NEWM-N 299 Career Readiness
2 credits
- Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
- Delivery: On-Campus, Online
Description
This course develops students’ skills to meet academic expectations, make career decisions, and articulate their professional value, fostering personal growth and enabling them to seize internship and career opportunities. Topics include career assessments, team communication, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, internships, and career fairs.
Topics
- Introduction to career planning and course overview
- Career confidence and initial assessments
- Career assessments and identifying career goals
- Exploring careers using ONET
- Networking and career conversations preparation
- Understanding job scams and safe job searching
- Company research and understanding company culture
- Writing effective cover letters and building professional references
- Leveraging career resources and peer advising services
- Creating a professional LinkedIn profile
- Conducting career conversations and informational interviews
- Building a professional resume
- Mock interviews and effective interviewing techniques
- Job search strategies and internship planning
- Designing your life and career path planning
- Course review and final reflections
Learning Outcomes
- Articulate academic and career goals and aspirations that align with interests, skills, and values.
- Conduct research on potential careers through networking and online resources.
- Perform a skills gap analysis to identify areas for improvement and determine job titles that align with their strengths.
- Compose a cover letter tailored to specific job opportunities, effectively communicating qualifications, experiences, and career goals to potential employers.
- Develop a professional resume that effectively showcases work, organizational, and project experience in a format suitable for employers.
- Secure and conduct a career conversation (informational interview) with industry professionals to gain valuable career insights and information exchange.
- Create a professional LinkedIn profile that highlights skills, experiences, and accomplishments.
- Practice and refine interview skills through a mock interview, confidently articulating strengths and experiences.
- Develop proactive strategies for identifying and pursuing internship and job opportunities by leveraging effective job search techniques.
Policies and Procedures
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