Course Description
The process of career and life planning and developing skills necessary for informed career decision making. Focus is on the processes of self-assessment, decision making, career exploration, and preparation for employment.
Athena Title
Career and Life Planning
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ECHD 3050E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The primary purpose of the course is to facilitate students' development of career planning competencies. A secondary purpose is to introduce students to career planning and job search resources on campus. The purpose will be achieved to the degree that students (1) enhance their own understanding of personal career goals, (2) increase their knowledge and ability to use career information and planning and disseminating resources, (3) increase their awareness and ability to use practical job hunting strategies and techniques, (4) improve their understanding and use of technology for gathering career information, (5) develop resume writing and interviewing skills, (6) develop skills in contacting employers via technology, in writing, and in person.
Topical Outline
Job Search Processes including the use of Technology Basic Interviewing Tips and Skills Career Connections Chronicling Work History and Competencies Interviewing Skills Using the Internet in Job Search Networking Special Workplace Issues Life-long Career Development Strategies
Syllabus
Public CV