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OAT 143E - PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION 4

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION & TECHNOLOGY

LCC- BUSINESS EDUCATION DIVISION

COURSE OUTLINE

OAT 143E - PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION (1 credit)

DESCRIPTION:

Facilitates employment search by emphasizing professional techniques and standards in the preparation of application forms, resumes, cover letters, and employment interviews.

PREREQUISITES:

OAT 20B or OAT 21 or OAT 121 with a grade of C or better or 30 wam by touch and completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENG 21 or ENG 22 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

GOALS:

LCC Academic Development Plan Goals: 1.1 Improve student writing. 1.3 Develop oral communication skills. 1.4 Increase emphasis on critical thinking. 1.5 Improve student reading comprehension. 1.7 Integrate workplace skills based on feedback from employers into all courses. 1.9 Improve student skills in information technology.

Course Goals:

1. To understand the job search process.

2. To prepare for an employment interview.

COMPETENCIES: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand and use appropriate job search skills.

2. Write an acceptable letter of application.

3. Prepare a resume.

4. Properly complete a job application form.

5. Demonstrate correct interview techniques during an actual employment interview.

6.  Describe the proper and professional way to leave a job.

EVALUATION:

1. All examinations using text and handouts will be graded as follows:

90 - 100% =A

80 - 89% =B

70 - 79% =C

60 - 69% =D

59 & below =F

2. The personal portfolio includes all components of the job search process. Grading of the portfolio will be on completeness, neatness, and organization.

3. The research project is to survey the business community on jobs available in your area of study. A required written report will be submitted on the required due date. Grading is on the instructor criteria.

FINAL GRADE:

40% Objective Examination

40% Personal Portfolio

20% Research Project--Job Search

100% FINAL GRADE

Grades will be assigned in accordance with the general policy stated in the Leeward Community College catalog.

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COURSE OUTLINE REVISED (June 98) by J. Hara, S. Hoshino, A. Inowe, J. Lighthill, N. Okimoto, and K. Young.

O143E_CO Rev. 12/99

OAT 143E – PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION

INSTRUCTOR Stanley K. May

OFFICE/PHONE BE 221; 455-0617

E-mail:

CREDIT/CODE One (1) unit of credit, Room BE 106

TTH – 11:00 to 12:15 p.m., Class Code 1158

Mod. 3 – March 22 to May 1, 2001

TEXTBOOK The Ultimate Job Hunter’s Guidebook, 2nd Edition

Authors – Susan Greene and Melanie Martel; Houghton Mifflin Co., 1998

SUPPLIES Pen, pencil, and highlighter

Notebook/folder, paper, and disk

Bond stationery with matching envelopes; mailing folder and postage

ASSIGNMENTS All assignments are due at the beginning of the class. Late assignments will not be accepted for credit. Emergency cases will be reviewed individually by the instructor.

INTERVIEWS Students are required to postmark their interview information (cover letter, resume, and application form) by the assigned date. Remember to check the postage. Students are reminded to dress in business attire, arrive early, and be prepared. If you have a “blocked” telephone number, be sure to address that issue.

ACADEMIC Students are required to complete and submit their own work. Sharing files, duplicating disks, DISHONESTY copying, plagiarism, or other such acts will not be tolerated and subject to penalties including an “F “grade for the class. Refer to Academic Dishonesty in the Student Conduct Code.

FINAL GRADING Section Percentage Points

Examinations 40% 200

Midterm (100 points)

Final (100 points)

Portfolio 40% 200

Portfolio (150 points)

Mock Interview (50 points)

Research Project (100 points) 20% 100

TOTAL 100% 500

FINAL DEADLINE All assignments must be completed by the beginning of the last class session. Failure to complete all assignments, including the interview, will result in an automatic “F” grade for the class.

FINAL EXAM Last day of class: Wednesday, May 1

Final Exam: Last day of class, May 1.

Mandatory, Individual Student Conferences by appointment (May 8 or 9)

MISCELLANEOUS Contact the instructor immediately for questions regarding the course outline, general information, or class instruction. In addition, feel free to contact the instructor as needed during office hours, note, voice mail, or e-mail.

