Assignment:
Discussion
Elevator Speech
An elevator speech is an excellent way to convey your skills while networking and seeking employment. Typically, an elevator speech is a one-minute summary of who you are, why you are qualified, and what you have to offer the organization or industry. A brief sales pitch will ensure that you are prepared to discuss your career goals whenever the opportunity presents itself. Some examples of where you could use your elevator speech are at a networking event, during a job interview, or in a social setting. For this assignment, imagine that you are attending a networking event with your peers from your class. Remember that many of your peers are not in the same program you are, so you will need to be thorough yet concise.
To prepare for this discussion:
· Watch The Elevator Pitch Career Spots video.
· Script out a one-minute sales pitch that is tailored toward your chosen position from the Ashford Multigenerational Center Job Board
· Record your elevator speech. To do this, you will use a platform called Screencast-o-matic. You may want to watch the tutorials before you get started. Here are tutorials for Getting Started and Saving your recording. Canvas will accept recordings saved as .mp4 format.
· You can alternately record your video directly in the Canvas discussion forum's Rich Content Editor. Here is a tutorial
In your initial post:
· Share your video. Here are instructions for uploading your video to the Canvas discussion forum from Screencast-o-matic. If you record your video directly in the discussion forum window, you will have limited editing capabilities but you won't need to upload it.
Here is an example of what an elevator speech might look like:
Sample Elevator Speech
Hi, my name is John, and I am a student at Ashford University completing my bachelor's degree in education studies. For the past five years, I have worked as an instructional aide at ABC Elementary, where I was able to work with many different grades and subjects. My principal then gave me the chance to work with the third-grade team, and I am enjoying the curriculum and the students. Because of this experience, I now know that technology and differentiation are essential parts of K-6 education, and I am looking for a school where I can support that vision as a classroom teacher.
Journal
Reflection on Professional Self
For this first week's reflection exercise, write a guided journal entry or informal essay reflecting on your personal experiences and your future goals.
To prepare for this journal,
· Watch this video from Scott Desmond, Ted Talks speaker and founder of Live Your Legend career services.
o How to Find and Do Work You Love | Scott Dinsmore | TEDxGoldenGatePark (2D)
· Reflect on the following before writing your journal submission.
o Scott cites that 80% of us don't enjoy the work we are doing. Are you part of this 80%? What work are you currently doing and what are you hoping to pursue now that you are completing your education degree? Do your goals and interests align?
Journal
· Answer the following questions posed by Scott in the video:
o What are your unique strengths? How will you apply these to your future position? (1 to 2 paragraphs)
o What do you value most? Will your career match or support these values? How so? (1 to 2 paragraphs)
o What are experiences, both positive and negative, that have shaped your choice of career and will influence your work? (1 to 2 paragraphs)
o How will you define success? (1 paragraph)
The Interview Assignment:
· Must be 2 to 3 pages in length (not including title) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Assignment
The Interview
Congratulations! You have received a call from the director of the Multigenerational Center, and he would like you to come in for an interview! In order to be completely prepared for your interview, he has shared with you a list of possible questions they could ask you during the interview. You will choose one question from each of the five big ideas: issues and trends in your field, environments, personal and ethical practices, leadership, and professional development. Respond comprehensively. Therefore, your assignment will consist of a response to five different questions, one from each category, which will prepare you for the interview.
Choose the link to your program to view the correct interview questions to be prepared for your interview,
· BACD
· BACS
· BAECDDI
· BAECE
· BAECE
· BAES
· BAELLS
· BAID
· BALS
To prepare for this assignment, explore The Multigenerational Center Clients interactive and review the Interview Prep Worksheet as well as Ashford University's Career & Alumni Services' Career Exploration & Planning. You will find many resources including general interview questions and tips on how to follow up after the interview. Use the Bullet Point WorksheetPreview the document to help summarize your accomplishments for your employer.
In your seven-paragraph written assignment, you must include the following:
· Include an introductory paragraph with the name of your program, the title of the job you are applying for from the Ashford Multigenerational Job Board and an explanation of why you are the perfect candidate for the job.
· Include an introduction that begins with a succinct thesis statement.
· Include five body paragraphs addressing each of the questions chosen. (The question must be the heading of each paragraph.) Be sure you are addressing each question with critical thought. You want to stand out!
· Defend why the director should choose you for the position in your conclusion.
The Interview Assignment:
· Must be seven paragraphs in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.