Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: CARS 105/14713/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. 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 generals education goals #1,2,3, and 9 3. Research Skills: Research job posting sites, career sites, and local resources. This satisfies general education goal #9 4. Job Shadowing: Find jobs that are out there in your community and follow them for a day learning about what they with day to day tasks. Instructor: Laura Halvorson Office: TH 1104 Office Hours: 8am-4pm Phone: 701-228-5680 Email: laura.halvorson@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: Monday 2:00-2:50PM Textbook(s): None