Gold Career Readiness Application

Gold Career Readiness Application - Fall 2025

Applications and all documentation need to be completed in Fall 2025 semester and turned in by 8 a.m. Friday, November21, 2025.
Applications will NOT be accepted after the deadline.

Full Name: Full Name: First Last
Please enter your name as it appears in Banner.
Tech Email:

A Tech email is MANDATORY. Your application may not be processed if a personal email is used.
T#
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PART 1 - SELF EXPLORATION
Complete BOTH assignments in Part One.

BE SURE TO REVIEW EACH ASSIGNMENT IN DETAIL IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTIONS OF YOUR ILEARN CLASS.
1. Complete TypeFocus self-assessment.

1. Complete TypeFocus self-assessment. Complete TypeFocus self assessment at https://www.tntech.edu/career/students/assessment.php.

We will confirm you completed this assignment on TypeFocus.
2. Complete one of the following AND upload the Career Plan Summary to the document section of Handshake under “other documents.”

2. Complete one of the following AND upload the Career Plan Summary to the document section of Handshake under “other documents.” I completed My Career Plan Builider on https://isuriz.com I had a Career Plan appointment with the Center for Career Development.

You will not get credit unless the Career Plan Summary is uploaded to Handshake under "other documents".
Comments:
PART 2 - SKILL BUILDING
Complete both assignments in Part Two.
BE SURE TO REVIEW EACH ASSIGNMENT IN DETAIL IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF YOUR ILEARN CLASS.
1. Watch "Applying Career Competencies" on Isuriz.com. Take the knowledge test , download the certificate from Isuriz then upload it to the "other documents" section on Handshake.

1. Watch "Applying Career Competencies" on Isuriz.com. Take the knowledge test , download the certificate from Isuriz then upload it to the "other documents" section on Handshake. Watched Video Completed the Knowledge Test Uploaded the Certificate of Completion to Handshake

Select the items completed.

Quizzes on Irusiz.com are under "Knowledge and Certificate of Achievement".
2. Career Engagement Activity. Complete ONE of the following:

2. Career Engagement Activity. Complete ONE of the following: Option 1 - Join a Campus Club or Community Organization. Examples: affinity club, professional organization, Greek organization, student government (To receive credit the club/organization must 1.appear on your resume. 2. The resume must be uploaded with this application. 3. List your club/organization under notes below. ) Complete a 750-word academic paper on an occupation of interest that cites at least two sources. (moodys.com | bls.gov | careeronestop.org | tn.go/workforce) You will not receive credit if AI was used to create the paper. Upload the completed paper to this application. Attend ONE Co-op Meetup. (Meet-up Dates: September 9 | September 25 | October 9 | October 21) Details can be found on Handshake or the Career Development Events webpage.

Select the item(s) you completed.
Notes:

List your club/organization here.
Resume

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750-Word Academic Paper

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If you did the 750-word academic paper upload it here.
PART THREE - INTRODUCTION TO JOB SEARCH
Complete ALL assignments in Part Three.
BE SURE TO REVIEW EACH ASSIGNMENT IN DETAIL IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF YOUR ILEARN CLASS.
1. Build your Handshake profile. Be sure to complete sections on: Major, Summary, add at least two current skills, and list at least two classes. Make your profile “public” to receive credit for this assignment.

1. Build your Handshake profile. Be sure to complete sections on: Major, Summary, add at least two current skills, and list at least two classes. Make your profile “public” to receive credit for this assignment. Handshake profile started. Handshake profile is public.

Select each item that has been completed.
2. Resume Design and Upload.

2. Resume Design and Upload. Watch the Resume Writing Tutorial Parts 1 and 2 on ISURIZ.com (in class or as a homework assignment). Construct your employer-ready resume from the tutuorial. Upload your resume to your Handshake account under "other" documents.

Select each box completed.

Quizzes on Isuriz.com are under "Knowledge and Certificate of Achievement."
3. Interviewing Skills and Introduction to Star-L

3. Interviewing Skills and Introduction to Star-L Watch the (12:35) Interview Preparation - An Introduction to STAR-L on ISURIZ.com (in class or as a homework assignment). Take the knowledge test and download the certification of completion to your Handshake account under "other" documents. As part of this assignment go to the STAR-L Worksheet module on ISURIZ.com and complete STAR-L answers for the interview question: "Tell us how you came to choose Tennessee Tech as your college of choice. Please walk us through your decision-making process." Save your answers and dowload the PDF to your Handshake account under "other documents"). Watch “Interview Preparation – An Introduction to STAR-L” on ISURIZ.com. Take the "Interview Preparation - An Introduction to STAR-L" knowledge tests, download the results then upload the PDF to the documents section of your Handshake account under "other documents".

Select each box completed.

Quizzes on Isuriz.com are under "Knowledge and Certificate of Achievement."
Additional Information
Additional Documents

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Upload any additional documentation required or that you feel would be helpful to us when reviewing your application.
Comments:

Did you enjoy the program? Learn anything new? Do you have suggestions to improve the program?

Gold Career Readiness Application - Fall 2025

Gold Career Readiness Application - Fall 2025

PART 1 - SELF EXPLORATION Complete BOTH assignments in Part One.

PART 2 - SKILL BUILDING Complete both assignments in Part Two. BE SURE TO REVIEW EACH ASSIGNMENT IN DETAIL IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF YOUR ILEARN CLASS.

PART THREE - INTRODUCTION TO JOB SEARCH Complete ALL assignments in Part Three. BE SURE TO REVIEW EACH ASSIGNMENT IN DETAIL IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF YOUR ILEARN CLASS.

Additional Information

PART 1 - SELF EXPLORATION
Complete BOTH assignments in Part One.

PART 2 - SKILL BUILDING
Complete both assignments in Part Two.
BE SURE TO REVIEW EACH ASSIGNMENT IN DETAIL IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF YOUR ILEARN CLASS.

PART THREE - INTRODUCTION TO JOB SEARCH
Complete ALL assignments in Part Three.
BE SURE TO REVIEW EACH ASSIGNMENT IN DETAIL IN THE ASSIGNMENTS SECTION OF YOUR ILEARN CLASS.