About the Career Planning Course
Pre-Course Assessment
A Ugandan Graduate's Job Hunt: A Story of Perseverance and Disappointment
Introducing Module 1
Lesson 1: Understanding what a career is?
Stage 2: Explore Careers
Ikigai explainer
Common career misconceptions
Stage 3: Decision making
Making wise career decisions
Stage 4 & 5: Goal Setting & Take Action
Conclusion: Goal setting
Lesson 1 Assignment
Lesson 1 quiz
Lesson 2: Important skills in the workplace
Important hard skills in the workplace
Important soft skills in the work place
Lesson 2 quiz
Introducing Module 2
Lesson 1: Putting your best foot forward through your CV
Common CV mistakes you should avoid
Lesson 1 quiz
Lesson 1 assignment
Lesson 2: Putting your best foot forward through your Cover letter (with or without experience)
Cover letter do's and don'ts
Cover letters, the conclusion
Lesson 2 assignment
Lesson 2 quiz
Introducing Module 3
Preparing for a job interview- All you need to know
Interview assessment traits and methods
Before an interview- What do you need to do to ace the interview
Common interview questions
Lesson 2: What to do during and after an interview
Lesson 3: Leveraging Social-Media for better placement opportunities
Using Social Media to create a Virtual Resume/CV
Leveraging LinkedIn as a platform for securing a job opportunity
Lesson 3 quiz
Introducing Module 4
How to sustain yourself in employment?
Passive communication
Assertiveness, how one can become more assertive
Understanding self confidence
Working with critical people in a work place
Entry-level salary negotiation & managing rejection
Module 4 quiz
Post Course Assessment
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Resources and references
Learn how to showcase your strengths, and confidently navigate the competitive job landscape.
