Practical info about the course and its requirements. Attendance policy: required and optional class meetings. Career talks with industry insiders; proposed speakers. Assignments and deadlines. Internship requirements. Paperwork related to internship. Possible internship providers. You will meet AAU Career Development Specialist and will learn how you can benefit from individual career counseling.

These are the first activities where you will begin to reflect on who you are and how you want to be presented - Your brand

CV dos and don'ts, section to include and exclude, tips on perfecting your CV.

Writing a cover letter: why bother about it and how to stand out from the crowd. LinkedIn profile - an important element of professional portfolio. Applications through job sites and company's websites. Other application materials that might be required to submit.

Networking: who, where and how? Confidence pillars. Conversation starters. Body language. Self-presentation and elevator pitch. LinkedIn - a powerful networking and job search tool. Being visible and being an active user. LinkedIn dos and don'ts. Career development with the help of professional community.

Purpose of a job interview and your role there. Interview types. Before, during and after an interview: what to do and what to avoid. Dealing with nervousness and getting rejected.

Conflict resolution. Challenging situations you can face at work: how to deal with them. Salary negotiations: who initiates, when is the best time and how to approach this uneasy issue. What is a burnout and how to prevent it.

No class meeting. Time slot reserved for mock interviews. - Arrange your mock interview individually for this time slot. - Individual consultations on internship search and feedback on assignments. Tip: if you chose to write an Individual Career Plan, use this time to work on it.

No class meeting.

Here is a list of the guest speakers I have arranged for the semester following the midterm. You are obligated to attend 3 of the 5...but I personally would suggest you attend them all. There is a wide variety and you will find that you will walk away with a lot of insider information that will help you in your pursuit for a successful, challenging and rewarding career following your gradution.