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Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number: Interdisciplinary Studies 105C
IS 105C
Course Title: Professional Employment Preparation
Credits: One (1)
Date of Outline: October 25, 2005 (Lum
2. Course Description: Facilitates employment search by emphasizing professional techniques and standards in the preparation of application forms, resumes, cover letters, and employment interviews. (Cross List with IS105C)
3. Contact hours/Type: Lecture – 2.5 hours (15 hours total)
4. Prerequisites: None. Recommended Preparation: Ability to keyboard and knowledge of word processing.
Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Approved By Date
5. General Course Objective
To help job hunters develop contemporary practical skills in identifying their career choices, understanding the current job market and the job-hunting process, and taking the steps needed to secure the jobs they want.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
a. Identify key elements in the job search process.
b. Understand the breadth and variety of jobs available.
c. Describe their professional and personal goals.
d. Understand the basic terminology of employment.
e. Utilize internet and current technology and variety of media for job search process.
f. Identify employment-related community and campus resources.
g. Select wardrobe items appropriate for a job interview.
h. Utilize appropriate language in all aspects of written and oral communication in the job search process.
i. Demonstrate basic knowledge of resume preparation.
j. Differentiate between at least three common resume formats.
k. Select appropriate resume format based on self-assessment and specific job or career objective.
l. Prepare a cover letter, resume, and thank you letter in standard business format.
m. Understand the difference between a resume and application form in the job search process.
n. Understand the legal implications of completing job application forms and interview questions properly.
o. Demonstrate ability to complete basic application forms.
p. Demonstrate knowledge of basic interview techniques.
q. Prepare appropriate responses to standard interview questions.
r. Differentiate between legal and illegal interview questions.
s. Critique the quality of their performance in an interview.
t. Complete follow-up steps after an interview.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to # 6. Student Learning Outcomes
3.0 Hours General job search information (a – h)
4.5 Hours Resume preparation (i– k)
3.0 Hours Job correspondence, application and other employment forms (l – o)
4.5 Hours Interview preparation and practice (p – t)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include
Texts: The Job Hunting Handbook, Dahlstrom & Company, current edition.
Supplementary packet of current employment forms downloaded from website and/or distributed in class. The text will be supplemented with articles and other materials prepared by the instructor. Participation and assistance by community and campus resources will also be provided.
Materials:
Text(s) may be supplemented with:
On-line research (e.g., Ecos.com)
Articles and/or handouts prepared by the instructor
Magazine or newspaper articles; professional or industry journals
Other:
Community resources and guest speakers
Appropriate films, videos or internet sites
Television programs
Other instructional aids
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to
Examinations (written and/or oral) 40-80%
Mock interview 30-50%
In-class exercises 0-30%
Homework/Assignments 0-30%
Quizzes 0-30%
Portfolio 0-30%
Wardrobe Review 0-20%
Projects/research 0-20%
Attendance and/or class participation 0-20%
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods vary considerable with instructors and specific instructional methods will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course. Suggested techniques might include, but are not limited to
a. Lecture, case study analysis, problem solving, and class exercises or readings
b. Resume and other job-related correspondence
c. Telephone etiquette practice
d. Mock interview with community resources
e. Class discussions or guest lectures
f. Audio, visual or presentations involving the internet
g. PowerPoint presentations
h. Videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs
i. Wardrobe review
j. Group or individual projects
k. Games and simulations
l. Web-based assignments and activities
m. Group and/ or individual research projects with reports or poster presentations
n. Homework assignments such as
a. Reading, or watching, and writing summaries and reactions to issues in the media including newspapers, video, magazines, journals
b. Lectures, web-based material, and other sources
c. Reading text and reference material and answering discussion questions
d. Research issues, and problems
e. Comprehensive problems
o. Other contemporary learning strategies (e.g., Ecos.com, Service Learning, Portfolio, Informational Interview, Survey, Capstone Project)