Ampersand

Course Details

Goal Setting & Mindset

47 Mins | 1 Quiz

Setting intentional short-term and long-term professional goals powered by a growth-oriented mindset is key to launching a career, and overcoming the challenge of building professional confidence. Learners gain the tools to start setting goals, including methods for articulating goals to managers, dealing with imposter syndrome, and more.

Lessons included:

Mindset
Imposter Syndrome
Goal Setting
Case Studies

Structures & Job Functions

35 Mins | 1 Quiz

Develop an understanding of workplace structures, how various departments work together, and types of projects corresponding to various company functions such as marketing, human resources, business development, IT and operations. This information and expertise help employees to better understand how each team and individual contributes to the overall success of any company.

Lessons included:

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Organizational Structure
Job Functions: In-Depth

Pitching & Networking

22 Mins | 1 Quiz

Candidates will leverage their personal brands to tell their story, share their strengths, build a community, increase their network and conduct informational interviews.

Lessons included:

The Purpose of your Personal Brand
Leveraging your Personal Brand
Your Pitch
Networking & Outreach

Interviewing & Hiring Process

49 Mins | 1 Quiz

Approaching interviews with professionalism and preparation is key to making a strong first impression on an employer, and securing a career-changing role at any stage of a professional career. By reviewing the hiring process, strategies for tackling common interview questions, and how to negotiate a job offer with confidence, learners will ace any interview and secure their dream jobs.

Lessons included:

Hiring Process & Preparation
Interview Questions & Strategy
Wrap-Up & Follow-Up
Evaluating Offers
Negotiation
Case Studies

Working With Your Manager & Team

1 Hr 18 Mins | 1 Quiz

Employees progress in roles and careers through strong relationships with managers. It's essential to walk into a new role with an understanding of how to build trust, as well as best practices to succeed on a new team, give and receive constructive feedback, manage up, and navigate different management styles.

Lessons included:

Getting to Know Your Manager & Team
Learning Stages In Your New Role
Clarifying Expectations
Work Schedule & Time-Off
Feedback
Micromanagement & Manager's Perspective
Conflict In The Workplace

Professional Basics

1 Hr 30 Mins | 1 Quiz

Succeeding in the modern workforce requires a robust fluency in various technologies, communication strategies, and professional norms. First, we'll demystify the unspoken rules of the workplace, then learners will dive into key communication skills, tips for personal organization, professional etiquette, and core business tools that are fundamental to success.

Lessons included:

Email & Calendar Management
Professional Writing
Presence & Professionalism
Presentations
Data Organization & Spreadsheets
Research
Confidential Information

Reviews & Wrap-Up

48 Mins | 1 Quiz

Succeeding in a role requires a regular exchange of feedback, a thorough understanding of the review process, and an awareness of how the role fits into the bird's eye view of a career. We start by going in-depth on performance review best practice and career advancement tips, then provide learners the tools to successfully transition out of roles while setting organizations up for success and preserving their professional networks.

Lessons included:

Intro To Performance Reviews
Self-Assessments & Self-Leadership
Manager Reviews
Career Advancement
Concluding A Role

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Employee Rights & Support

31 Mins | 1 Quiz

In order to confidently navigate the workplace, professionals need to understand the rights and protections afforded to them, as well as how to manage their stress and mental health. By diving into employee rights, strategies for burnout prevention, workplace bias, microaggressions, and more, we prepare learners to self-advocate in the workplace.

Lessons included:

Employee Rights
Mental Health In The Workplace
Bias In The Workplace
Accommodation in The Workplace
Harassment In The Workplace

Beyond the Workplace

51 Mins | 1 Quiz

Self-management doesn't end at the job; showing up as the best professional possible means understanding how external factors can affect workplace performance. To prepare professionals to be indepedent and self-sufficient, we start by covering the different types of employee benefits and insurance policies available, before taking a closer look at how to effectively manage finances, plan for retirement, and avoid common financial scams.

Lessons included:

Employee Benefits
Making The Most Of Your Cashflow

Accolades for Ampersand

From landing a job upskilling entry-level talent, our happy customers are giving high marks all around.

As we wrap up the experience in the platform, I’m walking away with the skills I need to get my dream job, like creating a strong resume and tailoring it to a job description, putting together a detailed portfolio, and activating my network on LinkedIn and beyond. I developed my professional communication and presentation skills, learned about SEO and blog writing, and built connections with my managers that will help me in my exploration of potential careers."

Cameron Cole

Willamette University, Sophomore

Ampersand has been beyond helpful throughout this entire process. They were always available to answer any questions I had and gave me the confidence I needed to be a better intern. I appreciated the career help that I was given by Scott. It made me realize that I really can achieve any career path I want if I put in the work on my LinkedIn and polish up my resume, as well as grow my network. I also enjoyed my weekly meeting with Scott to catch up on my progress at my internship. These sessions gave me the confidence boost I needed and also clear up any questions I had about literally anything."

Wara Makinojia

University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, Senior

Ampersand has given me the opportunity to better myself in every way and provided me with a process that enhanced both my strengths and weaknesses. With the projects I was given, I was able to develop my design talents and my communication skills by using Adobe and Canva. My internship experience was both instructive and eye-opening. My supervisors taught me step-by-step how to complete each task, and once I got the hang of it, they gave me the flexibility to do tasks that involved creativity. I'm especially proud of my social assets because it allowed me to utilize my imagination and envision how I wanted to develop a specific template while still adhering to the company's branding guidelines."

Allison McKinney

Compass, Intern

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