Catalyst 2021

Catalyst

We're excited that you registered for Catalyst and have decided to take some time for career development this summer. To complete the program, you will need to finish a task for at least 6 of the 8 categories listed below, but feel free to complete more if you’d like! Most tasks can be completed in 1 hour or less, and must be completed by August 15, 2021. After you have completed your tasks, simply fill out this short survey to let us know of your accomplishments. Our office will confirm them, and then send you a badge to add to your LinkedIn profile.

Questions? Please email careerservices@usfca.edu and put “Catalyst Summer 2021” in the subject line. We look forward to working with you this summer!

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Tips for Completing Catalyst:

  • Be sure to include your full name in each email you send!

  • LinkedIn Learning:

    • To access LinkedIn Learning via MyUSF, click on this link, then click on the green Login box.  This should log you into LinkedIn Learning via the USF account.  

    • To search for a course, use a keyword in the search bar at the top of the page.  Once you have entered your search term, matching courses will show up, with additional filters on the left hand side of the page.  You can filter by type (select “Course”), as well as time to complete.  Each course you complete for Catalyst must be at least 10 minutes long. 

    • To learn more about how to add a completion badge to your LinkedIn account, refer to this article from LinkedIn.

    • Each LinkedIn Learning course can only count for one of the categories listed below, so you cannot count a course for more than one category, even if it is applicable to many.  

  • Big Interview: 

    • Access Big Interview here. You can login or register using the buttons in the upper right hand corner.  To register for a Big Interview account use the organizational code DONS.  

    • To access an assignment after logging in, click assignments in the top menu bar, and then paste in the assignment code (codes are included below). 

  • Options with an asterisk* are part of the Job Search Track.  If you would like to focus on your job search skills, it is suggested that you complete these options. 
  • If you have any questions please email careerservices@usfca.edu and use the subject line “Catalyst Question Summer 2021”

Catalyst Mission Options

complete at least 1 option from 6 of the 8 below categories to finish Catalyst!

 

1) Career & self-development:

  • Complete your NetworkUSF profile*

  • Complete all 5 sections of the Focus2 Self assessment

  • Complete an informational interview and write a paragraph about what you learned (Don’t forget to send a thank you note to the person you spoke with!).  Send your paragraph to careerservices@usfca.edu with subject “Catalyst - Career & Self-development”*

  • Complete a Career & Major Exploration Appointment with Career Services.  Make an appointment through Handshake or by calling 415-422-6216.

2) Communication:

  • Complete a Mock Interview Appointment with Career Services.  Make an appointment through Handshake or by calling 415-422-6216.*

  • Complete a practice interview on Big Interview using assignment code ea6e44.*

3) Critical thinking:

  • Write a paragraph relating a skill/experience you have to something within a job description you found for a job or internship you want to apply for (send job description as well as response).  Send your paragraph to careerservices@usfca.edu with subject “Catalyst - Critical Thinking”*

  • Complete a practice interview on Big Interview using assignment code e71eaf. 

4) Equity & Inclusion:

  • Complete a LinkedIn Learning course on a topic related to Equity & Inclusion and add the completion badge to your LinkedIn profile.  The course you select should be 10 minutes or longer.

  • Brainstorm questions you can ask an employer to learn more about their equity and inclusion practices.  Send a list of at least 5 questions to careerservices@usfca.edu with subject “Catalyst - Equity & Inclusion” (feel free to tailor to a specific employer).*

  • Read one of the articles listed on this resource list and write a 2-3 paragraph reflection on it.  Send your reflection to careerservices@usfca.edu with subject “Catalyst - Equity & Inclusion” 

5) Leadership:

  • Complete a LinkedIn Learning course on a topic related to Leadership and add the completion badge to your LinkedIn profile. The course you select should be 10 minutes or longer.

  • Complete the interview assignment on Big Interview using assignment code 56f52c.*

  • Brainstorm a list of at least 3 ways you can gain leadership experience in the next academic year.  Some examples could include getting involved in a community organization, joining a club or sport, and taking on a leadership role in a team project.  What does your personal action plan look like? Write up a plan and submit it to careerservices@usfca.edu with the subject line “Catalyst Summer 2021- Leadership Plan.” This is to serve you in the coming year, so feel free to create it in whatever way will serve you best! 

6) Professionalism:

  • Complete a LinkedIn Learning course on a topic related to Professionalism and add the completion badge to your LinkedIn profile.  The course you select should be 10 minutes or longer.

  • Complete a LinkedIn Profile appointment with Career Services.  Make an appointment through Handshake or by calling 415-422-6216.*

7) Teamwork: 

  • Complete a LinkedIn Learning course on a topic related to Teamwork and add the completion badge to your LinkedIn profile.  The course you select should be 10 minutes or longer.*

8) Technology:

  • Complete a LinkedIn Learning course covering a technology of your choice and add the completion badge to your LinkedIn profile.   The course you select should be 10 minutes or longer.*