The challenge and goal of this class is to help the students to find the perfect job at this step of their life and to establish a short term, midterm and long term professional project. The career passport is going to be the main axe of this class and we will work on the following structure which is the same as an Outplacement or Career coaching program: a) Analysis b) Motivation factors for the job research process c) Marketing tools: cv, networking strategy, linkedIn profile, brief presentation d) Job research strategy e) Integration process
Professors
This course is designed to support students in securing an appropriate position at this stage of their professional journey, while also helping them set short-, medium-, and long-term professional goals. The course is structured around the "Professional Passport", a comprehensive framework inspired by professional coaching and outplacement programs.
This course seeks to assist you in: Developing a career management project and finding the best first position or Masters program for you.
Develop a career management project and find the best first job/Master's program
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Define their motivation factors and unique selling points
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the national and international job market
- Identify job opportunities
- Become top candidates in real-world situations
- Acquire the necessary tools to achieve their professional goals
- Negotiate the best salary
- Develop a realistic strategy aligned with their objectives
Topic 1: Introduction and Reflections on Managing a Professional Career
Topic 2: Job Market and Companies
Topic 3: CV Sessions
Topic 4: LinkedIn Sessions
Topic 5: Salary Negotiation
Topic 6: Digital Nomad Session
Team activities, tasks, and exercises; individual and group presentations; in-class activities, role-playing, exercises, and debates.
The final exam will consist of a real presentation of your professional project in a role-play job interview with company executives and HR managers.
Course grade distribution DELIVERABLES DURING THE COURSE 10% total grade INTERNSHIP CONVALIDATION PROCESS 10% total grade MID TERM EXAM 1 20% total grade FINAL EXAM 1 20% total grade OPTIONAL EXAM SEM 2 10% total grade FINAL EXAM 2 30% total grade PERSONAL EVALUATION 10% total grade
Key Areas Covered:
- Analysis of personal and professional goals
- Motivational factors in the job search process
- Marketing tools: CV design, networking strategy, LinkedIn profile optimization, and a 2-minute professional pitch
- Job search strategy: Research, planning, and execution
- Integration process: Transition into professional roles
Current articles focusing on career management, industry and markets.
Selected articles on professional management, industry perspectives, and market trends
Job Search & Career Development
- Bolles, R. N. (2022). What Color Is Your Parachute? 2022: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success. Ten Speed Press.
- Yate, M. (2017). Knock 'em Dead Job Interview: How to Turn Job Interviews into Job Offers. Adams Media.
- Trunk, P. (2007). Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success. Business Plus.
Networking & Personal Branding
- Clark, D. (2015). Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It. Portfolio.
- Klaff, O. (2019). Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal. McGraw-Hill.
- Medina, N. (2020). The Discipline of Selling. Independently published.
- Gallo, C. (2014). Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds. St. Martin’s Press.
LinkedIn & Online Presence
- Ausch, M. (2021). The LinkedIn Book for Network Marketing Success: A Step-By-Step Guide to Building Your Business, Brand, and Influence. Independently published.
- Graham, W. (2020). LinkedIn for Students, Graduates, and Educators. Business Expert Press.
Psychology & Professional Growth
- Dweck, C. (2006). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Random House.
- Grant, A. (2013). Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success. Viking.
- Newport, C. (2016). Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. Grand Central Publishing.
Current articles focusing on career management, industry and markets.
Selected articles on professional management, industry perspectives, and market trends
Job Search & Career Development
- Bolles, R. N. (2022). What Color Is Your Parachute? 2022: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success. Ten Speed Press.
- Yate, M. (2017). Knock 'em Dead Job Interview: How to Turn Job Interviews into Job Offers. Adams Media.
- Trunk, P. (2007). Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success. Business Plus.
Networking & Personal Branding
- Clark, D. (2015). Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It. Portfolio.
- Klaff, O. (2019). Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal. McGraw-Hill.
- Medina, N. (2020). The Discipline of Selling. Independently published.
- Gallo, C. (2014). Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds. St. Martin’s Press.
LinkedIn & Online Presence
- Ausch, M. (2021). The LinkedIn Book for Network Marketing Success: A Step-By-Step Guide to Building Your Business, Brand, and Influence. Independently published.
- Graham, W. (2020). LinkedIn for Students, Graduates, and Educators. Business Expert Press.
Psychology & Professional Growth
- Dweck, C. (2006). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Random House.
- Grant, A. (2013). Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success. Viking.
- Newport, C. (2016). Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. Grand Central Publishing.