eCDF : Activity

September, 2006 - November, 2007 eCDF Training Dates

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:33:01 GMT

eCDF1:

September, 2006 - May, 2007 (at least 140 Continuing Education Hours).
* 3 to 5 teleclasses
* November 5-7, 2006 18 hour Workshop in San Francisco Bay Area

* Internet Communication + Monthly Assignments (at least 102 hours)
* May 4-5, 2007 14 hour Workshop in San Francisco Bay Area

eCDF2:

April, 2007 - November, 2007 (at least 140 Continuing Education Hours)
* 3 to 5 teleclasses

* May 7-8-9, 2007 21-hour Workshop in San Francisco Bay Area

* Internet Communication + Monthly Assignments (at least 100 hours)
* November 12-13, 2007 14-hour Workshop in San Francisco Bay Area

eCDF3:

September, 2007 - May, 2008 (at least 140 Continuing Education Hours).
* 3 to 5 teleclasses
* November 5-7, 2006 21 hour Workshop in San Francisco Bay Area
* Internet Communication + Monthly Assignments (at least 102 hours)
* May 4-5, 2007 14 hour Workshop in San Francisco Bay Area

Road To Success Game

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:32:11 GMT

Maha Alhendawi, the designer of this game, was a former CDF student from the country of Qatar.

Apply Maha's game with your clients to their cultural background or or to your cultural background.

Drawing Cards

Your clients (or you) can make new "Drawing Cards" (7 questions and 3 alternative answers to each question) to apply to their/your situation.

Road To Success Game

Update #5 under "Objectives" and replace "Qatar" under "Actvity" with your clients' or your country (or your/their ancestors' country or specific region of a country) of origin.

This game is not only helpful for understanding cultural biases (Unit 2: Using Your Helping Skills with Diverse Populations), but also is an example of an informal assessment tool (Unit 5: The Role of Assessment in Career Planning). The game can be used with several players (Unit 9: Working with Groups). If the players are searching for a job that involves diverse populations, then the game could be helpful to prepare for the interview or for the job (Unit 8: Job-seeking and Employability Skills).

IN A RESPONSE TO THIS POST, share your experience of adapting this game with your clients to their background or to your own cultural background. Present your clients' or your "Drawing Cards" and note their/your country (and other cultural influences) of origin.

Katar Drawing Cards

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:26:44 GMT

[Restricted] Drawing Cards

1. How does a man greet another man in Qatar?

A. Shake hands

B. Kiss each other 3 times on one cheek

C. Kiss each other 4 times on both cheeks

2. How does a woman greet another woman in Qatar?

A. Shake hands

B. Kiss each other 4 times on both cheeks

C. Kiss each other on one cheek more than 4 times ?

3. When a host offers something to eat or drink to a guest

A. the guest should say no several times and the host should insist several times until the guest eats or drinks the thing that is offered?

B. The host should not insist on the guestâ€™s eating or drinking. In this way the host allows the guest to do whatever makes the guest feel comfortable.

4. The most respectful way to call an adult is by

A. his/her first name

B. his/her last name

C. recognizing his/her eldest son such as (Aliâ€™s father or mother)

5. The first thing a host offers you when you visit

A. Tea then coffee

B. Coffee then tea

C. Coffee and tea at the same time so that you choose what to drink

6. In a restaurant

A. Every one pays for himself with separate bills

B. Everyone asks the other person how much he or she should pay

C. Everyone should offer to pay and everyone should insist on paying, but eventually only one person should pay for everyone.

7. If you were invited to a dinner, what is the appropriate time to leave

A. 3 hours after dinner

B. Right after dinner within fifteen minutes to half an hour

C. When the host says out loud, okay thank you everyone for coming.

CORRECT ANSWERS: 1.B, 2.C, 3.A, 4. C, 5.A, 6.C, 7.B

MINING FOR INFORMATION--QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN NETWORKING AND IN INTERVIEWS

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:08:44 GMT

From: FEBRUARY 2007 PIAZZALE CAREER NEWSLETTER

Questions are your gateway to career information and interviewing success. Whether you're networking for a job or information, interviewing, or negotiating salary, questions can give you crucial information that will help you determine what job and career are for you, where the jobs are located, and then help you land the job.

In this newsletter, I provide a small sampling of questions to give you a start.

Before you network with someone or go into an interview, ask yourself what do I most need to get from this interaction? What do I need to find out or communicate? What will help me learn more about where I need to go next? What will help me succeed in landing a job, acing this interview, or negotiating a fair salary?

Then write out your questions accordingly. Practice them out loud, see how they sound. And above all listen carefully to the answers you are given.

Feel free to change the wording of these questions to best fit your
conversational style. But you owe it to yourself to mine for information.

NETWORKING/INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:

What do you wish you'd known before you entered this field?

What's the best way for me to get more experience in your field without taking major steps backward from my current career level?

What sacrifices do you think I might have to make to switch to your career?

What are the emerging trends and changes in this industry?

What skills or personal characteristics do you feel contribute most to success in this job or industry?

What kinds of people experience the greatest success in this field?

What is the most important thing that someone planning to enter this
career/industry should know?

Which professional journals and publications should I be reading to learn more?
Are there courses I should be taking; a credential I should pursue?

Which professional organizations should I join?

With the information you have about my education, skills, and experience, what other jobs or industries would you suggest I research before I make a major decision?

How would you assess the experience I've had so far in terms of requirements for the work we've discussed?

Would you take a brief look at my resume and suggest ways I could tailor it to make myself more marketable?

Could you look at my self-marketing plan and give me some feedback on my job search strategy?

If you were conducting a job search today, how would you go about it?

What's your biggest work challenge? Your greatest reward?

What is the current salary range for the jobs we are discussing?

Do you have any special words of warning or encouragement as a result of your experience?

What special advice do you have for a student seeking to qualify for this
position/get into this industry?

Can you describe the industry trends and emerging markets I should be aware of?

How has outsourcing affected this work?

If you were me, what would you do next; who should I speak with, what
professional association meeting should I attend, what should I be reading?

Who else would you recommend I contact? (And then network with those folks!)

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

How can I make your job easier?

What should I be asking about this job that's not obvious?

What are my most important deliverables in the first month/3 months of this job?

Please describe the qualities and abilities of a star performer in this role.

What do you wish someone could just come in and just take care of?

Is my position a new position; if not may I speak to my predecessor or to a
peer?

To the peer ask: What is your typical day like? What is the management style like? Ask about corporate culture and morale.

At the end of the interview ask: I think we have a good match here. Is there any reason you wouldn't consider me for the next round (or the job)? Do you have any lingering concerns?

What other information can I provide to convince you to hire me?

What should I expect next?

And ask any other questions that will help you determine if you want to work for the company and that you can succeed there.

Well, that's a good start. Don't ask questions the answer to which you could find through research but do ask anything that will help you understand a new career better, network more effectively or help you succeed in an interview. Then listen carefully to the answers. They contain a goldmine of valuable information!

Good luck!

Mid-term Survey

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:31:08 GMT

Your feedback will help us in improve the program for the second half of the eCDF training and for future trainings. Thank you.

5 = high

1 = low

1. Overall, please rate the first half of the training:

High 5

Especially for - use of technology and assessment tools

2. Please rate the usefulness of this training to your individual needs:

High 5

Specifically, in what ways will you use the information and techniques you have gained? I will use the information and assessment tools especially to work with my students at Job Corps. The tools that we have been introduced to are new and innovative to these students.

3. Please list the programâ€™s major strengths and suggested changes or improvements you would make to the program materials.

Major Strengths: The use of technology especially in this global society, the experience of our intstructors (and patience!), the work with a real client with the help of advisors.

Changes or Improvements: I don't think I would change a thing!

4. List three central learnings about the curriculum and/or yourself as an instructor/trainer that you gained so far from this program. 1. Using card sorts as an assessment tool. 2.Learning to interpret assessments. 3.I have learned that I can do more than I thought I could, as long as I can ask for help!

5. How effective are the workshop leaders?

High 5

6. Comments: Sally and Bobby are terrific and they balance each other out very well. Great team comvbination.

7. How effective are the participants in case consultancy groups?

High 5

Comments: The groups are terrific, because we can all pull from each other's various experience.

8. How is restricted access blogging working for you? Very well. I have enjoyed being part of the 21st century, and using all this great technology.

9. Additional Comments: I am grateful for the support and patience from Sally, and the rest of the group. I would not be able to continue the class with out the support from eveyrone!

2007-8 F2F Meeting Dates

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:33:55 GMT

TBA

2007 Teleconferencing Times/Dates

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:26:34 GMT

September/October, 2007, Days/TimesTBA

eCDF℠ 2007-2008 Career Development Facilitator Training

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:35:30 GMT

Training Content

CDF Student Manual, CD-Rom and DVD Instructional Support, Career Expert Audios, Assessment Tools, Distance-Delivered and Other Training Material, Online Community, ePortfolio Development and Other Technology Skills, 2 In-Class Sessions

NCDA-approved eLearning Instructors

Roberta Floyd, MA, NCC, Master Trainer; Sally Gelardin, Ed.D. (International & Multicultural Education), NCC, DCC, JCTC

Contact

Phone: Sally Gelardin 415.461.4097 or Roberta Floyd 248.357.2426

Email: sal@jobjuggler.net or rafloyd@earthlink.net

Website: lifeworkps.com/eCDF

Audience: All

Outcome: Certificate, CEUs

Candidate Registration Information

Customized Programs for Groups

Qualify To Earn the Global Career Development Facilitator Certificate

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 23:35:23 GMT

Training Locations/Dates
- Tele-Conferences: Wednesdays, 5 pm Pacific, 2 or 3 pm Hawaii (depending upon time of year), 8 pm EST (as needed: 10/22, 10/29, 12/17, 1/21, 2/18, 3/25, 4/22)
- Face-to-Face Workshops:
  3 days, November 10, 11, 12, 2008, Radisson LAX, Los Angeles + 2 days, early May, 2009, Sobrato Center for Non-Profits, Milapatas, CA
- Weekly assignments totalling 80 Hours

Combination of Face-to-Face and Internet Delivery

Career Development Facilitator (CDF) Training and Certification

Instructors: Roberta Floyd & Sally Gelardin

Workshop fee: $1,950.00

Each in-person training will run for 7 hours + one hour for lunch. Each teleconference will run for one hour.

120 Continuing Education Hours

National Career Development Association Trained eLearning Instructors

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Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:20:52 GMT

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