12/21/2024 9:47:56 PM	BOT 59.7 Course Outline as of Spring 2004	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  BOT 59.7	Title:  JOB SEEKING SKILLS
Full Title:  Job Seeking Skills For Office Professionals
Last Reviewed:1/31/2011

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		10 max.	Lecture Scheduled	20.00
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	0		5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	2.00			Contact Total	20.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  40.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 60.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Emphasizes job-seeking skills such as writing a resume and cover letter, completing application forms, and practicing interview questions. Designed for those seeking office positions.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Emphasizes job-seeking skills such as writing a resume and cover letter, completing application forms, and practicing interview questions. Designed for those seeking office positions.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2004	Inactive:	Fall 2011
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.  Analyze skills and qualifications; evaluate previous work experience

   and compose an effective, error-free resume.

2.  Summarize work experience and education, analyze employer's needs and

   compose an effective, error-free cover letter.

3.  Interpret instructions, synthesize background and skills and

   accurately complete an employment application.

4.  Interpret employer's dress code and corporate culture and select

   appropriate interview attire.

5.  Develop answers for typical interview questions and participate in

   mock interviews.

6.  Write and revise an interview follow-up letter.

7.  Research job search resources.

Topics and Scope

1. Composing an effective, error-free resume

    A. Determing chronological versus functional style

    B. Analyzing skills and qualifications

    C. Evaluating previous work experience and education

    D. Evaluating grammar, spelling, and punctuation

    E. Formatting for easy reading

2. Composing an effective, error-free cover letter

    A. Writing content of letter

    B. Summarizing work experience and education

    C. Analyzing employers' needs to incorporate into cover letter

    D. Formatting for easy reading

3. Developing ability to accurately complete employment applications

    A. Interpreting instructions

    B. Synthesizing students' skills/background into application

    C. Evaluating grammar, spelling, and punctuation

4. Selecting appropriate interview skills

    A. Interpreting employers' dress code and corporate culture

    B. Selecting materials to take to interview

5. Developing effective interviewing skills

    A. Developing answers for typical interview questions

    B. Preparing for and participate in mock interviews

6. Preparing an interview follow-up letter

    A. Developing content based upon interview

    B. Choosing appropriate delivery method

    C. Analyzing grammar, spelling, and punctuation

7. Utilizing job search resources

    A. SRJC career resources and workshops

    B. Employment agencies

    C. Job fairs

Assignments:

Reading approximately 10 pages from textbook and/or web pages each week

Analyze prior students' resumes and examples in book in both oral and in

written format

Develop resume and cover letter

Complete online and written employment application

Participate in in-class mock interview

Contact, arrange, and complete a community mock interview

Compose a thank you letter

Quizzes and tests

Homework problems from text and/or web page

In-class analysis of employer dress code, corporate culture, and materials

appropriate to present at interview

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 20 - 50%
Written homework, Resume, application, cover and thank you letter
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 20 - 40%
Homework problems
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 40%
Class performances, In-class and community mock interviews
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 25%
Multiple choice, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 15%
Class attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

The Job Hunting Handbook, Dahlstrom and Company, 2002.

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