Here are some common ways/ tips to detect a potential job scam:

• Someone could be posing as a legitimate company. However, the contact name/ email is fraudulent and they do not actually work for the company;
• The contact uses a free personal email; such as hotmail, yahoo, or a gmail account, rather than an official corporate/ organization email address;
• The language of the email from the employer, and description of the position, is not clear;
• A “bait-and-switch” position is when the follow-up to your application is for a job title different from the original job title which you applied to.
• When any monetary transactions are involved; you should never have to pay for the promise of a job opportunity, and employers typically will not send you any money in advance of beginning work;
• Do not cash or deposit any large sums of money received as an advance;
• If you are asked to send any payment by wire service or courier, do not send any payments;
• Do not provide your credit card or bank account numbers to potential employers;
• A high pay rate for doing very little work should cause you to pause and conduct further research;
• If you receive a job offer very soon after applying to the position, especially prior to an actual interview, and the employer only communicates by email;
• If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

If you encounter any of these things, please save all documentation and any email communications with the employer/ potential scammer, and contact the Career Center staff.

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When in doubt, please report your concerns and consult with the Career Center staff, at 207-581-1359.

In her first year teaching at Yale Law School, Chua got a call in her office that she was late for her first faculty photo. She sprinted from her office in heels, down some stairs and across the courtyard, where everyone was lined up with the photographer, waiting for her. And in Chua’s words, here’s what happened next:

“When I was about fifteen yards away, I tripped. I tried to regain my balance but couldn’t. I stumbled forward once, twice, arms flailing, then fell sprawling all over the grass. With everyone watching, I’d executed a perfect flying face plant.”

“I remember lying there, thinking, ‘You know, Amy, I’m not sure you can recover from this one.’ I actually thought about just running away and never coming back. But somehow I survived that nightmare. And you will too. So hang in there, try to focus on how lucky you are compared to so many others, and you’ll not only make it through, but be stronger for it.”

I’ve discovered in 15 years of teaching etiquette that behind every successful person is a phenomenal face plant story. The difference in those who stay down and those who get up is determination and a willingness to learn from the stumbles in life. Humility and a sense of humor help, too. Chua’s advice is spot on: you’ll be stronger for it.

When you graduate, if you stumble out of the gate, get up and keep going. Your future success awaits.

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Level 1

Goal 1. Introduction to Career Services
The learner completed a minimum of one of the following activities to familiarize themselves with career service resources. Resources include the benefits of receiving the Career Prepared Micro-Credential.

• Met with a Career Counselor/Coach to talk about career services, or
• Attended an approved career-relevant event/workshop or participated in an approved career-related activity.

Goal 2. Career Exploration: Introduction to career options

• Completed an appropriate self-assessment/self-reflection such as FOCUS2, Myer-Briggs Type Indicator, StrengthsFinder, WOWI.

And completed one of the following:

• Explored careers and job ads using Career Service resources (e.g., library, Occupational Outlook Handbook, online resources, videos, Career Explorer tools) and identified possible careers (job titles and qualifications).
• Met with a Career Counselor/Coach about career exploration.
• Completed a first-year seminar or other approved course or workshop/series that integrated career exploration and/or career-building activities into the curriculum. (May also fulfill Goal 1).

Goal 3. Action

• Registered with their campus job board (e.g., CareerLink).

Evidence and Assessment
The learner:

• Completed a self-assessment/self-reflection.
• Registered with an appropriate job board (e.g., CareerLink registration).
• Completed appropriate forms of evidence: verification of utilization of Career Services resources and other activities to fulfill the criteria.

Level 2

1. Career Training and Skill Development
The learner attended an approved career-related Level 2 training and began to fulfill the criteria for earning an Education Design Lab 21st Century Skill micro-badge.

2. Action: The learner completed all of the following:

• Claimed their Level 1 Career Prepared badge and created a badge platform account.
• Wrote a Career Action Plan or similar career preparation plan.
• Acted on a Career/Skill Building Experience from their Career Action Plan.
• Began their job and/or internship search using appropriate search resources; identified internships and/or other work experiences in preparation for Level 3.
• Reflected on their learning experience and skill development.

3. Completed at least one of the following (maybe part of one’s Career Action Plan):

• Reviewed their resume with a Career Professional.
• Uploaded their resume in CareerLink or other job search board.
• Participated in a mock interview or interview coaching experience.
• Created/updated their Linkedin Profile.

Evidence and Assessment
The learner:

• Previously earned the Career Prepared Level 1 badge.
• Completed a Career Action Plan or similar approved plan.
• Completed the Career Prepared Level 2 reflection form or another approved reflection.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Current University of Maine System Student

THE BENEFITS

• Identify your values, interests and transferable skills
• Create a personalized career action plan
• Participate in career exploration activities outlined in your personalized plan
• Earn a 21st Century Skill Badge along the way (see below)
• Gain experience and contacts in your field of interest!

COST & DELIVERY MODE

• This micro-credential is completely FREE and self-paced!
• Many first-year seminars and INT 192 work towards and complete level 1.����

HOW DO I START?

For further information about the UMS Micro-Credential Initiative, please or email ums.mc@maine.edu. Interested in earning other micro-credentials? View the full . Questions about how to see and share the digital badges you’ve earned? Check out the

To begin Level 1 of the UMS Career Pathway, please contact:

• Lisa Carter, Senior Career Counselor

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