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Course Description

This course is designed to help college graduates learn effective job search strategies and communicate effectively to find a job after college. The content is divided into four modules. Each module will take approximately 6 to 8 hours to complete. 

Once the student completes all four modules, the participant will have the necessary documents to apply to the job of their choosing. 

Course Objectives

Module 1: Networking 

  1. Relate elements of the communication model to the job search process
  2. Understand how social networking impacts personal branding and professional image
  3. Design LinkedIn profiles that are appropriate, professional, and marketable
  4. Implement a face-to-face and online networking plan 

Module 2: Resumes 

  1. Identify effective and ineffective components of resumes
  2. Analyze job descriptions to develop a custom resume for an open position
  3. Synthesize and quantify all relevant work experience and coursework
  4. Create an effective resume to increase the likelihood of being chosen by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Module 3: Cover Letters 

  1. Research an organization to understand the organizational culture (organizational communication)
  2. Describe relevant skills and experiences as it relates to an open position in the field
  3. Develop a cover letter using a job description and research done about organizational culture

Module 4: Interviewing

  1. Analyze interview questions to determine what the interviewer is asking
  2. Prepare organic responses to frequently asked interview questions
  3. Evaluate verbal and nonverbal communication in a mock interview using 

 

The content for this course was synthesized using various online resources. 

 

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