BUS 1011 - Career Strategies

1 Credits

This short course covers what you need to know to get a job and keep it, whether it’s your first job, next job, or a total career transition! This is a project-centered course that requires assignments to get done in time for classroom feedback and hands-on practice.

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explore and evaluate career options (PLO 3)
2. Identify employer competency expectations (PLO 1)
3. Write a professional resume (PLO 2, 5, 7)
4. Adapt the resume for Applicant Tracking Systems (PLO 2)
5. Write accomplishment statements specific to competencies (PLO 5)
6. Write a cover letter aligned to a job position (PLO 2, 5)
7. Prepare for and demonstrate effective interviewing skills (PLO 5, 7)
8. Conduct a strategic job search (PLO 2)
9. Communicate effectively with business contacts and potential employers (PLO 5, 7)
10. Demonstrate workplace ethics (PLO 6, 7)

Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020