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  • SUMMER PROJECT GUIDES

    https://menlo.joinhandshake.com/appointments/new

  • ICS Recommends: SUMMER PROJECTS

    What can a summer project look like?Career Management Project: This is the overarching project, composed of many smaller projects, all focused on exploring where you want your career path to take you.

    Research Project: For those of you who enjoy research or are curious about learning more regarding certain topics, dive into those topics that pique your interests this summer.

    Personal Project: something that isn’t directly related to professional or academic development.

    The

    Get Inspired: Students at Duke University came up with their

    to provide themselves with their own internships. Their team is called Project Phoenix – check out their website

    work from companies.

    Jerry Lee from -

    dIn page – you must post a video of your project by August 23rd, 2020 to be considered. Check out the full post on LinkedIn.

    1

    Projects

    For career management

    you want to take in your career.

    SUMMER PROJECTS

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  • 1. What you are interested, what you like, how your personality

    translates to your work;2. The skills you already possess and the skills you need to work on;3. What you prioritize.

    Learn Your Hollande Code: Create your free Focus2 account * w/ free access code “oaks”

    Complete the Work Interest Assessment

    Assess Your Skill Set: Complete the Career Competency Assessment *see Appendix Use your Holland Code to research jobs you migh like based on your personality. Use the Career Competency assessment to research jobs that require your natural strengths. When researching,

    Career Management

    Projects

    Summer workshop for this stage: Kelly Davis’s “Strategizing Your Job

    2

    EXPLORE

    1. What about this job interests me? 2. Would this job align with my core values? 3. Does this job make use of my natural strengths?

    5. Would this job give me the lifestyle I want?

    UpdateResume Elevator Pitch LinkedIn Interviewing

    Create an

    DEVELOP YOUR TOOLKITMeet with Career Services or see resources at back to kickstart any of these toolkit projects!

    Use your Holland Code through ONET – a database of all

    by the U.S. Dept. of Labor.

    What is ONET?

    https://www.focus2career.com/Login.cfmhttps://www.onetonline.org/https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlceyhrD4pHdcshSKuQULjxygAD6I6RusZ

  • InternExporeyour classroom learning to the world of work.

    Work or VolunteerBuild your resume, credibility, and professional network with summer job and volunteer experiences.

    Develop a ProjectFindeither a personal project or research project.

    NetworkIntroduce yourself to people who do the jobs that interest

    Career Management

    Projects

    ABZ Planning

    Plan A is the current path you are on to your dream life-

    style.

    If what you are currently doing will not lead to your dream lifestyle —

    adjust!

    Plan B is what you will pivot to if your current path be-

    comes blocked.

    When this happens, your Plan B becomes Plan A!

    Plan Z is what you will rely on if Plans A-Y don’t work out.

    CREATE YOUR FUTUREWhat will you do to make progress towards your Plan A?

    SELECTED CAREER MANAGEMENT RESOURCES

    Visit these company’s websites to learn more about their resources and tools!

    3

    https://www.linkedin.com/feed/https://www.burning-glass.com/research-project/covid-19/https://www.economicmodeling.com/job-posting-dashboard/https://biginterview.com/https://www.hiringlab.org/https://menlo.joinhandshake.com/https://www.themuse.com/https://www.volunteermatch.org/

  • TheFrom there, the research project builds on itself: • Research• • Keeping Track of Your Sources• Analyzing Data• Sharing Your Results

    Format Research can be presented in any number of formats. The most common formats include but are

    The

    • What•

    Click to access a link to sample

    research

    RESEARCH PROJECTS

    4

    https://www.scribbr.com/research-process/research-question-examples/

  • what the data is telling you. In other words, what is the answer

    further explored?

    way your research maintains credibility is through your

    of all of components of the source necessary for a bibliography, along with any quotes you think are relevant.

    Keep track of which sources are considered “primary” or

    of an incident or experience, while a secondary source is from an observer research.

    Consider sources – or both. Explain why and how you collected your data. Research methods include, but are not limited to:• Interviews

    • Surveys - Do you need to get a general sense of people’s opinion on a certain topic? How many respondents do you need?

    many scholarships were awarded last year?

    Withyou’ve discovered. You can present your work in a number of ways: a research paper, a blog or vlog, an audioclip.

    It’s your research project – you get to decide!

    RESEARCH PROJECTS CONT.

    Wondering how to analyze data? Check out

    If you are focused on the visual aspects of sharing

    your research, take a look at 6 visual methods

    Insightrix.

    Click to learn more

    Take a look at our “Source Tracking Sheet”

    template via Google Docs.

    5

    https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/qualitative-quantitative-research/https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17fR3TzOdHAEG4M-BgfHrLOizKJ8mR8XOZsU_oXrLFy8/edit?usp=sharinghttps://insightrix.com/6-creative-present-research-data/https://www.questionpro.com/blog/data-analysis-in-research/

  • Do you see a problem in your community that needs solving in a way

    but aren’t sure how? Are there skills you need to develop in order to

    ideas and develop your own project. You don’t need a formalized process – you can do this yourself. If

    Personal Project Worksheet

    Problems I see in my community/in the world:

    Which project interests you the most, and seems most feasible?

