49-703 Figure it Out: Your Professional Identity and Story

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

COURSE MEETING DATES FOR FALL 2026: September 18; September 25; October 2; October 9; October 23; October 30 Whether you are T-Shaped, Comb-shaped, or a budding unicorn, this highly interactive course will help MIIPS students uncover the unique values they bring to prospective employers. Learn how to assess your abilities, identify career goals, self brand, and communicate effectively during your job search. The class will alternate between lecture/presentations and coaching by expert faculty, with students presenting materials for practice and critique in small group class discussions. By the end of the semester, students will be expected to have a career search plan in place and to participate in a portfolio/resume review with industry guests. This is a required course only offered to students in the MIIPS program.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Fall 2026, Fall 2025

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