31420393Job Orientation
Course Information
Description
Covers specific occupational information, including personal data sheets, job interviews, resumes and recommendations. Guest speakers lecture on employment, management and industrys trends.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Write a cover letter
    Assessment Strategies
    in preparing a ready-to-mail cover letter
    Criteria
    cover letter includes, in the introductory paragraph, the name of the job, where the job description was located, and a personal note of qualification for the job
    cover letter includes, in the body, the personal education and work experiences can be utilized by the employer
    cover letter includes, in the concluding paragraph, a desire for an interview and personal information such as a telephone number and email address
    cover letter is formatted correctly
    cover letter exhibits 100 percent correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage
    cover letter is saved on a data storage device for reference and update
    cover letter presents a professional image--high quality type, printing, and paper

  2. Write a resume
    Assessment Strategies
    in preparing a ready-to-mail resume
    Criteria
    resume reflects accurate analysis of the target job and audience
    resume contains only relevant information
    resume includes a documentation of personal work history in chronological order beginning with most recent
    resume includes skills/training necessary to do the job
    resume is easy to read: no complete sentences, elimination of "I", no long paragraphs, organized to highlight most important information
    resume presents a professional image--high quality type, printing, and paper
    resume has 100 percent correct spelling and grammar usage
    resume is stored on a data disk for reference and update

  3. Compose a follow up letter
    Assessment Strategies
    in preparing a ready-to-mail follow up letter
    Criteria
    follow up letter includes, in the introductory paragraph, an expression of thanks for the interview
    follow up letter includes the name of the job and a personal note of qualification for the job
    follow up letter includes, in the concluding paragraph, an expression of a continued interest in the job and personal information such as a telephone number and email address
    follow up letter is formatted correctly
    follow up letter exhibits 100 percent correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage
    follow up letter is saved on a data storage device for reference and update
    follow up letter presents a professional image--high quality type, printing, and paper

  4. Explore networking skills
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    by submitting a list of employment sites
    by viewing a presentation about employment services by a job service agency
    by viewing a presentation by the library regarding employment resources
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions about various possible job contacts
    you offer questions or comments during class about networking
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class
    list includes a minimum of four different employment search engines from the internet
    list includes the names of several different newspapers in the areas of potential employment
    list includes job services by a job service agency
    list includes employment resources obtained in the library and the Department of Labor statistics

  5. Examine appropriate dress
    Assessment Strategies
    by dressing appropriately for a mock interview
    Criteria
    you dress at least "one step" above that expected of daily wear: no tennis shoes, blue jeans, or T-shirts
    your shoes are polished
    your hair is combed
    jewelry worn is appropriate

  6. Explore interview questioning and techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    in a mock interview
    Criteria
    you present interviewer with a completed job application, resume, and letter of application
    you present interviewer with a job description
    you present interviewer with a description of the company
    you arrive 5-10 minutes early
    you greet the interviewer with confidence and warmth with a firm handshake
    you explain how your skills and background can contribute to the organization
    you answer questions thoroughly, without presenting irrelevant or inappropriate information
    you show a sincere interest and enthusiasm for the employment situation
    you ask questions that show knowledge about the company and insight about the job, but are not benefits-related
    you judge accurately the type of work you can accomplish
    you honestly present information that to the best of your knowledge is true
    you maintain eye contact
    you demonstrate comfortable, poised manner
    you are courteous
    you express appreciation to the interviewer
    you write a thank you note to the interviewer(s)

  7. Explore personal financial management
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    by submitting a month long budget
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions about saving for retirement
    you enter into class discussions about evaluating loans
    you enter into class discussions about long term savings plans
    you enter into class discussions about tax advantages for saving in long term products
    you enter into class discussions about home ownership vs. renting
    you enter into class discussions about wise spending of money
    you enter into class discussions about wise spending of money
    you offer questions or comments during class about financial responsibility
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class
    budget includes entertainment expenses
    budget includes food expenses
    budget includes rental/house expenses
    budget includes insurance expenses
    budget includes clothing expenses
    budget includes other incidentals expenses
    budget includes income
    budget includes savings
    budget includes discretionary income (income minus all expenses+savings)

  8. Explore continuing education
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in the class
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions about joining professional organizations
    you enter into class discussions about reading professional literature
    you enter into class discussions about taking advanced courses in architecture
    you offer questions or comments during class staying up with current trends in the field of architecture
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  9. Explore industry expectations
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a summary of industry expectations
    Criteria
    summary includes a list of industry representatives contacted
    summary includes a list of industry expectations voiced by each representative
    summary includes a list of benefits offered by each company
    summary includes the contact information for each representative

  10. Prepare a portfolio
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a completed portfolio
    Criteria
    portfolio includes an example of a resume
    portfolio includes an example of a cover letter
    portfolio includes list of references (minimum of three)
    portfolio includes examples of projects worked on in school
    portfolio includes examples of professional projects
    portfolio includes copies of the outlines of instruction for each course taken