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Leverage Resources & Build Your Network  Leverage Resources & Build Your Network

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Leverage Resources & Build Your Network

Leverage Resources & Build Your Network

Issued by Kogod School of Business

Badge Description

As a leader, it is important to build relationships and surround yourself and those you lead with support. Building your network creates opportunities for not only yourself, but for those you serve.

Complete TWO of the criteria below.

Skills Communication leadership development career development technology

Badge Criteria

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is an online resource that provides opportunities to showcase your experiences, skills, achievements and recommendations to potential employers, as well as to connect to a community of professionals across various industries. It is important to continuously update and enhance your profile. In addition, connecting with staff, faculty, mentors and past or current employers allows those individuals to endorse specific skills and competencies on your profile. First, update your LinkedIn profile. Then, follow these [instructions](https://american.joinhandshake.com/edu/attachments/671108/download?token=-JAbFBBX7TGGT437RbQPDVtxTVfk8wC1KKAuhEJto4AXbnTggyTbOw) to use Aspire (part of VMock) to earn at least a yellow score on your LinkedIn profile. After obtaining a yellow score, connect with [Kelsey Wali](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-wali/) by sending a professional message introducing yourself. SUBMISSION: Submit screenshot of Aspire score.

Participate in a career community Mentorship program (tracked through OCE)

If you are a member of a Kogod Career Community, you will have the opportunity to be matched with a Career Collaborator who will serve as a Mentor to discuss industry trends, essential career competencies, and more. Meet with the Mentor you have been matched with at least twice. Learn more about [Kogod's Career Communities](https://kogod.american.edu/e3t/Btc/ZU+113/d10KgD04/VVWJPz2X4ZDXW2cNDQL4nWsR3W15bp5B4DvXLbN6fpSWX3q3phV1-WJV7CgVc0W6vWRXn43R5GgW1PY_ZZ5_SzfLW516pGB1zHYFQW6-CzkK42LzmGW6971Vy7jfdKJVT3ks98fh0JjW8vC64r4wjTrrW7-pY6W9cjxL3W4lLnsl4GBCdyW5SN7R17qk5WdVb3VwQ3RHk7xW2zjTZ34dJhP7W2kQxG062cjgGW5XrCpc8Jj60mW5NXzKZ5hCyfFW37CWkX5bMd6SW2yRSQQ3XyKSVW1t-8WV7MS3BJVk-BCV6nRdm7W91TMzp6gk_zJN6GkFG41HtjYW39Y-7M75xs26VkyfZX96bHn8W7-CZgX1lky02W5FlW_M4S_kbLW1f2mR56gq3b8VM0gQg4TJLBsW6vDDcv957ygm345n1) and start working toward earning the Career Navigator badge by completing this [interest form](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=IGeu6TQO_kioJTjJeZmIv7ycqJKhhRFMniISXPTKqCBUOEc3ODM1OEJXNDBGMEFSMVFSTUxBTFk0SC4u). SUBMISSION: Meet with your Mentor and submit a 250-word reflection using the following prompts: 1. After meeting with my Mentor, am I more or less confident in my own career path? 2. My biggest takeaways from my meeting with my Mentor include: 3. After meeting with my Mentor, I am more empowered to do... 4. After meeting with my Mentor, I agreed to do the following prior to our next meeting.

Social Media

Social media is a prominent source of information about leadership and professional opportunities through specific organizations such as Kogod and AU departments, student clubs, etc. Follow [@kogodbiz](https://www.instagram.com/kogodbiz/?hl=en) and [@ksb_studev](https://www.instagram.com/ksb_studev/?hl=en) on Instagram to learn about various programs and resources throughout the year. SUBMISSION: Submit Word document with your Instagram handle.

Aligned Outcomes

  • Internal

    Co-Curricular Credentialing Competencies

    Career and Professional Development

    Build knowledge of career resources, develop goals through an awareness of interests, strengths and areas of improvement, navigate career/professional opportunities, and participate in networking to expand relationships.
  • Internal

    Co-Curricular Credentialing Competencies

    Leadership Development

    Learn different types of leadership while developing their own personal style.
  • Internal

    Co-Curricular Credentialing Competencies

    Digital Technology

    Develop understanding and proficiency in utilizing technologies to efficiently collect information and complete tasks.
  • Internal

    Co-Curricular Credentialing Competencies

    Communication Skills

    Develop the ability to articulate information, thoughts, ideas and questions clearly and effectively, both verbally and non-verbally.