Networking and Professional Relationship Building Rubric

This rubric is part of the Career Readiness – First Year Seminar, Module 4.

Learning Targets: Students will identify strategies to develop networking skills and build professional networks. Students will identify and utilize career readiness resources available through the UNT Career Center.

  • Building Your Network
    • Needs Assistance – I do not understand how to start building my network. I am unsure which structure to use and how to format it. I need help from a Career Coach to identify professionals within organizations and experiences related to my major and career choice.
    • Acceptable – I understand how to start building my professional network. I need help from a Career Coach to develop my social and professional relationships into a professional network.
    • Strong – I fully understand how to build my professional network. I would like help from a Career Coach to identify additional techniques and resources to expand my networking opportunities.
  • Online Presence
    • Needs Assistance – I do not understand how social media impacts my professional life or how to network via social media. I need help from a Career Coach to explore all the options available online for networking.
    • Acceptable – I have some understanding of how social media and my online presence impacts my network. I need help from a Career Coach to review my online accounts to ensure they are presented professionally.
    • Strong – I fully understand how my online presence and social media advances my professional life. I would like help from a Career Coach to explore other online networking options to expand my professional network.
  • On Demand Career Center Access
    • Needs Assistance – I am not aware of the many services and resources provided by the Career Center. I need help from a Career Coach to explore all the opportunities available through the Career Center.
    • Acceptable – I have some awareness of the services and resources provided by the Career Center. I need help from a Career Coach to better utilize the available resources and tools.
    • Strong – I know how to access the On Demand Career Center. I understand what the Career Center offers but would like to dig deeper into all the options related to the world of work.
  • Checkpoint 4
    • Needs Assistance – I need help in understanding the Networking and Professional Relationship Building module. I need help from a Career Coach to start building my online and in-person network and engage with the Career Center.
    • Acceptable – I have some understanding of Networking and Professional Relationship Building module. I need help from a Career Coach with expanding my professional network both online and in-person. I need more information about the support, resources, and tools provided by the Career Center.

Strong – I fully understand the Networking and Professional Relationship Building module. I would like help from a Career Coach to grow my network in intentional ways and find organizations that complement my career goals. I will regularly engage with the On Demand Career Center.