Show data table for This chart displays the number of completed topics versus the total number of topics within module Watch: Tips for job seekers: How to research a company before your job interviewVideo Topic Watch this brief introductory video on researching potential employers.Watch the job search video in CareerQuestAssignment Watch the "7 Tips for Researching Companies" video. Take notes! (No submission is required)https://www.careerspots.com/secure/videoPlayer.aspx?key=0WB1rkCReW92a1fJIqKvig2Watch the “Importance of Internships/co-ops” videosAssignment. One of the most important things that you can do to improve the chances of landing a job is to secure an internship in your chosen field. In today's very competitive jobs market, it is critical to supplement what you learn in your UMUC classes with experience out in the field. In these videos, you'll learn more about why any internship (paid, unpaid, short, long) should be a part of your career plan. Watch the "Finding a Co-op/Internship, Internship Edge, and Internship to Job Offer" videos. Take notes! (No submission is required)https://www.careerspots.com/secure/videoPlayer.aspx?key=2G-TKchXyNnPNLeylQAV_w2You will use this information in this week's discussion and self-reflectionReading #1: The Job Searching GuideAdobe Acrobat Document Actions for 'Reading #1: The Job Searching Guide'I'm DoneYour first reading this week focuses on the job searching process. Take notes as you read. Think about how your work from week 1 might help you plan for your job search. Consider how you might "plan" a job search. Also think about how your degree and any internship opportunities would help you accomplish the strategies mentioned in this guide.You will use this information in this week's discussion and self-reflection, as well as the job analysis assignment.Reading #2: Job Tracking LogExcel Spreadsheet Actions for 'Reading #2: Job Tracking Log'I'm DoneEven with an exceptional resume, you should plan on applying to many positions as you search for a job. According to the Interview Success Formula (a program that helps job seekers to deliver powerful interview answers), approximately 118 people apply for any given job. Tracking your progress requires a lot of coordination, so it can be helpful to use a log to keep you stay organized. Read and review this sample. Consider how long you could spend looking for jobs every day and where you would like to focus your search (geographic region, industry, employer type (corporate, non-profit, federal, etc).You will use this information in this week's discussion and self-reflection, as well as the job analysis assignment. Reading #3: Setting Goals - Career Planning Timeline.Adobe Acrobat Document Actions for 'Reading #3: Setting Goals - Career Planning Timeline.'I'm DoneYou can start preparing for your job search even though you are in school! Read and review this career planning timeline. Carefully consider the steps that you might want to do in the next six months. How do you think these steps would help you in the future? Why do you think this type of career planning helps graduates Jot down notes about this timeline and post questions you may have to the "Ask the professor" section of the course. You will use this information in this week's discussion and self-reflection, as well as the job analysis assignment. Reading #4: Additional resources - starting the searchAdobe Acrobat Document Actions for 'Reading #4: Additional resources - starting the search'I'm DoneStarting a job-search can be overwhelming. Review this reading for additional tips on what you should look for when researching an employer. Think about how you might use these tips for networking purposes. Career Match Assignments Using each of the following tools, determine different career paths that are available for you based on your degree. Save your results and take notes!1. Mynexmove: http://www.mynextmove.org/ This website will help you take information from your Career Match Tool and let you search by industry. Use the yellow section on the main page.2. O*NetOnline: You learned to Holland Codes on O*Net in week one. This week, practice using one of O*Net's other search functions based on the SKILLS that you learn in your major. http://www.onetonline.org/skills/ 3. Using UMUC's Job specific websites. https://www.umuc.edu/students/support/careerservices/jobsearch/websites.cfm . This is a very important link! It has numerous resources that are both general and career specific. The career specific links can also introduce you to internship opportunities. Write a brief 150 word summary of your findings. Do not copy and paste. Compare the different results that you received on each website. Using information from our readings, explain how you could use these results to help you develop a career plan. Upload your file (.doc or .docx format) to this assignment.Reading #5: Networking and Informational InterviewingAdobe Acrobat Document Actions for 'Reading #5: Networking and Informational Interviewing'I'm DoneNetworking is the most effective way of finding a new job. According to US News and World Report, approximately 70% of all jobs are gotten through networking, not by relying exclusively on job search or company websites. Read this summary of how to network and conduct informational interviews. Think about how your current "work network" and how you might expand it.You will use this information in this week's discussion and self-reflection, as well as the job analysis.READING #6 Managing your online reputation: Social Media and NetworkingAdobe Acrobat Document Actions for 'READING #6 Managing your online reputation: Social Media and Networking'I'm DoneSocial media is a powerful tool that is essential for many people's lives. Used correctly, social media can aid you in your search for a job and help you advance your career. However, having a "negative" social media presence can disqualify you from many jobs. As