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About the Course

I am an adult developmental psychologist by training and a career counselor by trade, currently the Director of the Gordon Career Center at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. In this course, I draw from my decades of experience as well as research from the fields of psychology, organizational behavior, and sociology to help you understand best practices for making career decisions. This content will help you develop the tools you need to make the right choices for you, from deciding an area of study to exploring potential lines of work to pursue—and knowing when to pivot at any time in your career....

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MA

May 15, 2022

Amazing course on making career decisions ! Great mentor and helpful peers. Had a wonderful time pursuing this course. Learnt a lot which I did not knew before joining this course. Thank you all.

KS

May 19, 2021

I loved this course! As a young professional, this course really helped me think about new ways to approach my career choices and provided great tips to help pursue what I truly want to do.

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By Ulvi A

Apr 27, 2021

People have to be guided to contribute to goals with zeal and confidence. “Zeal is ardor, earnestness and intensity in the execution of work; confidence reflects experience and technical ability.” The ability to influence the behaviour of others is known as leadership. Leaders exploit human potential and transform it into output.

Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organisation to make it cohesive and coherent. It is the ability to build confidence and zeal among people and create an urge to be led. It inspires confidence and support among group members to achieve the organisational goals.

Leadership is the process by which an executive imaginatively directs, guides and influences the work of others in choosing and attaining specified goals, by mediating between individuals and the organisation in a manner that both obtain maximum satisfaction. Dynamic and effective leadership leads an organisation towards success.

“A leader is one who conducts, acts as a guide to others in action or opinion, one who takes the lead in any enterprise or movement, one who is ‘followed’ by disciples or adherents, the most eminent member of a profession, a person of eminent position and influence.”

By Jillian N (

Oct 5, 2020

Absolutely wonderful! The instructor speaks clearly and at a nice, easy pace which makes it simple to follow. The course includes interesting introspective activities with tools for effective decision-making which teach students to consider all influences, interests, values, and any other crucial components when making decisions. I've learned so much more about myself and my career development path by taking this course. I'm grateful to have found such a great gem!

By J C

Feb 12, 2024

Extremely useful course that takes a holistic approach to how an individual builds a career. It captures the nuances that are critical but yet so often unaddressed in favour of focusing solely on typical personality or career tests. The course requires you to acknowledge hard truths, and ask hard questions of yourself. If you're willing to put in the work, there's so much value that this course delivers.

By Juliane

May 10, 2021

This course has taught me a lot not just about career decisions but also about myself — my skills, interests, and strengths. If you are having a hard time with deciding or choosing your career or even an identity crisis, you'll definitely have a lot of learnings, realizations, and such. I'm super grateful to have attended this course that will surely help me in college and in the future.

By Lau .

Jun 3, 2021

Thanks to this course I have been able to determine the next steps that I need to take in my career to achieve professional fulfillment, doing what I am good at and I like. The course was very well structured and Sharon Belden expressed herself very well, making each topic understood. Thank you for your dedication and addressing such an important issue in today's society.

By Rosa L C M

May 3, 2021

Excellent course that help me to know more about myself, check our motivations, skills, through videos exercises and resources and learn about new researching information that can help us to consider new opportunities not only about professional decisions but also personal growth. Thanks so much for this opportunity.

By Shakeel A

Feb 17, 2022

Indeed, it was an eye as well as mind opening course. Contents was up to the mark and there was much material for learning. This course gave us a road map for proceeding towards our project / target . A complete package it was. Thank you Coursera.

By Alvaro J

Nov 16, 2023

A commendable starting point involves identifying a solid foundation from which to proceed. This entails posing pertinent questions from a scientific perspective, all while acknowledging the inherent imperfections inherent in the human condition.

By Anna K

Jan 16, 2021

I definitely recommend this course! It is great for reflection and understanding one's decision, but also it gives practical advice on how to go about exploring career opportunities. Very good course material and exercises (which are fun, too)!

By David W

May 12, 2021

Great informational course. I wish I had this course way back when I started to college. It would have helped me avoid a lot of missteps I encountered. But better late than never. This is an absolute necessity for freshmen in college.

By ANONYMOUS A

Apr 20, 2021

It was a very nice course. It was not only outstanding but the real life examples given my Mrs Sharon are very relatable and apt. For all of those who feel that you are not on the right track then you should definitely check this course.

By Henna J

May 15, 2021

One of the best course. Just loved it. Videos, assignments, reflection paper and my peer reviews everything helped me a lot, to understand myself better and how to choose path for my career. I encourage everyone to join in this course.

By Ummi F I

Apr 28, 2021

A very inspiring course, the course name is so fitting. Both very insightful and impactful indeed! One fact I like the most about it is that it makes you think. I really learned and enjoyed this one a lot.

By MOHAMMED S A

May 16, 2022

Amazing course on making career decisions ! Great mentor and helpful peers. Had a wonderful time pursuing this course. Learnt a lot which I did not knew before joining this course. Thank you all.

By Kayla S

May 20, 2021

I loved this course! As a young professional, this course really helped me think about new ways to approach my career choices and provided great tips to help pursue what I truly want to do.

By Kathleen B

May 18, 2021

Very well structured course. Time frame for assignments due were scheduled in fashionably manner. Enjoyed instructor's presentations throughout entirety of this course.

By Administration G N

Sep 25, 2022

You merit all the considerable things that are coming. Appreciate. The way to joy is by having dreams. The way to progress is by influencing them to work out. Praise

By Hassan S A

Jul 26, 2021

Despite the criticality of the subject "career decisions" yet the course itself delivered so many complex concepts, ideas and phlosiphy in easiest way to absorb

By Holly H

May 20, 2021

This course was a great chance to deep dive into my next steps for my career. Make sure you pay attention and use all of the resources available to you.

By Joanne M

May 17, 2021

A insightful deep dive into career decisions that I've made in the past and excellent tools to help me make decisions for my present and future career.

By Gantulga O

May 19, 2021

I wish I had this kind of course when I graduate my university. This course is very helpful for every person who makes career decision. Loved it.

By DR. M A L

Apr 27, 2021

Best MOOC i have ever had. Better in content, resources, assessment and evaluation. I highly recommend it for aspiring teachers and lecturers.

By Klaudia

Jul 16, 2020

Really useful! I appreciated a lot the clarity of exposition, the quality of content and the variety of examples! Thanks a lot sweety Coach!!!

By IONELA V

Dec 28, 2020

I am so happy to decide to follow this course! Many of ideas that I already knew, at this moment, are fixed. I know for sure how to apply

By Maylene

May 4, 2021

Great discussions. Also love how wholesome my mooc-mates in this class are. They gave valuable reviews of my assignments.