10606193Career Development - Mechanical Design
Course Information
Description
Acquaints students with the process and the development of a plan for securing employment in the mechanical design field. Includes letters of introduction, resume design, personal data sheets, portfolio design and job interview techniques. Presentations by industry professionals in the areas of human resources, management, design and job placement will overview the industry perspective and requirements for employment in the career of mechanical design. Prerequisite: third-semester standing.
Total Credits
1
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Portfolio
Course Competencies
  1. Identify learner career goals and transferable skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Presentation
    Criteria
    Describe individual personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, and learning style.
    Describe the value of individual interests, aptitudes, abilities, and goals.
    Recognize personal interests and necessary career skills.
    Outline short-term and long-term goals.
    Describe personal goal and a professional goals.

  2. Use career building resources
    Assessment Strategies
    Performance
    Criteria
    Determine the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in today’s workplace.
    Analyze the nature of work for a selected occupation.
    Analyze the training and qualifications required for a selected occupation.
    Analyze the employment outlook for a selected occupation.
    Locate job opportunities through job search, job leads, and networking.

  3. Create job application professional materials
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Create a résumé using proper digital media formatting.
    Create a cover letter using proper digital media formatting.
    Create a references document using proper digital media formatting.
    Create a thank you letter using proper digital media formatting.
    Create a digital portfolio to present professional materials.

  4. Participate in the job application process
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Interview
    Criteria
    Complete an online digital or hard-copy job application form.
    Prepare for a job interview and job follow-up communications.
    Participate in a (mock) job interview.
    Create post-interview professional communication documents.