PREFACE

CHAPTER I. CAREER ORIENTATION

UNIT 1. SELF-EXPLORATION: INTERESTS AND IDENTITIES
1.1. Know yourself: Interests
1.2. Know yourself: Identities – “Who am I?”
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UNIT 2. SELF-EXPLORATION: SKILLS AND NEEDS
2.1. Know yourself: Skills
2.2. Know yourself: Understanding personal needs
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UNIT 3. CAREER EXPLORATION
3.1. Career analysis
3.2. Advanced degrees and certifications
3.3. Explore careers through career conversations
3.4. One degree, many options
Unit Summary
Further Reading
References

UNIT 4. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS BUILDING AND EXPERIENCES GAINING
4.1. Hard skills and soft skills
4.2. What employers want in an employee
4.3. Necessary skills for your career goals
4.4. Gaining relevant experience
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UNIT 5. JOB SEARCHING AND PERSONAL BRANDING
5.1. Navigate your job and internship search
5.2. Build your network
5.3. Personal branding in the digital age
5.4. Identify opportunities online
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CHAPTER I CAN-DO CHECKLIST
CAREER INVESTIGATION REPORT

CHAPTER II. JOB APPLICATION

UNIT 6. RÉSUMÉ
6.1. What do you know about Résumés?
6.2. What is a Résumé?
6.3. What might a Résumé look like?
6.4. The journey of your Résumé: From “Submit” to “Hired”
6.5. Responsible use of AI
6.6. How to write an effective Résumé
Summary: The Architecture of a Professional Résumé
The Résumé Readiness Checklist

UNIT 7. COVER LETTER
7.1. The significance of a cover letter
7.2. Planning your cover letter
7.3. Cover letter structure
7.4. Common mistakes to avoid in a cover letter
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UNIT 8. MASTERING PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEWS
8.1. The star method for structured answers
8.2. Handling the “weakness” question “What is your greatest weakness?”
8.3. Closing – your turn to ask
8.4. Discussing compensation: the professional exchange
8.5. Non-verbal communication
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REVISION QUIZ FOR CHAPTER II

CHAPTER III. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

UNIT 9. SPOKEN COMMUNICATION
9.1. Elevator pitch
9.2. Networking
9.3. Small talk
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UNIT 10. NEGOTIATION
10.1. Definition of negotiation
10.2. Preparation
10.3. Setting objectives
10.4. Proposals & closure

UNIT 11. MEETINGS
11.1. Before the meeting
11.2. During the meeting
11.3. After the meeting
Further Practice
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UNIT 12. DEALING WITH PEOPLE YOU CAN’T STAND
12.1. Types of difficult people you may have to work with
12.2. Role-play practice
12.3. Further reading: bonus people
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UNIT 13. TIME MANAGEMENT AND WORK ETHIC FOR CAREER SUCCESS
13.1. Introduction to time management and work ethic
13.2. The psychology of time
13.3. Core Time Management Strategies
13.4. Understanding and building a strong work ethic
13.5. Activities and application
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REVISION QUIZ FOR CHAPTER III