Course

Job Search Skills

Important Notice

This course is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty
Student Affairs and Services
Department
Counselling
Course code
HUMD 1145
Credits
1.50
Semester length
7
Max class size
25
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
Using polished job search skills can often make the difference in landing a job. In this seven-week course, students will clarify their job goals, identify sources of job leads, learn skills to research occupations and identify prospective employers. There will be opportunity to write a resume, practise interviewing skills and explore issues important to job success. The course will benefit students seeking a first job as well as those changing careers.
Course content

The following topics will be discussed:

a)       preparing an effective cover letter and resume

b)       developing a network of contacts and potential employers

c)       identifying required skills for specific employment opportunities

d)       handling job interviews successfully

e)       clarifying and achieve job and career goals

f)        handling transitions: school to work; periods of unemployment; re-training and upgrading skills

g)       fitting in and be successful in a job setting

Learning activities

Some or all of the following methods will be used:

a)       small group activities and discussion

b)       lectures

c)       demonstration of job finding and research skills

d)       structured independent learning assignments

e)       demonstration and coaching of interview skills

f)        video/ audio and website materials

Means of assessment

Due to the experiential nature of the course, attendance is necessary to maximize the learning of the students.

The specific course assignments and their weighting will be determined by the instructor.

 

a)       completion of in-class assignments and exercises

b)       identification of specific and transferable skills

c)       preparation of a resume and cover letter

d)       participation in practice job interviews

e)       submission of a weekly journal report describing the learning that has occurred as a result of class activities, exercises or discussions

f)        submission of a report on specific job goal and contacts for work in that field

g)       submission of a report analyzing information interview process and results

Learning outcomes

Students will:

a)       understand the process involved in finding job opportunities

b)       clarifying job goals and alternatives

c)       identify sources of job leads and networking

d)       develop skills for writing resumes, cover letters, completing application forms

e)       identify transferable skills and experience required for their job market

f)        develop and practise telephone and interviewing skills

g)       increase awareness of the role individual jobs play in the context of a long range career path

Textbook materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

TBA

Requisites

Prerequisites

HUMD 1142, HUMD 1147 or HUMD 0130 recommended

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

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Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer details for HUMD 1145
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

There are no course offerings this semester.