Events:
Global Futures Opportunities Fair
Wednesday, August 16, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Walton Center for Planetary Health
Get Ready for the Career Fair: CPT & OPT Overview
Wednesday, August 30, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tempe Memorial Union, Room 202
Virtual Part-time Job Fair for Off-campus Jobs
Thursday, August 31, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Virtual
Check out other upcoming events!
August Competency Focus - Career & Self-Development
This month, our career competency is Career & Self-Development which is defined as proactively developing 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 the learning and level-up opportunities shared below to embark on a transformative journey of growth and advancement in your personal and professional life.
Helpful Articles
The Impact of Personal Development
By NSLS
The Importance of Personal Growth (12 Workplace Benefits)
By Indeed Editorial Team
Personal Development and Career Management
By Universal Class
What is a career path? Definition & examples for paving yours
By Caroline Jefferson
Recommended Training
By Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts
Self-reflecting on your strengths, motivators, and more
By Diane Domeyer
How to Develop your career Plan
By Careercake
Develop a High-Performance Mindset
By Arit Eminue
Level-Up Experiences
The following are recommended ways for you to practice and level-up your Career & Self Development abilities 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.
Strengthen your Networking Skills
- Prepare: Research industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities. Familiarize yourself with networking etiquette and how to introduce yourself professionally.
- Take Action: Attend networking events, engage in conversations with professionals in your field, and exchange contact information for future connections.
- Reflect: How has networking expanded my professional circle? What steps can I take to improve my confidence while networking?
Cultivate a Growth Mindset
- Prepare: Read books and articles about the power of a growth mindset and the benefits of embracing challenges and learning from failures.
- Take Action: Embrace new challenges, seek out opportunities for growth within your job by asking your supervisor during your 1:1, and view setbacks as learning experiences.
- Reflect: In what areas in my personal life can I further apply this mindset? In what areas in my professional life can I further apply this mindset?
Master Your Elevator Pitch
- Prepare: Craft a concise and compelling elevator pitch that highlights your skills, experiences, and career goals.
- Take Action: Practice delivering your elevator pitch in front of a mirror, to friends, or in mock interviews. Refine it based on the feedback provided.
- Reflect: Has there ever been a time I can look back on and wish I had an elevator pitch prepared? How confident am I in conveying my value in a short and impactful manner?
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
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