Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus

Course Prefix/Number/Title: CARS 105/16600/Job Search

Number of credits: 1

Course Description:

The goal of this course is to assist students in developing career portfolios and to learn job

search techniques. Areas covered include completing job application forms, developing

resumes and cover letters, and job interviewing.

Pre-/Co-requisites: None

Course Objectives:

1. Career Portfolio: Develop a career portfolio using appropriate technology.

2. Job Search: Write resumes, cover letters, & job search correspondence. Learn informational

and job interviewing skills. Be aware of the latest labor market trends and how to utilize ND Job

Service and various internet resources.

3. Research Skills: Research job posting sites, career sites, and local resources.

Instructor: Laura Halvorson

Office: TH 1104

Office Hours: 8am-4pm

Phone: 701-228-5680 Cell: 701-771-8783

Email:

Lecture/Lab Schedule: Th 3:30-4:20

Textbook(s): None

Course Requirements:

This course is designed to prepare you to find and obtain employment. Your attitude,

investment in the class, treatment of fellow students and your instructor should reflect the

level of professionalism expected in a work setting. Assignments should be completed in a