Syllabus
Division: BUSINESS & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
Curricula in Which Course is Taught: Administrative Support Technology &
Office Information Processing
Course Number and Title: STD 106V1 Job Search Strategies
Credit Hours: 1 Hours/Wk Lecture: 1 Hours/Wk Lab: 0 Lec/Lab Comb: 1
Will provide students with the skills to sell their skills to an employer and secure employment.
Time Management
Stress Management
Attitude
Skills Assessment and Statement
Job Search Methods Traditional, Hidden, Networking
Informational Interviewing
Tracking Contacts
Job Applications
Cover Letters/Resumes/Marketing Letter
Appropriate Dress/Image
Interviewing
Researching a Company
Follow-Up to Interview
Manage Time Wisely
Manage Stress
Understand the effect attitude has on a prospective employer
Know what skills you offer to an employer
Know the three job search methods
Prepare a jist statement to use in an informational interview
Track job contacts
Accurately and completely fill in a job application form
Incorporate skills into an effective cover letter/resume/marketing letter
Dress appropriately for the job and project a professional image
Effectively interview
Research prospective employer(s)
Follow up on interview
Course is graded on a Pass(P)/Fail (F) basis.
To pass the course, student must
complete all assignments.
The following General Education
Objectives will be addressed in this course:
Communications
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Skills and Human Relations
Computer Skills