INSTRUCTOR:  Local facilitator to be selected by coordinator

Note: Modules are intended for use by a Section, Branch or Younger Member Forum coordinator and presented at a local meeting.  Modules are not intended for use by individuals as much of the content is based on group interaction.  Access to all course materials will be provided to the coordinator following checkout.  The coordinator is responsible for selection of a facilitator and organization of the meeting.

This course is not eligible for PDHs.

Course Length: (3) 2-hour sessions OR (1) 6-hour session; based on coordinator/facilitator preference

Purpose and Background

Supercharge Your Career is a locally-facilitated program designed to introduce young professionals and emerging engineers to the leadership and management skills required for their career.  It provides a meaningful education experience for developing engineers working towards licensure and for practicing professional engineers engaged in professional development.  The modules visit many of the ASCE Body of Knowledge core competencies and provide content to address the issues young engineers will face, including globalization and advanced technology.
The first module of the series is Career Development.

Course Outline

Session I – CAREER BASICS

• Mentoring
• Work/Life Balance
• Professionalism
• Licensure
• Life-Long Learning
• Glass Ceilings
• Job-Hopping
• Lifetime Employability

Session II – CAREER SKILLS

• Self-Promotion
• Job Searching
• Personal Marketing
• Networking
• Personal Coaching
• Negotiating Compensation

Session III – CAREER PLANNING

• Career Misconceptions
• Career Realities
• Career Planning Steps
• Self-Assessment
• Identifying Opportunities
• Short-Term Career Planning
• Long-Term Career Planning
• Implementation

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Introduce the student to concepts of lifelong learning
• Provide practical career advice and information that can be put into immediate action
• Recognize career-building principles
• Identify career change techniques

Course Benefits

• Provide on the spot review of new understandings through a highly interactive program format including several practice exercises and materials
• Arm young engineers with confidence and understanding on what it takes to practice effective leadership in their careers
• Learn the key basics of career development, and become aware of simple tools available to help keep your career on track
• Enhance your ability to assess and make positive changes in your career

Intended Audience

Engineers with less than 10 years of experience.  For use by a Section, Branch, or Younger Member Forum.