In this module I got some great guides into budgeting for a career fair. The templates will be very helpful in planning our career fairs.

LinkedIn Learning has so  many applications and can be used for so many purposes.  Also, networking is essential for furthering one's career conversation requests.

I work strictly with incoming first-year freshmen.  I think this section may be a little beyond what most of them are ready for at this point.  Although I am sure that some of them have probably already begun creating "content" on other platforms, creating career-ready content may be a stretch when most students at this stage are primarily working on writing resumes.  Good stuff though.

I did not realize how important a regular online presence was for building community.  I know I recognize names from the groups that I frequent, but did really get that I also needed to be present as well.  I also was not aware of the InMail feature.

Rather than telling a student a solution to their problem, you should ask questions that guide your student to realize they may already know the answer. A career coach should help guide a student, not make decisions for them

InMail vs Messaging - I didn't realize that you could send messages to people that you are not connected to using premium. 

Highlighting more of my accomplishments and providing context rather than just listing out skills. 

In this module I learned the difference in a general job fair, a career fair and a career expo. I also learned how it important it is to determine what your student body needs before deciding which one would be most impactful.

Utilizing mirroring, active listening, paraphrasing, reflecting emotions and asking questions are effective ways to build trust, connection, and show that you understand the person you are speaking to. I also plan to use the SNIP method when providing feedback to students. This method taught me how to give feedback in a positive manner.

Unconditional positive regard, active listening, and empathy are key aspects needed from career coach to build great rapport with students and help them succeed.