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CSTP 2208: Career Path Search
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Computer Systems Tech Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course students will prepare a career path portfolio based on their accumulated skills, qualifications, demo apps, and accomplishments. Students will revise their resume and cover letter to target an IT job posting. In a simulated job interview, students will answer behavioral questions and demonstrate the use of a career path portfolio. Students develop their online presence such as LinkedIn and career related blogs.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop a portfolio
- Prepare a resume and cover letter
- Demonstrate interview skills
- Demonstrate effective job searching skills
- Demonstrate a professional online presence
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 20
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Portfolio |
30 |
Put together a portfolio of a selected list of projects developed during other courses and organize them on a blog site |
|
Other |
20 |
Prospecting email and generic resume |
|
Other |
20 |
Targeted resume and cover letter |
|
Other |
10 |
Job / Company search and filtering |
|
Other |
20 |
Behavioral interview & analysis |
Course topics
- Portfolio
- Resume and cover letter
- Interview skills
- Professional online presence
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.