Professionally Ready

Section 1 Planning Your Future 
Introduction 
Assignment 1: Goal-Setting Worksheet Assignment 
Vision Boards 
Assignment 2: Poster Vision Board 
Assignment 3: Digital Vision Board (Career and Life) 
Assignment 4: What Does Your Future Look Like? 
Assignment 5: What Does Your Future Look Like? 

Section 2 About Your Network 
Case Study: Who Do You Know? 
Your Network 
Social Media 
Types of Social Media 
Using Social Media to Boost Your Career 
Social Media Policies 
The Importance of Having Personal Social Media Policies 
Assignment 1: Write Your Social Media Policy 
Assignment 2: Write Your Social Media Posting Policy 
Assignment 3: Develop Your Social Media Policy 
Assignment 4: Examine Misuse of Social Media and the Consequences 
Creating a Handshake Profile 
Creating a LinkedIn Profile 
Business Cards 
Professional Organizations and School Clubs 
Experiential Learning 
Professional Engagement Menu 
Odd/Dirty/Overlooked Jobs 
Assignment 5: Odd/Dirty/Overlooked Job 

Section 3 You and Your Documents 
Case Study 1: The Importance of a Good Resume 
Presenting Yourself on Paper—What Difference Does it Make? 
Personal Statements 
Exercise 
Assignment 

Section 4 Application 
Case Study 1: Getting Interview Experience 
Exercise 1: Tell Me about Yourself 
Interviewing Skills 
Case Study 2: Benefits of Preparation 1
Index