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DHHR 0604: Job Search Skills 1
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Job Search Skills provides students with opportunities to learn effective ways to find work, network with appropriate contacts within and outside of the deaf and hard of hearing communities, write resumes and cover letters, and develop job interview skills.
This course is part of the full-time Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Job Readiness Program.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
Post-secondary Preparatory
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of a resume and identify keywords from resume templates
- Identify keywords of a job application form and explain their purpose
- Answer questions regarding self and communication needs during job interviews
- Access a company website to help prepare for a job interview
- Apply communication skills to prepare for workplace introductions
- Explain the purpose and use of an interpreter in providing support during a workplace interview
- Identify the purpose and components of an employment portfolio
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 36
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 8
Total Hours: 44
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 8
Total Hours: 44
Instructional Strategies
Guided lessons, presentation, peer feedback, written assignments, practice, role play
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S (65%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Guided resume and job application assignments, company research assignment |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Presentation, job interview practice |
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
According to rubric |
Course topics
- Introduction to Job Applications and Resumes Interview Questions Relating to Self Communication Skills Interpreting and Accommodations Employment Portfolio Job Search Skills
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.