Students will prepare their portfolios for interviewing and showing potential employers. Students will also learn how to set-up interviews, develop interviewing skills and create their resumes and cover letters for job searches. Prerequisites: None.
Course Effective Dates: 8/15/04 – Present
Outline of Major Content Areas
As noted on course syllabus
Learning Outcomes
Explain job interview processes and the importance of job recommendations for potential employment opportunities.
Create resumes, general cover letters, and a portfolio for job searches.
Explain the importance of first impressions and what companies look for during telephone, online, or in-person interviews.
Discuss networking and job search techniques, and other ways to obtain leads for employment.
Explain the importance of researching a company prior to creating any communications for potential employers or prior to obtaining a job interview with an organization.
Conduct an informational interview with a person holding a position in which you have employment interest.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies
