10007111 Biotechnology Career Seminar Course Information Description Includes a discussion of national, state and local biotechnology industries, career options, the ethical, legal and societal issues raised by the use of biotechnology and the regulatory agencies that oversee the industry. Total Credits 1 Course Outcomes Explore the variety of biotechnology career possibilities Assessment Strategies Discussion, worksheet Criteria Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace Develop communication skills to effectively participate in teamwork in a collaborative workplace culture Identify characteristics of an inclusive workplace Examine options of entry-level jobs in the biotechnology field Assessment Strategies Speaker journal/summary, participation in class group work and discussions, journal reflections Criteria Develop self-awareness and self-reflexive understanding of perception of self and others Recognize strengths, weaknesses and potential for growth Discuss personal strengths and how they influence career choices Start to develop a professional identity Formulate professional goals and career plans Examine the diversity of biotechnology companies with regard to product niche and organizational structure Assessment Strategies Discussion, description of selected biotech company Criteria Description includes identification of biotechnology company Description includes summary of different departments, company organization, and products Description includes workplace skills required for different roles within the company Write a resume Assessment Strategies Written Product Criteria Differentiate between the different categories of information included in a resume Identify relevant information that needs to be included in the resume Follow the steps for building an effective resume Resume contains relevant information Resume contains correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling Resume contains clear evidence of skills and work history Write a cover letter Assessment Strategies Written Product Criteria Cover letter targets a selected entry-level position in a biotechnology company Letter highlights personal strengths relevant to the position Explain how you will use these letters in the job seeking process Letter shows evidence of correct grammar, punctuation and spelling