WELCOME TO SEMINAR!HS100: UNIT 2

Robin Harley, Ph.D.

Agenda

Unit 1 Review Course requirements

Unit 2 Reading/research of profession Professional organizations, LinkedIn Project

Unit 1 Review

When is your main discussion post due?

Unit 1 Review

How long should main discussion posts and responses be?

It’s important to meet these requirements so that all posts are substantive.

Unit 1 Review

What three things should you do if you can't make it to one of these live seminars?

Unit 2 Reading

Presentation on netiquette Various websites & searches about your

profession PowerPoint presentation on your specific

program

Certification & Licensure

Shows that we have enhanced our knowledge

What is the difference? Certification

Granted by an org. after education & testing process

Licensure Granted by government agency Professional & legal recognition of a person who

has met strict qualifications Requirement to practice many professions

Benefits of Joining a Professional Organization Access to newsletters & publications

Stay up-to-date on new research & developments

Newsletters often have job listings by location

Expand your professional network Attend meetings & conferences Raise awareness of your own business &

receive advice

Unit 2 Assignment

Answer 10 questions about your profession based on your research in a Word document & submit to the dropbox by Tuesday.

Please upload as an attachment to the Dropbox, and only send Microsoft Word-compatible files (i.e., .doc, .docx., .rtf). Mac Pages or Microsoft Works files can’t be opened!

Unit 2 Assignment Questions1. State your chosen degree program.

2. Use this website to help you answer this question. http://www.onetonline.org and/or http://www.bls.gov/oco. What is the national median salary for the specific job you want to pursue?

Unit 2 Assignment Questions3. Complete an online job search using a site such

as www.Monster.com, local classified ads, or www.Indeed.com, using your location. What is the demand for jobs in your area (or where you plan to live after graduation)?

4. What is the salary in your geographical area (South, Midwest, Northeast, etc.)?

5. Why did you choose to pursue a career in your location?

Unit 2 Assignment Questions6. Are there any required professional certifications

(besides the degree you will complete at Kaplan) you will need to perform certain duties of the job? If so, how do you plan to meet the criteria for applying and obtaining the extra education?

7. Are there certain program accreditations required from your educational institution to perform certain jobs in your chosen field? Does Kaplan have that accreditation?

Unit 2 Assignment Questions8. Use this website to help you answer this

question. http://www.onetonline.org and/or http://www.bls.gov/oco. What is the overall job outlook for your chosen field?

9. Discuss at least five “duties” you would do in your profession on a daily/weekly basis.

10. Use this website to help you answer this question. http://www.onetonline.org and/or http://www.bls.gov/oco. List at least three tools and technology you will need in this occupation.