Introductions

• Getting to know you...

• What do you hope to learn from

this workshop?

Overview

• Purpose & Importance of Competitive Edge

• Six Steps to Gaining Competitive Edge

• Benefits

Purpose

A professional development plan to enhance your marketable skills to make you more competitive for scholarships, transferring and careers.

Why Participate?

• To learn more about yourself

• To strengthen leadership and professional skills

• To create an online portfolio of accomplishments

• To gain a competitive advantage!

Competitive Edge focuses on… • Communication skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Problem solving skills

• Flexibility/adaptability/creativity

• Planning/organizing

• Teamwork

• Leadership skills

• Analytical/research skills

How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge?

STEP ONE:

Log in to password-protected site at

my.ptk.org

How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge?

STEP TWO:

Familiarize yourself with the website

Competitive Edge Components

• Level Requirements

• Online Courseware (Videos)

• Electives

• Mahara – online or E-portfolio

How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge?

STEP THREE:

Start Level One by completing the Pre-Assessment

How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge?

STEP FOUR:

Participate in activities and complete brief questionnaire to earn points.

Online Courseware

Examples:

• Good Writing in a Techno World

• Making Presentations

• Overcoming Speech Anxiety

• Professional Etiquette

• Building a Better Resume

• Body Language

How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge?

STEP FIVE:

Write about accomplishments in online portfolio.

Online Portfolio

Mahara offers:

• Portfolio to post writings, videos, pictures for different audiences, purposes

• Resume builder

• Blog

• Social networking site (think Facebook)

How Do Members Gain Competitive Edge?

STEP SIX:

Complete Post-Assessment.

“Rinse and repeat.”

Let’s Review!

Step One: Log in at my.ptk.orgStep Two: Review the websiteStep Three: Complete Pre-AssessmentStep Four: Complete activitiesStep Five: Post to your online portfolioStep Six: Complete Post-Assessment

Competitive Edge Timeline

• Work at your own pace!

• Use past experience for Competitive Edge activities

• Include other activities outside of Phi Theta Kappa

Five Star MembersWill have…• Coordinated an Honors in Action Project

• Completed a minimum of 6 online courseware modules

• A professional resume

• Significant leadership experience

• Opportunity to purchase a unique Five Star Member pin

Five Star Member Pin

Competitive Edge Benefits

ALL Competitive Edge members will have…

• A customized Phi Theta Kappa Experience

• Enhanced Letters of Recommendation

• Online portfolio to share with others!

Competitive Edge Goes Where You Go

Alumni may continue to use Competitive Edge:

• Continue to access instructional videos

• Add to your online portfolio

Questions?

Email competitive_edge@ptk.org

OR

Jennifer Stanford

Chief Student Engagement Officer

jennifer.stanford@ptk.org

601.984.3532

Thank You!