vcc.ca
OADM 1180: Career Development
Effective date
September 2025
Department
Legal Administrative Assistant
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course covers how to search for and evaluate suitable job postings, examine popular job boards for legal support positions, and understand the role of legal recruiter services and networking. Other topics include relevant provincial employment legislation, employee rights and obligations. Students will learn techniques and strategies for interview preparation, creating resumes and cover letters and how to showcase their skills and abilities in the best possible light.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
OADM 1170.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe strategies for communicating professional skills with prospective employers.
- Analyze compensation packages.
- Explain employment rights and obligations.
- Demonstrate effective interview skills.
- Evaluate job postings for relevance and suitability.
- Write a resume and cover letter for distribution.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 12
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 24
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 24
Instructional Strategies
Students will work in a computer lab or online individually and in partners or small groups to role play calling firms and interviewing for legal administrative assistant positions. Instruction is presented in lectures, videos, and demonstrations. Guest presenters may include HR Managers from local firms.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
45 |
Employment seeking assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Employer/employee rights |
|
Participation |
10 |
Group discussions |
|
Other |
15 |
Mock interview graded as per rubric |
Course topics
- Cover letter and resume writing
- Benefits Packages
- Job postings analysis Recruiting services
- Employment legislation
- Employee rights and obligations
- Interview skills and preparation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.