Departments Supervised by the Rectorate · İZÜ Seçmeli Dersler · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The main purpose of the Career Planning Course is; to create career awareness, to ensure that students have information about different sectors, to recognize the tools they can use for their own development, and to direct them to the areas where they will be most productive and happy.
Course Content
It is recommended that the Career Planning course be taught within the framework of the draft created by the Presidential Human Resources Office, with videos and activities prepared for each week, and guest trainers to be invited from university lecturers, industry professionals, non-governmental organizations and international organizations. The supportive activities to be included in the course are designed to inform students about the methods and tools used in professional applications and to enable them to use them in the most effective way, and are supported by practical activities. Career centers will follow the course practically with activities that provide experience opportunities that will support students to develop their skills. The proposed program regarding the structure and contents of the course is presented below. The program in question may differ according to the characteristics of the universities and the departments where the students who will take the course are registered.
Required Resources
The Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance - Ref. J.G. Ferguson, Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill: 1993.
Snook, I. Donald. Opportunities in Health & Medical Careers. Lincolnwood. Ill: V.G.M. Career Horizons, R697AYS56, 1991.
Traynor, William J. Opportunities in Human Resources Management Careers. Lincolnwood, Ill; V.G.M. Career Horizons, HF5549.2.U5T73, 1989.
Arpan, Jeffrey, S. Opportunities in International Business Careers. Lincolnwood, Ill: V.G.M. Career Horizons, HD27SS.5A76, 1989.
Yee, Silvia Mei-ling. Careers in the Classroom: When teaching a job is more than a job. N.Y.: Teachers College Press, LB1737.U6Y44, 1990.
Super, Charles, M. Opportunities in International Business Careers. Lincolnwood, Ill: V.G.M., BF76.S79, 1988.
Recommended Resources
The Career Adventure - Susan M. Johnston, Prentice Hall., Upper Saddle River, NJ, Ill:1999. ISBN:0-13-080188-7
The Occupational Outlook Handbook - Bureau of Labor Statistics - Ref. 2000-2001.
- http://www.monster.com
Explanations
Method of Teaching : Class discussion format is used most frequently, supplemented by reading assignments, written work and in-class activities such as role playing practice interviews. This is an interactive class in which each student presents briefly on the career he or she chose and the class has the opportunity to offer insights, encouragement and suggestion. A discussion by each student of the chosen career area is welcome.
Method of Evaluation : Except midterm and final exam a term project is assigned.
Rules
All assignments MUST be turned in on time, even in cases of absenteeism.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Complete self-reports that identify personal values, interests and abilities
- To understand the importance of specifying audience and purpose and to select appropriate communication choices.
- To understand and appropriately apply modes of expression, i.e., descriptive, expositive, narrative, scientific, and self-expressive, in written, visual, and oral communication
- To understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving, and technical proficiency in the development of exposition and argument.
- To develop the ability to research and write a documented paper and/or to give an oral presentation.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Practice | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Final | 5 | 1 | 5 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course objectives and procedures are outlined. | Online class |
| 2 | Introduction to Career Planning | Online class |
| 3 | Identifying personal values, interests and abilities. | Online class |
| 4 | Identifying personality type | Online class |
| 5 | Individual versus organizational career | Online class |
| 6 | Organizational culture and work environment | Online class |
| 7 | Preparation before midterm exam | Online class |
| 8 | ARA SINAV | - |
| 9 | Communication skills for workplace success | Online class |
| 10 | Networking and Social Integration | Online |
| 11 | Selection, Recruitment and Behavioral-Interviewing | Online |
| 12 | Onboarding and Training development | Online |
| 13 | Cross -cultural preparation and the role of company in career management | Online |
| 14 | Student Presentations | Online |
| 15 | Student Presentations | Online |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM | - |