HEAL 239 - Job Readiness

2 Credits

Taken at least one quarter before students plan externship. Students will prepare for an externship by drafting resumes, cover letters and professional portfolios. Additionally, students will participate in mock interviews and understand the importance of networking.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Health Care Professions Department programs.
Active Date 2015-05-28

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 45
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. Job analysis and employment strategies
2. Resume preparation
3. The Cover Letter
4. The Interview process
5. Interview Follow-up

Student Learning Outcomes
1. List steps involved in job analysis and research.

2. Differentiate chronological, functional and targeted resumes.

3. Identify the purpose and content of a cover letter.

4. Demonstrate effective ways to anticipate and respond to an interviewer’s questions.

5. Describe appropriate overall appearance and dress for an interview.

6. Identify benefits of networking.