This semester-long workshop involves students in a positive, assertive approach to career planning and job hunting. It introduces students to a variety of tools and strategies for identifying skills, organizing job searches, preparing resumes, cover and inquiry letters, and interview role playing sessions.

Topics covered include:

• FOCUS career planning
• Important career and occupational information web sites
• Effective resume preparation and writing
  • Why you need a great resume
  • Top resume strategies
  • Sell yourself and your brand
  • Identify transferable skills
  • Highlight your accomplishments
  • Use keywords effectively
  • Occupational profile
  • Writing your resume
  • Market your resume
  • Make the most of the Internet
  • Resume FAQ’s
• Letters – how to compose, what to say
  • Cover letter
  • Inquiry and prospecting letter
  • Thank you letter and note
• The job interview
  • Job or informational
  • The job interview
  • The informational interview
  • Handling tough questions
• The workshop concludes with an insightful job interview role play

For course information and details refer to the Academic Catalog or contact the Director of Career Services.