Complete list of Coach activities
Coach’s career development activities are designed by career counselors and coaches according to our Career Readiness Impact Model. We routinely update our activities and add new ones.View this blog post to learn more about how Coach activities are developed.
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Address employment gaps | Learn how to address gaps in employment honestly, both on the resume and in an interview. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, SEL4, CD4 |
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Applying for undergrad abroad | Navigate the complexities of applying to international undergraduate programs. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL2, SEL3, CD3, CD4 |
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Arranging an informational interview | Learn how to find and connect with industry experts to conduct informational interviews. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL2, SEL3, CD3, CD4 |
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Asking for references | Navigate the process of selecting and requesting references with confidence. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL2, SEL3, CD4 |
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Avoid common errors in your job applications | Learn about some of the common errors made on applications. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism NCDA: ALL2, CD4 |
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Build a resume | Get support in building your resume, whether you’re a beginner or an expert with resumes. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, CD4 |
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Choose your college major | Make an informed decision about your major with expert guidance, tailored to align your academic pursuits with your career aspirations. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, SEL3, CD1 - CD5, ALL1, ALL2 |
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Craft your elevator pitch | Learn how to effectively answer the question “Tell me about yourself”. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication NCDA: SEL2, CD4 |
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Create a study plan | Create a custom study plan that fits your goals and schedule, ensuring you reach your academic targets efficiently. | NACE: Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, SEL4, CD1, CD2, CD4, ALL1 |
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Customize your cover letter for a job application | Align your draft cover letter with various job descriptions/buckets to increase your chances of landing a role. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, CD4 |
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Customize your resume to a job application | Align your draft resume with various job descriptions/buckets to increase your chances of landing a role. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, CD4 |
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Dealing with professional rejections | Have you been rejected from a job? Wondering what to do next? We’ll take a look at a job rejection you’ve received and decide what to do next. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Professionalism NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, CD1 |
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Decide if an internship is right for you | This explains what an internship is and how to source an opportunity as well as the benefits of an internship. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, CD1-CD5, ALL1 |
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Develop communication and interpersonal skills | Build and enhance your communication skills and interpersonal relationships to elevate your career. | NACE: Communication, Professionalism, Teamwork NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, CD1, CD4 |
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Dress for success | Learn what is and what is not professional attire for your interview with regard to your field or industry and choose pieces to feel confident. | NACE: Professionalism NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, SEL4, CD2 |
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Experience a day in the life of a nurse | Step into the shoes of a nurse and walk through roles and responsibilities for the day and envision some of the realities, rewards, and challenges of different nursing roles firsthand. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, SEL4, CD3, CD4 |
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Experience a day in the life of a programmer | Get a glimpse into the world of programming as you dive into the daily tasks, challenges, and rewards of a coder. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, SEL4, CD3, CD4 |
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Experience a day in the life of any career | Simulating day-to-day responsibilities and experiences in various careers. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, SEL4, CD3, CD4 |
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Explore career paths | Walk through your interests with Coach, explore various educational and professional options, and get your questions answered. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, SEL4, CD2, CD3, CD4 |
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Exploring: Is entrepreneurship for me? | Understand what it means to be an entrepreneur and determine if it aligns with your current life goals. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Leadership NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, SEL4, CD1- CD5 |
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Fill out your FAFSA form | Simplify the FAFSA application process with expert guidance. | NACE: Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL3, CD2, CD3, CD5 |
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Find your college match | Find colleges that resonate with your academic goals and personal preferences. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, SEL4, CD1-CD5, ALL1 |
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Find your nursing specialty | Gain clarity and confidence in choosing a nursing specialty that aligns with your skills, interests, and career goals. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, SEL4, CD1-CD5 |
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Getting a job abroad | Step into the international job market with confidence, equipped with cultural insights, market understanding, and adapting strategies. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Equity and Inclusion NCDA: SEL2, SEL4, CD1, CD2, CD4 |
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How to find work‑life balance and manage stress at work | Discuss how to maintain work-life balance and manage stress at work. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Equity and Inclusion NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, SEL4, CD1, CD2, CD3, CD4 |
