| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Planning | KRP102 | 2. Semester | 1 + 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructors |
Ersin DEMİR |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Career Planning course enables students to get to know the business world, different sectors and the needs of these sectors; It aims to raise awareness in students about the importance of career planning in the preparation process for the business world. The course enables students to discover their personal competencies and to understand the expectations of the business world; helps them to develop their knowledge and skills in line with the requirements of the relevant sectors. |
| Course Content | |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Recognition of Career Center Activities: Ensuring that the student is aware of the services offered by the Career Center and establishing a link between the Career Center and the student. - Increasing Self-Awareness: Making the student aware of his/her strengths and openness to development and making himself/herself aware in terms of his/her interests, competencies and skills. - Exploring Career Options: Enabling students to 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. - 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. - Understanding the Importance of Professional Relationship Networks: The student's understanding of the importance of establishing mutually beneficial relationships that are necessary for achieving career goals. - 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. - Learning to Use Effective Resources: Learning the ways of reaching the right resources and using resources effectively in the career process. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Course Introduction 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. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | What is a Career Explaining the concepts of skill, talent, competence, career and career management and increasing students' awareness. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | 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. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | 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. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 5. Week | 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. 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 sector participate in the said panel. | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 6. Week | Soft-Skills Explaining Soft Skills and their effects on success. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 7. Week | Sector Days - Public Sector | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Midterm Exam | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Diction and Body Language Giving education and practices to raise awareness in students about the importance of diction and body language. Preparing a Resume and Cover Letter Resume and cover letter preparation trainings. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Sector Days - Private Sector | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | 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. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Industry Days - Academy Organizing panels with the participation of academicians 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. 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 achieved success in the academic field should participate in the said panel. | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 13. Week | 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 have graduated from the university where the panel is organized and who have been successful in the field of entrepreneurship participate in the said panel. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 14. Week | Course Evaluation and Project Details Getting feedback from students by completing course evaluation forms and informing them about their course completion projects. | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| Supporting books, journals, articles and online resources selected by the course instructor. 1. Guidelines prepared by the Career Office. 2. Skill/competence valuation inventories. 3. Career events organized with the contribution of the Career Center (Career Fair, Seminars, Information Sessions, Mentoring, Alumni Meetings, Industry Panels, Case Studies, Interview Simulations, etc.) 4. Sample videos, documentaries and films. 5. Interview simulation, case study/workshop etc. interactive activities. 6. Course content and instructor evaluation forms. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Practice | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Classroom Activities | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Workload | 51 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 2.0 | ||
