| 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 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. SEDEF ÜNSAL SEYDOOĞULLARI |
| Instructor(s) |
SEDEF ÜNSAL SEYDOOĞULLARI |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Career Planning course enables students to get to know the business world, different sectors and the requirements of these sectors; It aims to raise awareness among 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 correctly understand the expectations of the business world; It helps them develop their knowledge and skills in line with the requirements of the relevant sectors. |
| Course Content | - Recognition of Career Center Activities - Increasing Self-Awareness - Exploring Career Options - Developing Self-Expression and Effective Communication Skills - Understanding the Importance of Professional Relationship Networks - Recognition of Support Units - Learning Effective Resource Use. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Recognition of Career Centers and 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: The student; Learning concepts such as intelligence, personality, knowledge, skills, talent and competence and establishing the connection between these concepts and career. - Exploring Career Options: Students get to know sectors such as public sector, private sector, academia and non-governmental organizations, understand the differences between sectors and see the working life in these sectors. - Exploring Activities That Can Be Done to Contribute to Career Planning: Informing students about activities that can contribute to their careers outside of their classes throughout their university life. - Recognition of International Exchange Programs: Students gain awareness about the contributions of international exchange programs to personal development and academic life and their positive reflections on their career plans. - Recognition of the Talent Gate: The student learns that he/she can receive consultancy from Career Centers and apply for activities such as fairs, seminars, workshops and internship postings through the Talent Gate. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction of the course | Course Hours |
| 2. Week | CareerPanning | Course Hours |
| 3. Week | National and International Exchange Programs | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Basic Communication Skills | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Sector Days and NGO's | Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | Subtle Abilities | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 7. Week | Sector Days -Public Sector | Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | Diction and Body Languages | Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study |
| 9. Week | Preparing a Resume and Cover Letter | Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | Sector Days and Private Sector | Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | Effective interview techniques | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Sector Days - Academia | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 13. Week | Sector Days - Entrepreneurship | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Course Evaluation and Project Details | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| Supporting books, journals, articles and online resources selected by the course instructor |
| Guides prepared by the Career Office |
| Skill/competence valuation inventories |
| Career events (Career Fair, Seminars, Information Sessions, Mentoring, Alumni Meetings, Industry Panels, Case Studies, Interview Simulations, etc.) organized with the contribution of the Career Center |
| Sample videos, documentaries and films |
| Interview simulation |
| Case study/workshop etc. interactive activities |
| Course content and instructor evaluation forms |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Total Workload | 51 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 2.0 | ||
