Information Package / Course Catalogue
Career Planining
Course Code: KP111
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Career Planning course enables students to recognize the business world, different sectors and the needs of these sectors; It aims to raise awareness among students about the importance of career planning in the process of preparing for the business world. The course enables students to discover their personal competencies and understand the expectations of the business world. It helps them develop their knowledge and skills in line with the requirements of the relevant sectors.

Course Content

Courses will be organized for first year university students in the fall semester, for 15 weeks, with one course hour per week. Goal; students; Our aim is to help them to plan a career in line with their future goals by making them aware of their interests, personal characteristics and values.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Emel TUĞRUL
Assoc. Prof. Kıymet YAVUZASLAN
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet GÜLER
Assoc. Prof. Onur YILMAZ
Assoc. Prof. Osman ÜLKÜ
Ins. Deniz ÇAĞLAR
Ins. Halil ŞİMŞEK
Ins. Necmettin PARLAK
Lec. Arzu ÖZVER
Lec. Aysun GÜLTEKİN
Lec. Çiğdem ALP PAMUK
Lec. Erdal ÖZYURT
Lec. Harun KAYA
Lec. Mustafa KOÇAK
Prof. Esin POYRAZOĞLU
Prof. Hamza KAHRİMAN
Prof. Hilmi YAMAN
Prof. Kamil Can BULUT
Prof. Melis GÖKÇE
Prof. Muharrem EKŞİ
Prof. Nevin YAĞCI
Prof. Özge ÇEVİK
Prof. Özlem IRMAK BALKIZ
Prof. Tarık TOTAN
Res. Assist. Elif ÖNDEŞ
Res. Assist. Fulya ŞAT
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognition of Career Center Activities: Ensuring that the student is aware of the services provided by the Career Center and establishing a connection between the Career Center and the student.
2.Increasing Self Awareness: Ensuring that the student becomes aware of his / her strengths and areas open to improvement and recognizes himself / herself in terms of his / her interests, competencies and skills.
3.Discovering Career Options: Ensuring that students get to know the sectors such as the public sector, private sector, academia, non-governmental organizations, comprehend the differences between the sectors and orient themselves to a career field suitable for their future plans. Students gain awareness of the expectations of the business world and the competencies it prioritizes
4.Developing Self-Expression and Effective Communication Skills: Raising awareness on the importance of developing fine talents in the career process. Understanding the importance of issues that affect communication such as body language, diction, addressing; developing correct and effective communication skills.
5.Understanding the Importance of Professional Relationship Networks: Understanding the importance of establishing mutually beneficial relationships that are necessary for the student to reach her career goals.
6.Recognition of Support Units: Providing information about university units (international relations / exchange office, etc.) and support services such as TÜBİTAK Scholarships, Mevlana program that can support the student's career.
7.Learning Effective Use of Resources: Learning the ways of reaching the right resources and using the resources effectively in the career process.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Supporting books, journals, articles and online resources selected by the course lecturer.
2.Guides prepared by the Career Office.
3.Skill / competence valuation inventories.
4.Career events organized with the contribution of the Career Center (Career Fair, Seminars, Information Sessions, Mentoring, Meeting with Alumni, Sector Panels, Case Studies, Interview Simulations, etc.)
5.Sample videos, documentaries and films.
6.Interview simulation, case study / workshop etc. interactive activities.
7.Course content and instructor evaluation forms.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Your career journey has begun. The first stop is the career center
Week 2 - Theoretical
Do you know these? Intelligence and personality
Week 3 - Theoretical
Do you know these? Personal Characteristics
Week 4 - Theoretical
Key to making difference in career path: Skills
Week 5 - Theoretical
What is career?
Week 6 - Theoretical
How do I prepare for my career?
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sector Days - National non-governmental organizations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sector Days - International non-governmental organizations
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sector Days - Public sector
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sector Days - Private sector
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sector Days – Academy
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sector Days – Entrepreneurship
Week 13 - Theoretical
Talent Gate: I'm writing my first resume
Week 14 - Theoretical
Resume and cover letter preparation and interview techniques
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%100
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Individual Work1112
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)47
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026