CRWN 185A Design your Career: Self-Discovery & Career Planning

Guides students through self-discovery and career planning to build fulfilling professional paths. Using frameworks like Ikigai and tools such as Focus2, students explore values, strengths, and interests to identify career options aligned with industry trends. The course emphasizes practical skills, from crafting résumés, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles to mapping networks and conducting informational interviews. Students create personalized strategies for gaining experience during college, leveraging warm networks and job-shadowing opportunities. By the end, they’ll have a toolkit and actionable plan to confidently navigate their career journeys.