Syllabus

Given the results of a series of self-assessment activities, assess the impact that individual personality factors, interests, values, and competencies have upon a successful job match in order to create a personal career path.

Given career requirements and self-assessment outcomes for determining entry-level or mid-career jobs, examine the connection between career requirements and self-assessment outcomes to develop short- and long-term career goals.

Given the requirements of a job search campaign, use all available on-campus, off-campus, and online resources to design a personal marketing strategy, including ways to penetrate the hidden job market.

Given an employment opportunity, develop and produce high-quality professional materials such as targeted cover and follow-up letters, resumés, reference sheets, and a professional portfolio.

Given an interview opportunity, develop an effective approach to an interview that distinguishes the role that preparation, follow-up, and appropriate standards of behavior and appearance play during the interview process.