Information Package / Course Catalogue
Career Development and Portfolio I
Course Code: HIT011
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to identify their personal characteristics, professional interests, values, competencies, and areas for development; to explore career opportunities in the field of Public Relations and Publicity; and to establish realistic career goals. The course also aims to support students in developing their professional identity, preparing essential job application documents, gaining awareness of digital reputation management and professional communication, and establishing the foundational structure of the professional portfolio they will further develop in the following semester.

Course Content

The course covers the concepts of profession, career, and professional development; self-assessment; personal values, interests, and abilities; individual SWOT analysis; professional competencies; career opportunities in the field of Public Relations and Publicity; career goal setting; personal development planning; professional identity; digital footprint; professional communication; curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter preparation; the use of Europass and LinkedIn; and the concept of a professional portfolio, including the classification of portfolio work samples.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Meslek, kariyer, mesleki gelişim ve portfolyo kavramlarını açıklar.
2.İlgi alanlarını, güçlü ve gelişime açık yönlerini analiz ederek kişisel yetkinlik profilini oluşturur.
3.Kısa, orta ve uzun vadeli kariyer hedefleri belirleyerek mesleki gelişim planı hazırlar.
4.Halkla İlişkiler ve Tanıtım alanındaki çalışma alanlarını ve mesleki rolleri tanımlar.
5.Mesleki bilgi, beceri ve çalışmalarını yansıtan basılı veya dijital portfolyo oluşturur.
6.Dijital platformları mesleki kimlik, ağ oluşturma ve kariyer gelişimi amacıyla kullanır.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tutar, Hasan. Kariyer Planlaması ve Yönetimi. Seçkin Yayıncılık.
2.Öztemel, Kemal. Kariyer Planlama ve Geliştirme. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık,
3.Uygur, Akyay ve Azize Hassan. Kariyer Yönetimi, Planlaması, Geliştirme ve Özgeçmiş Yazma. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık,
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Professional Development and Career Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Self-Awareness and Self-Assessment
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Career Opportunities in Public Relations and Advertising
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Competency Analysis and Professional Goal Setting
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparing a Personal Career Plan
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Professional Identity and Personal Branding
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Professional Communication and Networking
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Examination and Career Plan Evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Curriculum Vitae (CV) Preparation
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Cover Letter and Job Application Documents
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Digital Professional Identity and Online Reputation
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Portfolio Planning
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Portfolio Design
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Portfolyo Tasarımı, Etik ve Telif Hakları
Week 15 - Theoretical & Practice
Portfolio Presentation and Job Interview Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Studio Work1%20
Presentation1%50
Assignment1%10
Term Assignment1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment1303
Term Project1303
Presentation 1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)54
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-6
4
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026