UNIVERSITY 130: JOB SEARCH

 

John Clark

138 West

419-433-5560/800-322-4784

careers@bgnet.bgsu.edu

 

Office Hours:    By appointment

 

Texts:               The Very Quick Job Search

The Very Quick Job Search Activity Book

J. Michael Farr

 

Course Objectives

 

1.         To learn strategies for preparing and executing a successful job search.

 

2.                  To learn skills resulting in the successful preparation of a resume cover letter and job search information (JIST) card.

3.                  To learn and practice skills related to networking and interviewing.

 

4.                  To develop a job search plan.

 

Course Requirements

 

1.         Because of the abbreviated nature of the course, attendance is required at all class sessions.  Missing more than 2 classes will adversely affect your grade.

 

2.                  All assigned readings, homework and projects are to be completed on the day indicated in the syllabus or assigned by the instructor unless otherwise indicated by the instructor. 

 

3.                  In the event of an unavoidable absence, the student is responsible for all in-class work, assignments and handouts.  It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor as soon as possible in order to receive the necessary information and/or handouts.

 

Assignments

 

Homework

 

Each week, readings and homework exercizes will be assigned, to be completed the following week before class.

 

 

 

 

Resume and Job Search Correspondence

 

Well-written resumes and cover letters can be a vital part of a successful job search.  Students will be asked to write an initial draft of a resume and a cover letter, with final drafts to be due as part of your final project.

 

Interviewing

 

A well-conducted interview is another keystone of a successful job search.  Students will be asked to participate in a practice interview which will be evaluated.

 

Job Search Information (JIST) Card

 

Wile not a traditional element of the job search, asmall personal information card can be a useful tool.  Students will be asked to submit initial and final drafts of such a card.

 

Web Walk-Up

 

Students will be asked to register on the Bowling Green State University Career Services web site, including creating an on-line version of their resume.

 

Grading

 

Homework Assignments                                   16 points

 

JIST Card Draft                                               10 points

 

JIST Card Final Draft                                       10 points

 

Cover Letter Draft                                            10 points

 

Cover Letter  Final Draft                                   10 points

 

Resume Draft                                                   10 points

 

Resume Final Draft                                           10 points

 

Web Walk-Up Registration                              10 points

 

Mock Interview                                                14 points

 

 

 

 

 

Grading Scale

 

90 - 100   points  =  A

80 - 90     points  =  B

70 - 79     points  =  C

60 - 69     points  =  D

Below 60 points  =  F

 

Course Schedule

 

Week One

Course Overview

Employer Expectations

Skill Identification

 

Week Two

Communicating About Skills

The Ideal Job

Exploring Alternatives

 

Week Three

Preparing for the Job Search

Effective Job Search Methods

 

Week Four

Job Search Methods

JIST Cards

 

Week Five

Telephone Techniques

Applications and Resume

 

Week Six

Resumes

Cover Letters

Thank You Notes

Internet/Web Walk-Up

 

Week Seven

Interviewing

 

 

Week Eight

Mock Interviews