Why Choose Skills for Success

Why Choose Skills for Success : 

Why Choose Skills for Success Amanda Boyer Argosy University

Have you thought of these topics? : 

Have you thought of these topics? Preparing both long-term and short-term goals Preparing a cover letter and resume Your personal motivation style Healthy eating on the go Ways to save money Time Efficiency and Planning Critical Thinking and Decision Making Your Personal Learning Style Learn to effectively take notes

Short and Long-term Goals : 

Short and Long-term Goals Short-term Goals: the relatively limited steps towards your long-term goals (Feldman, 2009) Examples: Long-term Goals: the aims relating to major accomplishments that take some time to achieve Examples:

Cover Letters and Resumes : 

Cover Letters and Resumes Cover Letter Resume Selling yourself to the company It is relevant to the position you are applying for Should highlight your qualifications and what makes them better than anyone else’s Shows your work and school experience List employers from most recent to most in the past Different formats/styles of resumes Short and sweet (1-2 pages) and gets to the point

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Cover Letter Resume

What is your motivation style?What motivates you to succeed? : 

What is your motivation style?What motivates you to succeed? Are you goal-oriented, learning-oriented or relationship oriented (Conner, 1993-2008)? Are you a thrill seeker? Does this motivate you? Do you consider yourself thrill-oriented (Conner, 1993-2008). Do you feel proud when accomplishing tasks? Failure can motivate you more to succeed Everyone is motivated by someone or something.

Healthy Eating on the Go and Saving Money : 

Healthy Eating on the Go and Saving Money How do you eat healthy on the go? Do you pack your own lunch? How do you save money? Do you have an emergency plan? All these question are reflected in this class, and both topics are connected with saving money.

How well do you utilize time management and planning for events? : 

How well do you utilize time management and planning for events? Plan your time wisely Prioritize whenever possible Every thing you do can be prioritized from most important to least important Master Calendars can help planning during a semester in school (Feldman, 2009). Weekly Calendars help your organize and plan for the week (Feldman, 2009) To-do Lists help you plan and manage your time on a daily basis

How well do you think you make decisions? Are you good at critical thinking? : 

How well do you think you make decisions? Are you good at critical thinking? Consider all possible alternatives and their outcomes before making a decision (Feldman, 2009). Learn how we make the decisions we do Examples: give the decision time, make a mental movie acting out the various outcomes, toss a coin, ask for advice, view indecision as a decision, and going with your gut feeling (Feldman, 2009) Always ask yourself question to force yourself to critically think a solution

Do you know what your learning style is? : 

Do you know what your learning style is? Learning style is our preferred manner of acquiring, using, and thinking about knowledge (Feldman, 2009) 4 types: read/write, visual/graphic, auditory/verbal, and tactical/kinesthetic (Feldman, 2009). You also have multiple intelligences and personality styles that go with your learning styles (Feldman, 2009) Intelligences: logical-mathematical, linguistic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, musical, bodily kinesthetic, and naturalist (Feldman, 2009) Personality Styles: Introvert versus Extrovert, Intuitor versus Sensor, Thinker versus Feeler, and Perceiver versus Judger

How well do you take notes? : 

How well do you take notes? Do you use the Cornell method? Cornell method: page divided into three section. Left: keywords, right: all major notes taken, and bottom: summary of notes (Feldman, 2009) Do you use a concept map? Concept map: center bubble: main themes, each branching off bubbles are the supporting ideas for the main themes (Feldman, 2009)

Cornell Method of Note Taking : 

Cornell Method of Note Taking

Concept Map : 

Concept Map

Why take this class : 

Why take this class You should take this class because you will not only learn about every topic in this presentation, but you will learn a great deal about yourself, In learning about yourself and how well you are as a student; you can change you learning techniques to become a better student, and prepare yourself for future success. In taking this class I have learned a great deal about my lifestyle, and how I can adjust myself to perform better and to succeed in life. I encourage you to take this class, so you gain the knowledge about yourself and analyze yourself so you can become a better student and more successful in life.

References 1 : 

References 1 Conner, M. L. (1993-2008). What's Your Motivation Style? http://marcia conner.com/assess/motivationstyle.html. Feldman, R. S. (2009). P.O.W.E.R Learning: Strategies for Success in College and Life. New York, New York, United States of America: McGraw-Hill Higher Education. I also used all of the handouts you handed out in class throughout the course.

References 2 : 

References 2 Goals picture http://mdaras.com/pma/wp-content/uploads/goals.jpg http://doap.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/goals.jpg Cover Letter Picture http://monsterguide.net/files/2009/03/sample-cover-letter.jpg Resume picture http://workbloom.com/resume/resume-sample-example-template-image/resume-military-transition-01.gif Motivation Picture http://www.flreads.org/adolescent_lit/Motivation/MotivationMatters.jpg Motivational Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tjYoKCBYag#watch-main-area

References 3 : 

References 3 Money picture http://www.boosttwitterfollowers.com/images/money_tree.jpg Healthy Foods Pictures http://healthandfitnesstipsandideas.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/cf_healthy-foods_main1.jpg http://www.easy-diets.co.uk/images/overview.jpg Time and Planning pictures http://blog.lib.umn.edu/biomdoc/access_services/planning.jpeg http://www.servingromania.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/timemanagement.jpg

References 4 : 

References 4 Money picture http://www.boosttwitterfollowers.com/images/money_tree.jpg Healthy Foods Pictures http://healthandfitnesstipsandideas.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/cf_healthy-foods_main1.jpg http://www.easy-diets.co.uk/images/overview.jpg Time and Planning pictures http://blog.lib.umn.edu/biomdoc/access_services/planning.jpeg http://www.servingromania.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/timemanagement.jpg

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