Purpose-Audience
The purpose of this series is to guide San Jose State students to understand the importance relationships and networking will have on your life and career. San Jose State University and PRISM Networking have developed this course to help you develop your relationship building skills and provide a contact management platform for you to use while in school and through out your career .
The Expected Investment:
This series consists of 10 lessons that include exercises and “assignments” to help you gain the skills and confidence you will need to succeed in elevating your confidence and sense of belonging here at San Jose State University, and through out your career and life. The course is planned for 12 weeks of the semester with one lesson expected per week. Each lesson includes a video which range from 7:00-11:00 minutes, in total, 92 minutes of video.
Throughout the course, there are lessons and activities which can take 15-25 hours over the course of the semester. Extra Credit for this course requires completing a minimum of 4 lesson videos and one assignment from each. We suggest completing all of the recommended exercises to get the most out of this PRISM course. The activities range from creating your own personal branding statement, building your own Linked In profile and network, and most importantly, conducting informational interviews and other networking activity. Some of the exercises should be continued over to your semester break when you can focus on some of the personal relationship development skills.
The lesson on mentorship is designed to help you find a mentor for this school year and in future years as your career progresses.
The Outcomes:
- You will develop your personal and professional portfolios.
- You will gain more confidence in your career skills.
- You will conduct exercises which will help you build relationships and expand your network.
- You will learn how to seek out mentors who will help you succeed here at San Jose State University and as you transition to a career
