vcc.ca
OADM 1109: Job Search
Effective date
May 2020
Department
Admin Professional 1 & 2
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course will provide students with the skills to develop a job search strategy which covers resumes, references, social media, cover letters, interviews and follow-up, and thank you notes.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
OADM 1104, OADM 1108.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop a job search strategy to prepare for professional advancement
- Prepare a résumé
- Prepare a reference list and employment history
- Demonstrate facility with job-search social media
- Prepare cover letters for solicited positions
- Demonstrate skills and strategies for telephone and in-person interviews
- Prepare answers for common interview questions thereby building confidence and self-esteem
- Demonstrate respectful and ethical behaviour in job interviews
- Prepare thank you letters for interviews
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 28
Total Hours: 48
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 28
Total Hours: 48
Instructional Strategies
This course uses lectures, demonstrations, and lab work to achieve learning outcomes. Specifically, the instructor will explain subjects, provide examples, and provide assignments in order that students can practice techniques and develop job-search documents.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Completion of social media profile |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Preparation for job interviews |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Completion of resumes |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Completion of cover letters, lists of references, thank you letters, and other job search documents |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
Course topics
- Job search
- Resumes
- Cover letters
- Job interviews
- Thank you letters
- References
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.