OAT 143E/Prof. Employment Prep./K.Ono/Spring 2001

OAT 143E Grade Sheet Name ______

Mr. Stanley May

SECTION

/ DATES / POINTS
Due /

Submitted

/ Possible / Earned
Research
(20%) / 100
Examinations
(40%) / Midterm / 100
Final / 100
Portfolio
(40%) / Mock Interview / 50
Portfolio / 150
Total Points / 500
FINAL GRADE*

Minimum Requirements*

All assignments completed Yes ______No ______

Student Conference Yes ______No ______

FINAL TOTAL POINTS

500 / 450 /

A

449 / 400 / B
399 / 350 / C
349 / 300 / D
299 / And below / F

OAT 143E/Prof.Emp.Prep./K.Ono/Spring 2001

OAT 143E – Professional Employment Preparation Name ______

Spring 2001, Mod. 3

INTERVIEW (50 points)

1. Scheduled and attended interview as scheduled 50 _____

2. Cover letter and resume – Not sent, deduction –15 _____

PORTFOLIO (150 points)

1.  Format – 20 points

a.  Title Page (name, project, date, class), no folder 10 _____

b.  Table of Contents with page numbers 10 _____

2.  Contents – 55 points

a.  Self Assessment (Pages 8-15) 05 _____

b.  Resume Rough Draft(s) 05 _____

c.  Cover Letter (Letter of Application) Rough Draft(s) 05 _____

d.  Letters of Recommendation (2) 20 _____

e.  Application (Pages 102-105) or Liberty House Application 00 _____

f.  Preparation Worksheet (Page 109) 05 _____

g.  Frequently Asked Interview Questions 10 _____

h.  Interview Self Evaluation (Page 127) 05 _____

3.  Contents – Final Copies – 75 points

a.  Cover Letter 20 _____

b.  Resume 20 _____

c.  Application – typed 10 _____

d.  Interview Thank You Letter 10 _____

e.  Acceptance Letter 05 _____

f.  Rejection Letter 05 _____

g.  Resignation Letter 05 _____

TOTAL POINTS 200 _____

OAT 143E/Prof. Emp. Prep./K. Ono/Spring 2001

OAT 143 E – Professional Employment Preparation K. Ono

Research Project – Job Search (100 points) Spring 2001, Mod. 3

PURPOSE

To obtain information about the position(s) available in your career area.

PROCEDURES

You will research the four resource areas as follows: LCC, newspaper, people, and employer. Follow the reporting format in each section. After gathering the information, compose a summary paper to be included with the resource information. Submit a two- page, double-spaced summary paper.

PART I – RESOURCES (80 points)

1.  LCC Resources (20 points)

A. Gather information on Two Related Career Areas

Use Two Resources Available on Campus

1.  Career Development Center

2.  Library (DOT & OOH)

3.  Internet

C. Information Needed

1. Job description

2. Training or education

3. Job duties

4. Pay range

5. Other pertinent information

D.  Site Your Sources

2.  Newspaper Resource (20 points)

A.  Survey the Sunday’s Advertiser for Two Weekends

B.  List All the Positions Advertised in Your Two Related Career Areas

C.  Submit in Table Format (example below) – 10 per career area

DATE / POSITION TITLE / DESCRIPTION IN
THE AD / PAY RATE / CONTACT COMPANY, NAME, TEL. NO.
11/07 / Accounting Clerk / Immediate opening! Must have 1-2 yrs. acctg. exper. Duties incl. A/P & GL / ? / Altres, Inc.
591-4941
No fees
11/07 / Administrative Assistant / Professional firm seeking highly motivated, organized individual w/strong administrative & computer skills / Top Pay & Benefits / Snelling
524-0100

3.  People Resource (20 points)

A.  Interview Two People in Your Two Related Career Areas

B.  Information Needed

a.  Job title

b.  Company name

c.  Years of service in the position

d.  Years of service in the company

e.  Qualification for current position

f.  Training and education required

g.  Entry-level position that leads to this position

h.  What they liked about their position

i.  What they did not like about their positions

4.  Employer Resource (20 points)

A.  Choose Two Companies Where You Would Want to Be Employed

B.  Find Out What Positions Are Available in Your Two Related Career Areas

C.  Information Needed

1.  Job titles

2.  Job description

3.  Qualifications

4.  Current job openings

5.  Pay range

6.  Benefits

7.  Application process

PART II – FORMAT (20 Points)

1.  Title Page (Your name, class name and number, title, date, teacher)

2.  Two Pages, Double Spaced

3.  Information Needed

A.  Job title(s) researched

B.  Job description/duties

C.  Qualifications of the position(s) (How much experience and education)

D.  Pay range in Hawaii

E.  Do you currently meet the qualifications?

1.  If yes, what makes you qualified.

2.  If no, what more do you need to be qualified for the position or what are you lacking in order to be qualified.

F.  What did you learn about your career area(s) in doing this research project?

S.Hoshino/OAT 143E/1998 – revised K. Ono/Spring 2001