Level 2 Badge

Career Ready Level 2

Issuer: University of Maine at Machias

Evidence is Required

Evidence:

  • Completed a reflection form and submitted it to a Career Advisor.
  • Earning and acceptance of their Level 1 badge was verified through a Credly report.

Also, earners completed appropriate forms of evidence:

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Description:

This badge was issued in recognition of the earner’s engagement in career development activities and learning experiences, beyond the classroom. Earners demonstrated active engagement by participating in career-related events or activities, utilized career resources, sought out an internship, completed one or more career training sessions, and reflected on their experiences.

Criteria:

All earners:

  • Reflected on their learning experiences
  • Created a Credly account and completed the “About Me” section and added a professional-looking headshot. 
  • Earned and accepted the Career Ready Level 1 badge.

Earners also completed a minimum of four of the following activities (at least one was a career development/work experience*):

  • Created their profile and uploaded their resume in CareerLink 
  • Reviewed their resume and cover letter with a Career Advisor
  • Registered with the Career Center mentor program and to connect with a mentor (need to change this to  be a link to the ummcareer@maine.edu.)
  • Participated in a mock interview or interview coaching experience through the Career Center
  • Tailored their resume and cover letter for a specific job of interest,  secured references/letters of recommendation and shared those with a Career Advisor
  • Met with a Career Advisor or Internship Coordinator to receive career advice/training, research companies/industries, identify internships and career-related experiences and/or apply for an internship
  • Enhanced their LinkedIn presence by updating their profile and networking via LinkedIn
  • Participated in a career workshop/event
  • Prepared for and attended a career fair or approved career networking event
  • Actively engaged in community service events, career-related club/organizations, or approved out-of-class career activities*
  • Worked, on or off campus or completed an internship or other experiential learning opportunities*

Evidence:

  • Completed the online Career Ready Level 2 reflection form 
  • Earned and accepted their Career Ready Level 1 badge and completed their Credly profile 
  • Uploaded in Credly at least one example of work to demonstrate their skills and achievements
  • Meetings, submissions, profiles, and other evidence were verified by a Career Center Advisor and/or an appropriate Internship coordinator or University of Maine at Machias staff or faculty.

 

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