Welcome to CS114Academic Strategies
Unit 7Prof Brooke
AGENDA
Tonight we will cover: Announcements Reminders Goal Setting Interview Getting started with assignment
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Announcements
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Goal Setting
It’s important to set goals at a level that is appropriate to the individual’s situation. Mindtools.com notably mentions that setting goals helps build self-confidence.
Questions to ask: What skills and what knowledge are required? What resources are needed? How can I get them? How can I break up each large goal into smaller accomplishments? Is this the best path to complete the goal? Do any of my goals conflict with each other? Are some components
the same? Is there any assistance I will need along the way? Who is my
support system? What things might get in my way and, anticipating them, how will I
deal with them? How will I remind myself of this goal so it doesn’t get forgotten? What will be the reward?
Kinds of Goals
Creating a popular new game
Learning techniques and the process to get there, finding resources, learning about marketing
Winning a race
Building stamina and muscle strength, participating in the event, making it to the finish line
Getting a new job
Practice with interviewing, creation of a resume and/or portfolio, experience that can be used for future interviews
Fallacies
Although this unit focuses on career goals, there are other kinds, including but not limited to:
Artistic Attitude (Behavior) Education Family Financial Health Hobby Home Improvement Personal Goals Physical Public Service Recreation Relationship Religious Social
Examples
More about S.M.A.R.T. GoalsSpecific = the who, what, when, where, why, and howalso Significant, Substantial
Measurable = so you can see change as it happensalso Meaningful, Motivational
Action-Oriented = stretch a little for opportunities in your reachalso Attainable, Achievable, Agreed Upon (if a group or family goal), Aggressive
Realistic = being both willing and able, and within resources availablealso Relevant, Reasonable, Results-Oriented, Reachable
Timed (Timely) = a clear, specific target, well-plannedalso Trackable, Truthful, Tangible
Other things to consider
Other things to consider Break goals into steps, which builds confidence as increments are completed Ask your family and friends to support you in working towards your goals Ask for help when you need it List the benefits to attaining your goal (motivation) Adjust your plan when it is S.M.A.R.T. to do so (be flexible) Set priorities Keep a positive attitude Stay focused Have courage and be persistent
Questions
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Interview
Reasons to do the interview (other than it is a part of the Final Project):
You will learn more about what that person does in his/her job, helping you to
understand a little more about that particular career. It is a networking experience, out of which professional
connections may arise. It’s good practice with professional communication skills. It’s good practice with time management skills. It’s good practice for note-taking. The assessment of the interview written for the Final Project
will also take critical thinking skills.
The event….the actual event
http://fudgelink.com/gen/interview.html
How and how and when…..
To Do
Seminar DONEReadingUnit Assignment for Unit 7 is NOT due until
Unit 93 posts on 3 different days---1 response to
main prompt with at least 150 words—first post no LATER than Saturday
Well Done
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fantastic week. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me via Kaplan email or AIM.