As a result of this course, 
1.Students will be able to articulate career choices based on 
assessment of interest, values, skills, and personality. 
2.Students will be able to create job search correspondence 
with clear evidence of related knowledge, skills, and 
accomplishments.
3.Students will understand how to take steps to conduct a job 
search, including preparation for career fairs.
4.Students will gain an understanding of the importance of 
networking through utilizing social media, conducting 
informational interviews, and participating in networking 
activities.
5.Students will learn what types of skills and experiences are 
valued by employers.
6.Students will learn and practice effective interview 
techniques.  
7.Students will learn how to evaluate and negotiate job offers.
8.Students will be able to set, articulate, and pursue 
personal, educational, and career goals. 
9.Students will gain an understanding of appropriate 
professional conduct as it relates to the world of work.
10.Students will learn basic financial concepts that will 
prepare them for life after college.
11.Students will gain an understanding of basic concepts 
necessary for the transition from college to career.
12.Students will learn how to apply for graduate school.

This course will be delivered entirely online through eLC. You 
will use your MyID and password to login to the course from the 
eLC login page (https://uga.view.usg.edu). 
On eLC, you will access online lectures, course materials, and 
resources. At designated times throughout the semester, we will 
participate in self-paced activities using eLC and alternative 
Internet-based technologies. Activities consist of online 
assessment, readings, discussion forums, writing, career fair 
attendance, mini-mock interview, and informational interview.

Active engagement in this course is required for you to receive 
the full benefits. Both you and the instructor can track your 
learning progress on eLC.

•Course Syllabus and Overview
•Get Started 
•Start Being a Professional 
•LinkedIn
•Figure Out What You Want and What You Don’t 
•DawgLink Registration due
•Market Yourself on Paper and Online 
•Resume and References Writing 
•Assessment Results due
•Cover letter and Personal Statement
•Assessment Reflection Paper due
•Professional LinkedIn Profile due
•Network 
•Informational interviews
•Career fair preparation 
•Draft and Final Resume and Reference List due
•Conduct an informational interview 
•Write an informational interview report
•Cover Letter/Personal Statement due
•Online Midterm
•Gain Real World Experience and Give Yourself an Edge 
•Career Information and Find Opportunities 
•Informational Interview Report and Thank You Notes due
•Overprepare for Interviews 
•Job Offers – Evaluating, Accepting/Declining, and Negotiating
•Transitioning into the world of work –Personal Finance and 
Budgeting
•Work Stress Management
•Applying for Graduate School
•Gap Year Options
•Course Evaluation
•Career Lifeline Project due
•Career Fair Cards/Pamphlets due
•Career Fair Reflection Paper due

In addition to the University policy, students in the 
Department of Counseling and Human Development Services found 
in violation of the University’s academic honesty policies or 
codes of professional ethics are subject to review and possible 
permanent expulsion from the programs offered in the 
Department. If the instructor has concerns about academic 
dishonesty in your work, the instructor will discuss it with 
you before moving forward with University procedures.