Events:
Student Employment End of Year Celebration
Friday, April 12, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Student Services Lawn, Tempe, AZ
First Destination Series: Job and Internship Search Strategies
Thursday, April 4, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Virtual
First Destination Series: Financial Wellness for Students
Wednesday, April 10, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Virtual
ASU Spring 2024 End of Year Celebration
Friday, April 26, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Memorial Union (MU) 2nd floor, Tempe, AZ
Check out other upcoming events!
April Competency Focus - Career and Self-Development
The National Association of Colleges and Employers defines career and self development as being able to Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization. Check out these resources for ways to continue developing your skills!
Helpful Articles
How Personal Development Can Shape Your Career
By: The National Society of Leadership and Success
7 Ways to Improve Your Personal Development Skills
By: Jennifer Herrity
How to Create a Personal Growth and Professional Development Plan
By: Ashley Wallis
Recommended Trainings
Build a Personal Learning Plan and Stick with It
By: Shanita Williams
By: Dr. Gemma Leigh Roberts
By: Selena Rezvani
Level-Up Experiences
The following are recommended ways for you to practice and level-up your career and self-development skills this month within your current job. Feel free to use these suggestions or come up with your own. Once you have finished an experience, be sure to add it to your accomplishment tracker.
Make a Career Plan
Prepare: Research careers you are interested in and the skills needed or requirements for that job.
Take Action: Begin making a step-by-step plan of how you will prepare for this career. What skills will you learn and how? What do you need to accomplish and when?
Reflect: Look over your plan and make sure it is clear.
Go to an Event
Prepare: There are so many events, workshops, conferences, and more where professionals teach you new skills. Look through the events on Handshake or ASU’s website to find events that interest you.
Take Action: Go to an event and actively participate.
Reflect: After the event, write down what you learned.
Do a Training
Prepare: Think of a skill you would like to learn or improve on. Look online for free training.
Take Action: Complete the training and take notes.
Reflect: Reflect on what you learned and practice the skill.
Want to Share?
Are you aware of resources, events, or training that would be good to share with other Working Learners? Please email us your ideas for inclusion in upcoming monthly level-up communications. Send suggestions to workplus@asu.edu
Level-Up Opportunities
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Level-Up Opportunities
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Level-Up Opportunities
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