Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
9900001157	CAREER PLANNING	Compulsory	1	1	2

Level of Course Unit

Short Cycle

Objectives of the Course

Career Planning course students' business world, different sectors and these sectors by enabling them to recognize their needs; career planning in the preparation process for the business world It aims to raise awareness among students about its importance. course, students, personal by enabling them to discover their competencies and to understand the expectations of the business world correctly; information and develop their skills in line with the requirements of the relevant sectors.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Öğr.Gör.Nilgün ÇAYALAN

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: • Increasing Self-Awareness: Ensuring that the student realizes his/her strengths and openness to development and recognizes himself/herself in terms of his/her interests, competencies and skills. • Exploring Career Options: Ensuring that students get to know sectors such as the public sector, private sector, academia, non-governmental organizations, comprehend the differences between sectors, and turn to a career field suitable for their future plans. Gaining awareness of students about the expectations of the business world and the competencies they prioritize. • Recognition of Support Units: Providing information on university units (international relations / exchange office, etc.) that can support the career of the student, and support services such as TUBITAK Scholarships, Mevlana program. Career Planning begins with an effort to know oneself and discover one's potential. The aim of this course is for students to; is to help them make a career planning compatible with their future goals by enabling them to gain awareness about their interests, personal characteristics and values. In this context, with the Career Planning course, students are expected to learn the following learning outcomes: • Learning Effective Resource Usage: Reaching the right resources in the career process • Developing Self-Expression and Effective Communication Skills: Increasing awareness about the importance of developing fine skills in the career process. Comprehending the importance of issues affecting communication such as body language, diction, and address; development of accurate and effective communication skills. Additional Outputs: Improving the quality and efficiency of Career Centers' services. and learning ways to use resources effectively. It is aimed to achieve

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Explaining the purpose and scope of the course, introducing the career center services and how to benefit from them. Enrolling students in the online platform used by the career center and explaining the use of the platform to students.
2	What is a Career Explaining the concepts of skill, talent, competence, career and career management and increasing students' awareness.
3	National and International Exchange Programs Informing the students about the exchange and educational scholarship programs that will support their undergraduate education by the authorities of the relevant institutions/university units.
4	Basic Communication Skills Explaining the importance and general rules of networking and the use of social media. Raising awareness of students on basic issues such as self-introduction, official correspondence rules, addressing
5	Sector Days - Non-Governmental Organizations Organizing a panel with the participation of managers who can provide information about the expectations of non-governmental organizations from new graduates and career opportunities in these sectors. To motivate the students and to contribute to the said panel. The panel was held with the aim of encouraging
6	Fine Abilities (Soft Skills) Your Soft Skills and these abilities explain its effects on success.
7	Sector Days -Public Sector To be able to provide information about the expectations of the public sector from new graduates in today's conditions and career opportunities in the public sector. organizing panels with the participation of managers (participation of different institutions that provide intensive employment from different fields such as finance, engineering, social sciences, etc. should be encouraged). In order to motivate and encourage the students, it is suggested that inspiring people who have graduated from the university where the panel is organized and who have been successful in the public sector participate in the said panel.
8	Diction and Body Language Providing training and practices to raise awareness in students about the importance of diction and body language.
9	Curriculum vitae and Cover Writing Resume and cover letter preparation trainings.
10	Sector Days -Private Sector From the private sector; service, finance, production, etc. Organizing panels with the participation of managers who can provide information about the expectations of new graduates from different fields in today's conditions and career opportunities in these sectors. The panel in question was held in order to motivate and encourage the students.Inspiring people who have graduated from university and have been successful in the private sector are recommended to participate.
11	Effective Interview Techniques Implementation of practices aimed at improving students' ability to express themselves correctly with interview samples and rehearsals, and ensuring that students gain effective communication experience.
12	Sector Days - Academy In order to raise awareness of students who are considering an academic career in different disciplines and to convey their requirements in today's conditions. Organizing panels with the participation of academicians. The panel in question was held in order to motivate and encourage the students. The participation of inspiring people who have graduated from the university and have succeeded in the academic field is recommended.
13	Industry Days -Entrepreneurship Organizing a panel with the participation of managers who can provide information about the nature of start-up / entrepreneurship and career opportunities in today's conditions. In order to motivate and encourage the students, it is suggested that inspiring people who graduated from the university where the panel was held and who have been successful in the field of entrepreneurship should participate in the said panel.
14	Course Evaluation and Project Details Getting feedback from students by completing course evaluation forms and informing them about their course completion projects.