I really didn't know much about Linkedln when I first started.  I went to a quick presentation last year and thought it would be good to learn how to use.  The CTE school I work for has a large group of students who are fishermen  So I thought this would be something they could use.

In distance coaching, it is especially important to apply the principles outlined in the module to build rapport with students. Without the benefit of face-to-face interaction and nonverbal cues, coaches must be intentional in demonstrating active listening and affirming students’ feelings to ensure they feel supported and understood.

Effective coaching goes beyond simply providing students with answers or resources; it involves guiding students to discover solutions within themselves. This approach empowers students to build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and take ownership of their growth.

Active listening involves demonstrating empathy for students’ situations and experiences. By incorporating unconditional positive regard, you can foster a supportive relationship that helps students feel genuinely heard and understood.

From this module, I learned that one of the most important aspects of the coaching relationship is building rapport with students so they feel genuinely connected and supported. Applying Carl Rogers’ human-centered approach, particularly the principle of unconditional positive regard, helps ensure that students feel heard, respected, and effectively guided.

Managing job orders involves much more than simply sending a lot of resumes—it requires matching candidates, preparing candidates, following up consistently, and maintaining communication with employers. There is a lot of time and preparation involved in the process to nurture relationships and meet the needs of our students and business partners. 

Documenting employer contact is something that I realize I need to work on. Not only will it help me remember important information, it will also help with being more organized. I like the idea of having a form to complete and adding notes about each contact. I also found the techniques to deal with objections helpful. This is not something I've been particularly good at, so these strategies help provide some guidelines to follow. 

I enjoy the concept of a post-hire communication checklist and an incentives program. I will be looking into how this can be implemented at our campus to keep engaged with graduates and elevate the reputation of the institution's dedication to student success.

I learned that it's okay - and important - to investigate for more feedback to set up more precise benchmarks for future candidate referrals. 

This module gave me some pointers on how to develop more of a connection with employers when cold calling. It is important to reframe and redirect when there are concerns and know when to persist for more versus when to give the employer time to consider.