BA 495: Career Development Activities
Students must complete the activities from the five categories listed below to pass the course. Each activity earns a number of points, with a minimum number of points required based on category. Category I activities are required. Students must complete a total of 250 points to pass the course. All activities are tracked in the Suitable platform.
- LinkedIn Profile -students will be required to create a profile, make connections, and join or create groups (10 points)
- Career Portfolio (50 points)
- Confirm enrollment in BA495 (10 points)
Examples of Developmental Workshops include topics such as: Social Media and Professional Image, Personal Branding, Professionalism, Financial Success, Negotiation, Communication seminars, etc.
- Handshake Resume Upload (10 points)
- Job Fair Preparation (10 points)
- Clothes Closet Attendance (10 points)
- Interviewing Skills Workshop (20 points)
- Mock Interviewing Session (20 points)
- WKU/GFCB Career Fair Attendance (20 points)
- Applying for Jobs Online Seminar (20 points)
- LinkedIn Workshop (20 points)
Examples of Exploration and Networking events include: professional networking event, Meet the Firms, etiquette dinner, significant job shadowing
or career mentoring, significant leadership role in a student organization, Career
Hike, professional conference attendance, Career Trek.
- FIN161 (grade B or higher) (50 points)
- FIN161 (grade C or higher) (40 points)
- FIN161 (grade D or higher) (10 points)
- Completion of a Personal Financial Success modules (20 points each module) If modules are pursued please complete the form below and schedule a meeting with the WKU Center for Financial Success Assistant Director, Zach Jones, for directions on how to get started. Here is the Calendly link to schedule the meeting with Zach Jones Calendly link.
Spending Plan Module Form
Interested in CAP? Have Questions?
Contact Monica Duvall for additional information.