10194195Real Estate Internship
Course Information
Description
Requires work experience within an approved organization and the sponsorship of someone at the management level. Students are required to complete 140 hours of supervised work. The intern will complete a final work report at the completion of the semester while the sponsor will complete a job performance evaluation. The intern prepares a resume and develops a job strategy as a means of preparing for full-time work upon graduation.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Develop a plan for obtaining employment
    Assessment Strategies
    in the development of a plan for obtaining employment
    Criteria
    plan includes goals and time-lines
    plan includes a job hunting routine that addresses the use of resumes, cover letters, phone calls, and follow up letters
    plan includes detailed strategies for identifying employment sources
    plan includes a system for keeping track of contacts, interview, job leads, etc.
    plan includes networking list
    plan includes a situational analysis along with strategies for maximizing personal employability strengths and improving weaker areas
    plan is organized accessing information from various sources
    plan includes 100 % correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  2. Prepare a resume
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a ready-to-mail resume
    Criteria
    resume reflects accurate analysis of the target job and audience
    resume contains only relevant information
    resume includes factual information only
    resume includes accurate judgement about the type of work the you can accomplish
    resume includes documentation of work history in chronological order beginning with most recent
    resume includes documentation of education history in chronological order beginning with most recent
    resume contains clear evidence of the skills/training necessary to do the job
    resume is organized to highlight most important information
    resume is easy to read
    resume presents a professional image--high quality type, printing, and paper
    resume includes 100 % correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage
    resume is stored on data storage device for reference and update

  3. Complete a job application
    Assessment Strategies
    in the completion of a job application
    Criteria
    you present honestly information that, to the best of your knowledge, is true
    job application includes 100 % correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage
    job application includes work experience in chronological order beginning with most recent
    job application information contains abbreviations only where the employer has used that abbreviation in the title or where too little room is available
    job application information includes both personal and technical skills in the section entitled "Experience, Skills, or Qualifications"
    job application information includes a description of work performed in consistent tense (past or present), avoiding complete sentences
    job application information includes various interests and activities under "General Information"
    job application has all required items filled in completely
    job application information is written legibly in black ink or word processed

  4. Write a letter of application which responds to an advertisement or known employment opening
    Assessment Strategies
    in the completion of a cover letter which responds to an advertisement
    Criteria
    cover letter includes, in introductory paragraph, the job for which you are applying, how you learned of the job or company, and your most important qualification
    cover letter includes, in the body, how your related educational and work experiences can be specifically utilized by this employer
    cover letter includes, in the concluding paragraph, your desire for an interview, how you can be reached (a phone number, email address)
    cover letter is formatted correctly
    cover letter uses appropriate words, style, tone
    cover letter exhibits 100 percent correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage
    cover letter is saved on storage device for reference and update
    cover letter presents a professional image--high quality type, printing, and paper
    you submit a copy of the ad to the instructor

  5. Create a portfolio
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a portfolio on a storage device and in hard copy
    Criteria
    portfolio has a cover page
    portfolio includes a table of contents
    portfolio includes your resume
    portfolio contains examples of completed professional work
    portfolio is on a virus free storage device
    portfolio is in hard copy in a professional cover

  6. Interview for a job
    Assessment Strategies
    in a mock interview
    Criteria
    you presents interviewer with a completed job application, resume, and letter of application
    you presents interviewer with a job description (if a mock interview)
    you presents interviewer with a description of the company (if a mock interview)
    you arrives for interview 5-10 minutes early
    you is dressed at least "one step" above that expected of daily wear; wears no tennis shoes, blue jeans, or T-shirts
    you greets the interviewer with confidence and warmth
    you explains how her/his skills and background can contribute to the organization
    you answers questions thoroughly, without presenting irrelevant or inappropriate information
    you shows sincere interest and enthusiasm for the employment situation
    you asks questions that show knowledge about the company and insight about the job, but are not benefits-related
    you judges accurately the type of work he/she can accomplish
    you honestly presents information that to the best of her/his knowledge is true
    you maintains eye contact
    you demonstrates comfortable, poised manner
    you is courteous
    you expresses appreciation to the interviewer(s)

