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DHHR 0614: Job Search Skills 2
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Continuing from the previous term, Job Search Skills provides students with opportunities to learn effective ways to find work, network with appropriate contacts, 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
DHHR 0601, DHHR 0602, DHHR 0603, DHHR 0604, DHHR 0605.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop employment-related presentations
- Identify and define the purpose of common tabs on a company website
- Answer interview questions using relevant job post information
- Write and edit cover letters using templates
- Identify various resume formats to match different job postings
- Write summaries relating to previous education and employment to prepare for interview questions
- Request a professional reference in person and through email
- Create a checklist for the components of their 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, group/pair/individual exercises, lab work, written assignments, practice, role play, field study and presentations.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Satisfactory
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Computer lab, research assignments, reading and writing comprehension assignments, analysis summary |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
|
Assignments |
15 |
Powerpoint presentations and presentation skills |
|
Participation |
10 |
According to rubric |
Course topics
- Job Applications and Resumes Cover Letters 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.