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DHHR 0624: Job Search Skills 3
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
In the final term of Job Search Skills, students will consolidate what they learned in Job Search Skills 1 and 2. They will continue 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
3.0
Year of study
Post-secondary Preparatory
Prerequisites
DHHR 0611, DHHR 0612, DHHR 0613, DHHR 0614, DHHR 0615.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Write company information summaries in preparation for interviews
- Identify necessary skills, knowledge and experience for particular job positions
- Tailor resumes to match job post requirements
- Convert a cover letter outline to a draft cover letter to match particular job postings
- Participate effectively in job interviews
- Request and conduct an information interview with a professional from their chosen field
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 54
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 66
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 66
Instructional Strategies
Role play, guest speakers, field study, lab work, lectures, presentation
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S (65%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Written assignments, interview preparation, written cover letter/resume and design |
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
|
Assignments |
15 |
Presentations and interviews |
|
Participation |
10 |
According to rubric |
Course topics
- Employment Interview Resume and Cover Letter Writing Company Research and Analysis Information Interview
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.