By the end of this video, the student will determine the knowledge and qualifications that they possess and learn how to determine if they are qualified to apply for a position.
- Many of you may have heard something like,…you're good at math, so you should go into accounting.…Or, if you like English classes, you should be an editor.…But just because you're good at something…doesn't mean that you like doing it.…So gaining a better understanding of your own interests…and identifying what you bring to the table…is very important to managing your career.…You want to be able to tell a story…of why an employer should hire you,…particularly if you're searching…for your first professional position,…or you think you'll be changing careers.…
Employers hire because they need your skills,…your knowledge, and your qualifications…to achieve the organization's goals.…If you don't meet their requirements, you won't get hired.…Understanding your strengths will allow you…to choose the right roles and industries…to maximize your career opportunities.…So let's begin with skills.…A skill is your ability to do something well.…Examples of skills include public speaking,…supervising, and analyzing data.…The great thing about skills…
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6/5/2018- Identifying your mission alignment
- Finding the right work culture
- Understanding work roles
- Researching salary ranges
- Identifying employer needs
- Identifying your gaps
- Strengthening your skills
- Building experience outside of academia
- Evaluating degree programs based on ROI
- Presenting yourself as the best candidate
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