You get an overview of the capstone here, with a description of the milestones you're asked to complete. You'll have the chance to discuss your background, your goals, your concerns and your plans for this capstone.
Envisioning Your Future Self
In this module, you will develop a vision of your ideal work. That product of "the workshop of your mind" will serve to direct your activities throughout this capstone.
Developing Your Personal Marketing Plan
This week you'll create your personal marketing plan to guide your job search campaign. You'll be introduced to many online resources that you can use to help develop that plan. You'll write an action plan describing what steps you will take to get meetings and interviews.
Building Your Pitch Repertoire
This week you develop your pitch repertoire based on selected positions from your marketing plan.Your pitch repertoire includes long and short elevator speeches for each position, as well as JIST cards.
Writing Your Resumes and Cover Letters
This week you write resumes and cover letters to align with the pitch materials you created in week four and the job positions you identified in week three.
Responding to Standard Interview Questions
This week you practice five standard questions that you can expect in most interviews. You adapt your responses to the specifics of the positions you are targeting.
Responding to Advanced Interview Questions
This week you practice behavioral, situational and wild-card interview questions. Your responses should align with the competencies you've identified for the positions you have targeted.
Farewell and Journey On!
This week marks the completion of the capstone project. You'll have an opportunity to submit your final work products and to reflect on the journey you've been on. You'll leave with a clear direction for moving forward in your work life.