  7. Demonstrate competence as an entry-level real estate professional
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing Real Estate Internship Agreement and Attachments
    by submitting the Real Estate Internship Agreement, Site Evaluation, Final Evaluation and Verification of 140 hours of Work Experience to your Teacher/Coordinator
    Criteria
    you acquire an appropriate internship assignment
    you have your internship assignment approved by your Teacher/Coordinator before starting the internship
    you and your Site Supervisor complete the Internship Agreement and accompanying attachments
    you complete the Site Evaluation
    you have your Site Supervisor complete the Final Evaluation
    you have your Site Supervisor verify 140 hours of work experience
    you ask for help from your Teacher/Coordinator when needed
    you submit all documentation to your Teacher/Coordinator

  8. Demonstrate effective writing skills in a real estate environment
    Assessment Strategies
    by achieving a satisfactory evaluation on your written work from your site supervisor
    Criteria
    you proofread all real estate documents
    you edit real estate documents
    you compose real estate documents in a clear, concise, logical, and effective manner
    you use correct spelling
    you use correct grammar
    you use correct punctuation
    you use correct real estate vocabulary
    you prepare real estate correspondence

  9. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in a real estate environment
    Assessment Strategies
    by achieving a satisfactory evaluation on your oral communication skills from your site supervisor
    Criteria
    you communicate effectively (orally) in person with your site supervisor
    you communicate effectively (orally) in person with other real estate professionals
    you communicate effectively (orally) in person with site co-workers
    you communicate effectively (orally) in person with clients
    you communicate effectively (orally) in person with customers

  10. Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness in relationships in a real estate environment
    Assessment Strategies
    by achieving a satisfactory evaluation on your interpersonal effectiveness skills (timeliness, body language, written communications) from your site supervisor
    Criteria
    you demonstrate effective interpersonal relations with your site supervisor
    you demonstrate effective interpersonal relations with other real estate professionals
    you demonstrate effective interpersonal relations with site co-workers
    you demonstrate effective interpersonal relations with clients
    you demonstrate effective interpersonal relations with customers

  11. Demonstrate research skills finding and interpreting documents in a real estate environment
    Assessment Strategies
    by achieving a satisfactory evaluation on your research skills from your site supervisor
    by achieving a satisfactory evaluation on your citation skills from your site supervisor
    Criteria
    you find and interpret real estate documents assigned to you to the supervisor
    you find and interpret real estate documents assigned to you to co-workers
    you find and interpret real estate documents assigned to you to clients
    you find and interpret real estate documents assigned to you to customers

  12. Demonstrate effective use of technology in a real estate environment
    Assessment Strategies
    by achieving a satisfactory evaluation on your technology skills from your site supervisor
    Criteria
    you use document management software in a real estate office setting
    you use word processing software in a real estate office setting

  13. Apply ethical rules in a real estate environment
    Assessment Strategies
    by achieving a satisfactory evaluation on your ethical behavior from your site supervisor
    Criteria
    you demonstrative appropriate behavior that respects client and customers confidentiality in a real estate office setting
    you demonstrate knowledge of the Rules of Professional Responsibility in a real estate office setting
    you are honest in your dealings with your supervisor, co-workers, clients, and customers in a real estate office setting

  14. Recognize and document the need for and benefits of continuing education and the associations providing continuing education opportunities
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting assigned homework
    Criteria
    homework includes a list of at least five (5) benefits of continuing education for real estate professionals
    homework includes at least two (2) local and two (2) national organizations that provide continuing education for real estate professionals

  15. Identify professional associations for real estate professionals and potential certifications
    Assessment Strategies
    by achieving a score of 70% on a unit examination
    Criteria
    you list at least three (3) professional associations for paralegals
    you explain the current status of licensure of paralegals in the State of Wisconsin