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DHHR 0632: Employment Search Literacy
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Building on the skills learned in DHHR 0626 and DHHR 0628, students will evaluate and utilize effective job search skills and apply professional language for success in transitioning, maintaining and enhancing employment.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
Post-secondary Preparatory
Prerequisites
DHHR 0626 and DHHR 0628, or department permission.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Update and edit resumes to suit chosen posts and applications
- Compose, modify and edit a cover letter to match chosen job postings
- Complete hiring documents, online applications, tax forms and work profiles
- Effectively communicate relevant skills, qualifications, and experience during a job interview.
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning to a new position or career
- Write or sign communication relating to a requests for change in the workplace or notification to transition to a new career
- Modify and update personal employment portfolio with current experiences
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, guest speakers, case studies, research, online activities, group work, presentations
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
weekly assignments |
|
Portfolio |
30 |
update employment portfolio |
|
Participation |
10 |
active participation and engagement in course activities |
|
Lab Work |
30 |
letter compositions, and completed application and hiring documents |
Course topics
- employment documents job post comprehension transitioning to new positions or careers interview skills resources
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.