CS204 Competency Assessment Module Three:
You will create a PowerPoint presentation that outlines your career strategy.
A goal is a desired outcome of an endeavor. A strategy is the path one decides to achieve a goal. Tactics are specific actions taken to support the strategy.
The presentation will consist of nine slides. Seven slides (slides 2-8) require “speaker notes” of 250 or more words for each slide that explain the content of the corresponding slide. The title slide and reference slide do not require speaker notes. Your presentation must include at least one academic citation in APA format with corresponding reference. The following are required for each slide:
Slide 1: Cover page that includes assignment title, your name, course name, and date.
Slide 2: Introduction: Discuss who you are, your chosen professional field, and why you decided to pursue this career. Use bullet points on the slide for your main points. Utilize the notes section below the slide to compose your explanation of the slide’s content.
Slide 3: Current Career Status: Discuss your current status in your chosen career. Explain prior experience or preparation and what you are currently doing to further your career. Utilize the notes section below the slide to compose your explanation of the slide’s content.
Slide 4: Short-term Goals: List 2-3 short term professional goals developed utilizing the SMART goal method that will further your career. Short-term goals are goals that can be achieved within one year. Utilize the notes section below the slide to compose your explanation of the slide’s content.
Slide 5: Short-term Strategy: List 4-5 specific actions you will take to support your short-term goals. Utilize the notes section below the slide to compose your explanation of the slide’s content.
Slide 6: Long-term Goals: List 2-3 long-term professional goals developed utilizing the SMART goal method that will further your career. Long-term goals are goals that will require more than a year to achieve. Utilize the notes section below the slide to compose your explanation of the slide’s content.
Slide 7: Long-term Strategy: List 4-5 specific actions you will take to support your long-term career goals. When discussing your strategy, be sure to include step to further your education and experience. Utilize the notes section below the slide to compose your explanation of the slide’s content.
Slide 8: Future Marketability: Explain how your long term goals and strategy will support your future career marketability. Answer must go beyond educational goals and represent a synthesis of endeavors that will enhance your positioning in the future job market.
Slide 9: References Slide
Assignment Format
PowerPoint Presentation with seven slides
Notes for the content slides (Slides 2 through 8) should include speaker notes below the slide in the PowerPoint speaker notes area.
Brief points should be included on the slide.
Detailed explanations for each point should be shared in the speaker notes of the slide with at least 250 words each slide.
Information should be organized clearly throughout the presentation.
Identify the source of any pictures you use.
Support from outside source material should be included in the presentation.
