HOST 139 - Career Planning and Preparation

2 Credits

This course offers an introduction to business environments specific to hospitality and tourism. The course will focus on achieving measurable outcomes when preparing for an experiential workplace environment. This includes specifically: finding an job, creating a resume, writing a cover letter, interviewing, networking, and crafting a social media presence. Upon successful completion of this course each student will know where to find an job, how to earn an interview, best practices in interviewing skills, have networking skills, will have a resume and cover letter, and will understand their networking toolkit.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Fall Day, Online

Spring Day

Designed to Serve All students interested in working in a business environment.
Active Date 2011-08-08

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
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
Learners completing this course will: 1) Know how to read and answer a job description; 2) Be able to write a resume, cover letter, and thank you letter; 3) Have interview and presentation skills; 4) Understand netWORKing; 5) Leverage social media to their advantage.

Student Learning Outcomes
Learners will demonstrate an ability to create a resume, cover letter, and thank you letter.

Learners will formulate a professional job description.

Learners will demonstrate an ability to interview effectively.

Learners will demonstrate the process of networking.

Learners will recognize social media faux pas.