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Career Management Foundations

Jordan Pomerleau

Smith’s Career Advancement Centre is an industry leader in partnering with students to successfully manage their careers post-graduation and beyond. Smith graduate students have the option of enrolling in our Career Management Foundations (CMF) program - a comprehensive, self-directed, asynchronous course that covers all the critical topics of career management, including personal brand, resume and job search strategy. Each of the 8 online modules helps students to prepare for the next step in their professional career, and includes the following activities to support their learning: - instructional videos - interactive content with structured exercises - comprehension checks - templates, worksheets and resource documents - access to additional external digital content In order to earn the Career Management Foundations badge, each student must complete the following: 1. All 8 CMF modules (each taking between 2 to 4 hours to complete all activities) 2. Achieve 100% on the formative assessment at the end of each module 3. Attend a minimum of 70% of the master classes offered 4. Attend a minimum of two (2), 1:1 career coaching appointments

Skills / Knowledge

  • define and communicate personal brand
  • determine ideal career options
  • write a professional resume and cover letter that illustrates value and impact
  • perform effectively during interviews (virtual and in-person)
  • create an engaging and powerful LinkedIn profile
  • develop and leverage a professional network
  • execute an intentional and effective job search plan

Issued on

March 20, 2024

Expires on

Does not expire