
1. Active self-reflection &
Self-evaluation
2. Active Engagement in
activities and experiences
for your Curriculum Vitae
3. Effective Planning
4. Effective Decision-Making
Act
These are the examples of:
1. Aim High
2. Consider Leaderships
3. Expand Options
4. Be proactive in your
aspirations
Aspire
These are the examples of:
1. Use work opportunities and apply for jobs
2. Tailor your application
3. Join workshops, mock
interviews, etc.
Apply
Curriculum Vitae includes what?
Curriculum Vitae includes academic achievements, research, awards, publications, etc.
Define Resume
- Commonly used in job applications
- Used to highlight skills for a specific job
position or industry - Prioritizes work experiences, skills, and
achievements - Should be tailored for the job application
Resume is commonly used in?
Resume is commonly used in job applications
Resume is used to?
Resume is used to highlight skills for a specific job
Resume is prioritizes?
Resume is prioritizes work experiences, skills, and
achievements
Resume should be tailored for the?
Resume should be tailored for the job application
Define and give examples of Achieve
- Develop academic skills
and habits - Personally develop
confidence and self-
reliance. - Think of short and long term professional goals
These are the examples of:
1. Develop academic skills
and habits
2. Personally develop
confidence and self-
reliance.
3. Think of short and long term professional goals
Achieve
Provide the list of Benefits of Placements and
Internships
- Payment
- Skills
- Work Readiness and gain experience
- Understanding how organizations work
How to make a job application?
- General Information
- Job Qualification
- Company application
form - Job description
- Info on how to apply
- Company application form