you complete this reading, consider how you could improve how others may view you online. Think about the last time you were watching a news story about someone loosing their job due to social media. What could you do differently?You will use this information in this week's discussion and self-reflection, as well as the job analysis.Week 2: Discussion and Self-ReflectionDiscussion TopicI'm DoneIn your reading, videos, and assessments from week 2, you will learn strategies for goal setting, researching employers, and cultivating your social media presence. In a competitive job market, it is critical that you learn how to search for jobs effectively and with purpose.In a minimum of 150 words, answer the following questions:Explain what surprised you the most about the readings and videos from this week. Why do you think that surprised you?How do you think your research results and results from your career match activity would set you apart from other candidates? Be specific!Explain how you currently use social media and what you think about the benefits and risks mentioned in the readings. Why do you think you have that perspective?What would be your ideal internship?Review at least two other colleague’s posts. In your response, provide any feedback or suggestions you may have for researching and goal setting. Be sure to give substantive responses (1 paragraph minimum).Job Analysis and Career PlanAssignments Job Analysis and Career PlanUsing your degree research, and information you learned in weeks 1 and 2, it's time to create a Job Analysis and Career Plan. Go to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Using the bar to the left, search for your ideal career. You will need to first identify the occupation type. Use your readings and research from this week to help. For example, if you wanted to teach preschool you would click "Education."Research your ideal career. Identify median pay, demand over the next decade, and identify the required education, skills, work conditions, and employment trends. Create your own Job Analysis and Career plan using research from this site, your skills results from week 1, and your goal/planning research from week 2. Be sure to note any areas where you think you need to improve/enhance to achieve your goals.Use the following example. (see below) You are free to make changes to this template based on your own career. Your final Job Analysis and Career Plan should be no more than 2 pages. Pay particular attention to the "Personal Motivation" and "Labor Market Prospects" sections, make sure that you are using accurate information and summarize your research succinctly (see example). Ask your professor if you have any questions!Sample Job Analysis and Career Plan

Describe the four phases of the resource allocation process. You need to explain the details of each phase (who, what, when, where, why).PPBEEnactmentApportionmentExecutionWrite a two-page paper, plus the title page and a reference page. •NO PARGRAPH HEADERS •APA formatting: •Length of paper: typed, double-spaced pages with no less than a two page paper.•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

   Instructions:    Choose one of the three provided scenarios. Analyze the situation and, using content from this course and your previous course work, design a plan for supporting the child through their transition to your program.    Scenarios:        You are an educator in a large childcare center and a new family is starting in your program. Aman is four years old and is an ELL. His family recently immigrated to the US from the Middle East. His father is an interpreter for the military. His mother does not speak English well, preferring to speak Farsi. He has one younger sibling. His family is eager for him to learn English before he starts public school.        You own a family childcare (in-home childcare) and a new family is starting in your program. Nora is a nine-month-old infant. Her mother, Karlene, is a teen parent who is starting college to earn a degree. They live with Karlene’s mother, who is also a single parent. Nora has not mastered sitting independently and has spent much of her time in her car seat, bouncer seat or swing.        You are an educator in a small childcare center and a new family is starting in your program. Kingston is an 18-month-old toddler who was born with prematurely with a low-birth weight. His mother and father were both drug users prior to his birth. He is now in the custody of his grandparents who are his legal guardians. Kingston shows signs of developmental delays and mild aggressive behavior.    Content:        Outline your chosen scenario and explain the factors that place this child at risk for special or exceptional needs. Include one reference to support your explanation.        Design 10 welcome interview questions based on their particular situation. Your goal is to learn more about their child and family.        Determine 2 resources (1 articles and 1 web resources) you can share with the family to provide support for their child. Provide an annotated bibliography entry for each resource.        Determine 4 resources (2 written and 2 web resource) you will want to share with your colleagues to support their understanding of the child’s circumstances. Provide an annotated bibliography entry for each resource.        Design 3 developmentally appropriate goals for the child to support their unique learning needs in your program in the scenario.        Establish a follow-up plan for ongoing intervention and support describing ongoing communication between program and family. Include one reference to support your plans.    Format:        Create a document with section headers for each required content section labeled as such:        Scenario and Risk Factors        Welcome Meeting Questions        Family Resources        Program Resources        Developmentally Appropriate Goals        Follow-up Plans