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DHHR 0616: Employment Skills 1
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Students discuss and practice effective employment literacy to conduct job searches, prepare for job interviews and complete employment documentation. Topics include job search skills as well as basic interview and resume/cover letter writing techniques.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
Post-secondary Preparatory
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Locate examples of company mission statements and discuss their characteristics
- Define fair hiring practices and how it affects employment search
- Examine various resume samples to understand the basic language and components.
- Examine various cover letter samples to understand the basic language and format
- Define the purpose and characteristics of an appropriate job reference
- Identify job interview components necessary for a successful meeting with employer
- 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)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: exams, professional portfolios, interviews, performance assessments, or other evaluations.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, labs, group work, tutorials, guest speakers, field visits, role play
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S
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 |
active participation and engagement in course activities |
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.