    Mission (A mission statement is a brief statement on the purpose of your project.):

    Vision:

    Goals:

    Audience:

    PERSONAL PROJECT

    6

    skills to improve, or how? Check out

    Guide.

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IddbtTS-mOOGagQhpevw_DdjqYEUc3i2PW-JpMBLHtg/edit?usp=sharing

  • Physical Equipment: People: Skill Sets:

    7

    TIMELINE & TASK SHEET

    WHAT I NEED FOR THIS PROJECT

    Target Deadline to Complete Project: / /

    Process Steps: Target Date: Assigned To:

    1. /

    2. /

    3. /

    4. /

    5. /

    6. /

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    8. /

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    10. /

    11. /

    12. /

  • 1.

    2.

    3.

    4.

    Skills Courses/Ways to Learn or Improve Time Complete?

    8

    BUILD A TEAM

    UPSKILL

    skills to improve, or how? Check out

    Guide.

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IddbtTS-mOOGagQhpevw_DdjqYEUc3i2PW-JpMBLHtg/edit?usp=sharing

  • Resources

    Project PhoenixGirl Scout Gold Award

    Focus2Career - Set up your free account * w/ free access code “oaks”

    Source Tracking Google Sheet

    Guide to Interviewing

    Websites: LinkedInThe MuseIndeed Hiring LabVolunteermatch.orgBurningGlass TechnologiesEmsiHandshakeBigInterview

    9

    https://www.dukeaml.com/thephoenixprojecthttps://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/our-program/Gold%20Award/Girl-Scout-Gold-Award_Gold-Award-Project-Proposal.pdfhttps://careers.unc.edu/sites/careers.unc.edu/files/documents/Creating%20Your%20Own%20Internship.pdfhttps://careers.unc.edu/sites/careers.unc.edu/files/documents/Creating%20Your%20Own%20Internship.pdfhttps://www.onetonline.orghttps://www.focus2career.com/Login.cfmhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IddbtTS-mOOGagQhpevw_DdjqYEUc3i2PW-JpMBLHtg/edit?usp=sharinghttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17fR3TzOdHAEG4M-BgfHrLOizKJ8mR8XOZsU_oXrLFy8/edit?usp=sharinghttps://menlo.joinhandshake.com/articles/9198https://menlo.joinhandshake.com/articles/10760https://www.linkedin.com/feed/https://www.themuse.com/https://www.hiringlab.org/https://www.volunteermatch.org/https://www.burning-glass.com/research-project/covid-19/https://www.economicmodeling.com/job-posting-dashboard/https://menlo.joinhandshake.com/https://biginterview.com/

  • LinkedIn Profile Suggested Checklist

    Based on the excellent article, “The 31 Best LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers,” in The Muse http://bit.ly/linkedintipsthemuse ß Read the article to learn how to do these tasks.

    ☐ “Put in the time to make it awesome.” Quick, easy tasks that make a big difference: ☐ “Make a custom URL.” ☐ “Choose a great photo.” ☐ “Write a headline that rocks.” The “About” Space: ☐ “Don’t waste the summary space.” ☐ “Use the first person.” ☐ “Be warm and welcoming” – or, “Give ‘em a little chance to get to know you.” And, “Get personal.” ☐ “Avoid [overused] buzzwords.” (Examples: “creative,” “innovative,” “effective,” “analytical”…) ☐ “Highlight your best accomplishments.” And, “Show your achievements.” ☐ “Use your target job descriptions to your advantage.” ☐ “Use numbers right up front.” Creative Additions… ☐ “Add multimedia to your summary.” ☐ “Add your work experience to your summary.” (Company websites, projects you worked on, articles…) “Experience” Sections: ☐ “Include a current job entry [even when unemployed].” ☐ “Add projects, volunteer experiences, or languages.” Recommendations and Endorsements: ☐ “Request one LinkedIn recommendation a month… but make them strategic.” ☐ “Don’t be afraid to pick which recommendations you show.” ☐ “Manage your endorsements.” Building Your Network: ☐ “Have at least 50 connections.” ☐ “Make sure people can find you.” (Other contact information – email, Twitter, etc.) ☐ “Become an author… or add your blog.” ☐ “Be a Groupie.” ☐ “Update your status.” Key Rules: ☐ “Don’t go overboard.” (Make sure it’s not overwhelming!) ☐ “Keep your job search under wraps.” ☐ “Don’t add people you don’t know.”

  • Source: https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/ | Questions developed by NACE and SkillSurvey

    Menlo College Student Worker Performance Evaluation

    Career Readiness Competencies 1. Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able

    to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.

    2. Oral/Written Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual has public speaking skills; is able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.

    3. Teamwork/Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.

    4. Digital Technology: Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. The individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies.

    5. Leadership: Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage his/her emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.

    6. Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from his/her mistakes.

    7. Career Management: Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth. The individual is able to navigate and explore job options, understands and can take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities, and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.

