This module helped me understand that skills-based coaching is most effective when it becomes part of a consistent and documented advising process. I learned the importance of analyzing job postings, identifying competency gaps, translating student experience into employer-ready language, and preparing learners for real hiring practices. I plan to apply this by standardizing these techniques in my advising work and sharing them with the team so the approach is consistent and sustainable.

This module helped me understand that effective career coaching should be closely connected to current employer expectations. I learned the importance of understanding how employers screen candidates, which competencies they value, and how their interview processes are structured. I plan to apply this by maintaining more frequent contact with employers and using that information to better prepare students for résumés, interviews, and the overall hiring process.

This module helped me understand the importance of having structured conversations that help learners recognize and clearly communicate their skills. I learned that asking for specific examples and evidence makes it easier for them to identify competencies they may be overlooking. I plan to apply this by using more intentional questions, evidence mapping, and employer-focused language when supporting students with their career development.

This module helped me understand that effective retention requires a coordinated effort across the entire institution. Admissions, orientation, mentoring, academic support, student engagement, and career services all play an important role in helping students persist and succeed. I plan to apply this by strengthening early intervention, improving follow-up, and creating more connections between academic progress, student support, and professional goals throughout the student journey.

I think that I went into this lecture thinking about social media being a casual form of marketing, but there is so much that goes into it. It is constantly changing and needs to be frequently evaluated and adjusted. 

I learned that we need to come up with an effective strategy and designate an individual to run our socials. 

I think the sustainability checklist will be very helpful to implement and follow.

To understand is to know what is really going on and what it means to be aware of other people circumstances and feelings. Red flag are important to know and practice. Allowing people a fair chance can impact many people as well as build confidence.

Feedback is necessary and prudent in order to become more effective and efficient when it comes to advisory boards. 

One must have structure and order for advisory board meetings. Utilizing Robert's Rules of Order will allow the meeting to flow seamless and stay on the agenda at hand.