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Introductions

Introductions. Getting to know you... What do you hope to learn from this workshop?. Overview. Purpose & Importance of Competitive Edge Six Steps to Gaining Competitive Edge Benefits. Purpose.

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Introductions

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  1. Introductions • Getting to know you... • What do you hope to learn from this workshop?

  2. Overview • Purpose & Importance of Competitive Edge • Six Steps to Gaining Competitive Edge • Benefits

  3. Purpose A professional development plan to enhance your marketable skills to make you more competitive for scholarships, transferring and careers.

  4. 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!

  5. Competitive Edge focuses on… • Communication skills • Interpersonal skills • Problem solving skills • Flexibility/adaptability/creativity • Planning/organizing • Teamwork • Leadership skills • Analytical/research skills

  6. How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge? STEP ONE: Log in to password-protected site at my.ptk.org

  7. How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge? STEP TWO: Familiarize yourself with the website

  8. Competitive Edge Components • Level Requirements • Online Courseware (Videos) • Electives • Mahara – online or E-portfolio

  9. How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge? STEP THREE: Start Level One by completing the Pre-Assessment

  10. How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge? STEP FOUR: Participate in activities and complete brief questionnaire to earn points.

  11. Online Courseware Examples: • Good Writing in a Techno World • Making Presentations • Overcoming Speech Anxiety • Professional Etiquette • Building a Better Resume • Body Language

  12. How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge? STEP FIVE: Write about accomplishments in online portfolio.

  13. Online Portfolio Mahara offers: • Portfolio to post writings, videos, pictures for different audiences, purposes • Resume builder • Blog • Social networking site (think Facebook)

  14. How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge? STEP SIX: Complete Post-Assessment. “Rinse and repeat.”

  15. Let’s Review! Step One: Log in at my.ptk.org Step Two: Review the website Step Three: Complete Pre-Assessment Step Four: Complete activities Step Five: Post to your online portfolio Step Six: Complete Post-Assessment

  16. Competitive Edge Timeline • Work at your own pace! • Use past experience for Competitive Edge activities • Include other activities outside of Phi Theta Kappa

  17. Five Star Members 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

  18. Five Star Member Pin

  19. Competitive Edge Benefits ALL Competitive Edge members will have… • A customized Phi Theta Kappa Experience • Enhanced Letters of Recommendation • Online portfolio to share with others!

  20. Competitive Edge Goes Where You Go Alumni may continue to use Competitive Edge: • Continue to access instructional videos • Add to your online portfolio

  21. Questions? Email competitive_edge@ptk.org OR Jennifer Stanford Chief Student Engagement Officer jennifer.stanford@ptk.org 601.984.3532

  22. Thank You!

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