CIT 31000
Career Planning
Career Planning
Description
This seminar is an orientation to the job search activities and information systems and telecommunications career planning for computer technology students about to enter the workforce. Guest speakers offer job-hunting tips, relate their work experiences, and describe career opportunities. Students investigate their transferable and technical skills, personal priorities, and consider how to find matching professional positions.
Textbook
No Book
Course Outcomes
- Analyze individual skills, interests, and values to guide career development and job search (CIT 8)
- Measure the scale and scope of job opportunities in the IT marketplace (CIT 7)
- Create a portfolio consisting of resume and artifacts of career-relevant work (CIT 6, 8, 9, 10)
- Practice interviewing and networking skills (CIT 6, 7)
- Identify strategies for successful transition from college to post-graduation endeavors (CIT 6, 8)
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Principles of Undergraduate Learning (What are Principles of Undergraduate Learning?)
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Topics
- Resume and Cover Letter Preparation
- Interviewing Skills
- Career Planning
- Workforce Ethics
Assessment
- Mock Interview
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- E-Portfolio
- Attendance and Class Participation
- Assignments and Class Activities
- Career Planning and Etiquette