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Identify occupations for you | Let Coach walk you through identifying the industries that best match your skills and interests. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, SEL4, CD2, CD3, CD4 |
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Identify transferable skills | Learn how to translate past experiences into relevant experiences for a new field on your resume and/or interviews. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, CD1, CD4, CD5 |
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Identify your professional strengths and weaknesses | Narrative exercise in which the learner will reflect on and identify their strengths and skills, both hard and soft (e.g. technology, communication, numbers, etc.). | NACE: Career and Self-Development NCDA: SEL1, CD4 |
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Informational interview: What it is and how to do one | Learn how to prepare and conduct an effective informational interview. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL2, SEL3, CD3, CD4 |
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Learn about and fight imposter syndrome | Learn about imposter syndrome and walk through a conversation to fight it. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Equity and Inclusion NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, CD1, CD2 |
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Learn about and practice professional etiquette | Learn how to navigate working alongside coworkers and build professional relationships. | NACE: Professionalism NCDA: SEL2, CD4 |
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Master meeting etiquette | Attending your first team and professional meetings can be intimidating. Learn how to best prepare for a meeting, what to bring, and how to contribute. | NACE: Professionalism NCDA: SEL2, CD4 |
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Master professional email etiquette | Learn about email etiquette in the workplace and practice writing emails. | NACE: Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL2, CD4 |
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Master time management and prioritization skills | Elevate your productivity by adopting effective time management and prioritization techniques. | NACE: Critical Thinking, Leadership NCDA: SEL2, SEL4, CD2, CD4 |
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Match your skills to the right job title | Let Coach walk through identifying the roles that best match your skills and interests. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, SEL4, ALL1, CD1, CD3, CD4, CD5 |
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Navigate your nursing pathway | Navigate through the intricate web of nursing programs, roles, and careers and plan out a pathway specialized to you. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, SEL4, CD1-CD5, ALL1 |
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Negotiate your salary or compensation | Learn to effectively negotiate a higher starting salary or better benefits by researching salary information and articulating the skills you bring to the table. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, CD2, CD3, CD4, CD5 |
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Networking: the basics | Discover the essentials of networking to advance your career, learn various strategies, and unlock your existing network's full potential. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication NCDA: SEL2, CD4 |
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Plan ahead: AI’s impact on your career path | Explore how your career path may be affected by AI with expert insights and research on AI's role in your field. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL2, CD3, CD4, CD5, ALL1, ALL2 |
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Practice for an interview | Practice interviewing for a job of your choice and get feedback on your answers. | NACE: Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, CD4 |
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Practice giving and receiving feedback | Practice giving and receiving feedback and consider audiences, power dynamics, etc. | NACE: Communication, Leadership NCDA: SEL2, CD1, CD4 |
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Prepare for a career: what skills do I need to learn? | Learn the essential skills needed for your dream career. This interactive activity will guide you to identify both the technical and soft skills vital for your chosen career path. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication NCDA: SEL2, SEL3, SEL4, CD1, CD4, CD5 |
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Prepare for interviews using the PAR method | Learn about the PAR method and draft answers to practice interview questions. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, CD4 |
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Preparing for a job interview | Receive expert guidance to prepare for your job interview effectively. Learn how to dress professionally, interview etiquette for in-person and online settings, and body language. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, CD4 |
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Relating to school: When am I going to use this subject? | Discover how your school subjects can be a stepping stone to your future career. This activity helps you bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world applications. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL2, SEL3, SEL4, ALL1, ALL2, CD1, CD4 |
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Simulate a nurse experience | Practice responding to real-life situations in a nursing setting. Choose or input scenarios to practice and refine your communication skills. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Teamwork NCDA: SEL2, CD1, CD4 |
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The art of following up | Step-by-step guide designed to teach you how to follow up effectively after job interviews, applications, or any career-related requests. | NACE: Communication, Professionalism NCDA: SEL2, CD4 |
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Translate your experience to a new field | Learn how to use keywords and industry terms to market previous experience to your new field. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, CD1, CD4, CD5 |
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Understand a job post | Translate confusing job postings filled with industry-specific jargon into clear and easy-to-understand language. | NACE: Communication, Critical Thinking NCDA: SEL1, CD1, CD3, CD4, CD5, ALL1 |
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Write a cover letter | Get help writing a compelling cover letter that complements your resume, shows your interest in the role, and makes your qualifications shine. | NACE: Career and Self-Development, Communication NCDA: SEL1, SEL2, CD4 |