Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Tentative Course Outline: Week 1 Introduction/course review Week 2 Portfolio Requirements View samples, discuss format Week 3 Job Hunting Networking Resources—online and other Assignment: How did you network for your last job? Assignment: Set up job shadow Week 4 Skills Connecting Skills to Job Postings Assignment: Describe the 3 skills you want at your next job, jobs that use those skills, and the demand for those jobs Week 5 Resumes Discuss Job Postings Review Resume Writing Resources Start first draft in class, due next class Week 6 Cover Letters Peer Review of Resumes Review quiz results Review Cover Letter Format and Resources Start First Draft in Class, due next week Week 7 Review of Resumes & Cover Letters Peer Review of Cover Letters Return Resumes Discuss problem areas Job Applications Obtaining Letters of Recommendation Week 8 Planning Your Portfolio Return First Draft Cover Letters Return 2nd Draft Resumes Plan Portfolio using Planning Sheets