    8. Global/Intercultural Fluency: Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. The individual demonstrates, openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact re pec f ll i h all people and nder and indi id al differences.

    https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/

  • Source: https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/ | Questions developed by NACE and SkillSurvey

    Each question in the performance evaluation maps to one of the career readiness competencies. Rate each behavior on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 = Never Demonstrates This Behavior and 10 = Always Demonstrates This Behavior. Calculate the a erage core for each compe enc o be er nder and he den reng h and area for impro emen

    To what extent did/does the student demonstrate these behaviors? 1-10

    1 Gather and analyze information from a variety of sources to fully understand a problem?

    1 Make decisions and solve problems using sound reasoning and judgment?

    1 Multi-task well in a fast-paced environment?

    2 Communicate information, ideas, and data clearly and concisely so that others can understand?

    2 Promptly inform relevant others when needing guidance with assigned tasks?

    2 Assist with the creation of high-quality reports and promotional materials?

    3 Listen carefully to others, taking time to understand and ask appropriate questions without interrupting?

    3 Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers?

    3 Collaborate with others to achieve common goals?

    4 Display proficiency with MS Office software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)?

    4 Demonstrate competence with relevant CRM tools and data management programs?

    4 Quickly adapt to new or unfamiliar technologies?

    5 Motivate others by encouraging them and by building mutual trust?

    5 Serve as a role model to others by approaching tasks with confidence and a positive attitude?

    5 Exhibit maturity and self-control, even in situations involving conflict or stress (e.g., does not threaten or abuse others, either physically or verbally)?

    5 Use innovative thinking to go beyond traditional methods?

    6 Demonstrate dependability (e.g., report consistently, and on time, for work or meetings)?

    6 Have an attention to detail, resulting in few if any errors in their work (e.g., accurately input data)?

    6 Take the initiative to prioritize and complete tasks on time?

    6 Show a high level of dedication toward doing a good job?

    6 Display relevant knowledge of principles and best practices in business operations?

    6 Take responsibility for their actions and quality of work without blaming others or making excuses?

    6 Consistently meet or exceed goals and expectations?

    6 Act in accordance with the highest possible standards of ethics and integrity?

    7 Display curiosity; seek out opportunities to learn?

    7 Show an awareness of their strengths and areas for development?

    7 Accept feedback without becoming angry or defensive and use it to strengthen future performance?

    8 Demonstrate trustworthiness, honesty, and high personal standards in dealings with others?

    8 Treat other people, including those of different backgrounds, beliefs, and gender, with fairness and respect?

    8 Keep an open mind to diverse ideas and new ways of thinking?

    https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/

  • Comments

    Please answer the questions below focusing only on your most recent internship or work-related experience. Starting with the most important, please comment on the top 3 ways you think you can improve your academic and/or work performance.

    Starting with the most important, please comment on your top 3 academic and/or work-related strengths.

  • Research & Critical Thinking

    What I Wanted: What I Needed:

    - Collaborate with people - Initiate & brainstorm ideas- Research for reform

    - Educational statistical analysis- Writing policy papers and research

    Top Fields:

    1. Education 2. International Diplomacy/Policy3. Environmental Policy/Activism 4. International Development5. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

    Types of Organizations:

    1. Think Tanks

    - Eduational Institutions

    3. Government - City - State - Federal

    =

    Policy Research Analyst

    Research Assistant

    Front Desk/Administrative Assistant

    Educational Policy Strategist

    Leadership

    Financial Management

    Coordination

    Communication

    Organization

    Flexibility

    Adaptablity

    Bravery

    Motivation

    Innovation

    Major: European Studies

    Student Clubs:

    Oxfam America Harry Potter AllianceEarth Impact ClubNYU Divest

    Study Abroad:

    Paris Berlin Dublin

    Internship: The Hunger Project

    Part-Time Job: The Hunger Project

    Human RightsEnvironment{ }

    President

    Founder

    Treasurer

    Involved Member

    College Credentials & Activities

    Fields SkillsRoles

    {International Development}

    {Corporate Social Responsibiity (CSR)}

    US Grants & Partnerships Intern

    Corporate & Special Partnerships: Assistant

    Event Planning

    PAST EXPERIENCES & SKILL DEVELOPMENT

    JOB SEARCH CRITERIA

    Strategizing Your Job Search: Example A

    Dream Job

    Jobs I am a strong

    candidate for

    © Kelly M. Davis 2019

    The Systems Cartographer

    Coordinator/Communications

  • Major:

    College Credentials & Activities

    Fields SkillsRoles

    Strategizing Your Job SearchJOB SEARCH CRITERIA

    PAST EXPERIENCES & SKILL DEVELOPMENT

    Top Fields: Types of Organizations: What I Want: What I Need:

    =

    (Dream Job)

    (2nd Choice Job)

    (Job that puts me on track to Dream Job)

    (Jobs I qualify for based on my skills - fewer options)

    (Jobs I qualify for based on my skills - more options)

    © Kelly M. Davis 2019

    The Systems Cartographer