Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

CARS105 Syllabus

JOB SEARCH

CAREERS 105, 1CREDIT

Course Prefix/Number/Title:

CARS 105 Job Search —1 credit

Instructor:

Aimee Erdman

Office:

None/Home

Office Hours:

Usually evenings

Phone:

Text me at 701-480-9099

Email:

aimee.l.erdman@dakotacollege.edu

Lecture Schedule:

Online

Prerequisite:

None

Required:

Materials for final portfolio project (will be discussed in class)

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.

Course Objectives:

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

satisfies general education goal # 3.

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. This

satisfies general education goals # 1,2, 3, and 9.