competitive edge workshop
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Five Star Five Star Competitive EdgeCompetitive Edge
What is it?What is it?• A professional development plan accessible over the
internet
• To be used to enhance your marketable skills and abilities
• Which make you more competitive for scholarships, transferring, and careers.
Marketable SkillsMarketable Skills Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Problem solving skills
Flexibility/adaptability/creativity
Planning/organizing
Team building
Leadership skills
Analytical/research skills
Test Your Test Your Professionalism SkillsProfessionalism SkillsAsked to give a formal presentation to a
very important client, I would be…
A. Nervous, but confident
B. Terrified, and consider quitting my job
C. Not nervous at all; I can talk to anybody!
Why Participate?Why Participate? To learn more about yourself
To strengthen leadership and
professional skills
To create an online portfolio
of accomplishments
To gain a competitive
advantage!
What are the Benefits?What are the Benefits?
ALL Competitive Edge members will have…
A customized Phi Theta Kappa Experience
Enhanced Letters of Recommendation
Online portfolio to share with others!
How Do Members Gain How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge?Competitive Edge?
Here is how you start!
STEP ONE:
Log in to password-protected site at
my.ptk.org
How Do Members Gain How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge?Competitive Edge?
STEP TWO:
Familiarize yourself with the website
ComponentsComponentsSystem divided into four “courses”: Level Requirements Online Courseware (Videos) Electives Mahara – online or E-portfolio
Core requirementsCore requirements
Each Level has a list of core requirements needed to complete the level.
Include:
- completing a profile in CollegeFish.org
- watching instructional videos
- coordinating an Honors in Action Project
- building a resume
Online CoursewareOnline Courseware
Examples:
Good Writing in a Techno World
Making Presentations
Overcoming Speech Anxiety
Teambuilding
Critical Thinking
Scholarship Application Tips
ElectivesElectives
Activities that allow you to personalize your Phi Theta Kappa Experience!
Examples:
- serving as an officer
- volunteering
- participating in cultural activities
- applying for scholarships
- attending a Phi Theta Kappa event
Online PortfolioOnline PortfolioMahara offers ~ Portfolio to post writings, videos, pictures for
different audiences, purposes
Resume builder
Blog
Social networking site (think “Facebook”)
How Do Members Gain How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge?Competitive Edge?
So now you are familiar with the site:
STEP THREE:
Start Level One by completing the Pre-Assessment
How Do Members Gain How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge?Competitive Edge?
STEP FOUR:
Participate in activities and complete brief questionnaire to earn points.
How Do Members Gain How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge?Competitive Edge?
STEP FIVE:
Write about accomplishments in online portfolio.
How Do Members Gain How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge?Competitive Edge?
STEP SIX:
Complete Post-Assessment.
“Rinse and repeat.”
Let’s Review!Let’s Review!
Step One: Log in at my.ptk.orgStep Two: Review the websiteStep Three: Complete Pre-AssessmentStep Four: Complete activitiesStep Five: Post to your online portfolioStep Six: Complete Post-Assessment
Competitive Edge Competitive Edge TimelineTimeline Work at your own pace!
Use past experience for
Competitive Edge activities
Include other activities
outside of Phi Theta Kappa
Five Star MemberFive Star Member
Will have… Coordinated an Honors in Action Project
Completed a minimum of 6 online
courseware modules
A professional resume
Significant leadership experience
Opportunity to purchase a unique
Five Star Member pin (Coming Soon!)
Five Star Member Pin
Competitive EdgeCompetitive Edge
Questions?
Email [email protected]
OR
Jennifer Stanford
Dean of Service Learning
[email protected]~ 601.984.3532