Exercises — Lesson 9: Career Readiness
1 hands-on tasks. Do them in order; each one feeds the Canvas item it names.
40 min · written
1. Career Path Planning
- Research one IT job posting (Indeed, LinkedIn, or USAJobs) and list the certifications it requires.
- Map your planned certification path: which cert will you take first, and why?
- Write a 150-word 'elevator pitch' describing your IT skills and goals to a potential employer.
Turn in / bring: Job posting analysis with certification requirements, certification path plan, and written elevator pitch.