MCCCD Program Description

Creative Job Hunting

Course: CPD102AC

First Term: 2017 Fall

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Assists students in gaining skills and confidence necessary to compete in the job market. Emphasis on job search techniques and strategies, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills and professional etiquette.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the various approaches to the job hunt. (I) 2. Identify current and future trends in the job market. (I) 3. Describe the psychological aspects associated with an effective job hunt. (II) 4. Identify various resources and strategies which may be used to assist in a job hunt. (III, IV) 5. Describe guidelines for writing application materials. (V) 6. Demonstrate effective job interviewing and communication skills. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Job Hunt Approaches A. Current trends B. Career outlook C. Differences between job, career, and vocation II. Psychological Aspects of the Job Hunt A. Necessity for positive self esteem B. Motivation and attitude C. Coping with stress and rejection D. Confidence building III. Job-Seeking Resources A. Employment agencies B. Profession, Technical and Trade Associations C. Career centers D. People and social networking E. Internet resources F. Career fairs IV. Job-Seeking Strategies A. Internet resources B. Telephoning strategies C. Informational Interviewing D. Volunteering E. Internships F. Networking and professional associations G. Job shadowing H. Company research V. Written Application Materials A. Resumes including paper and online versions B. Cover letters C. Applications D. References VI. Job Interviews and Professional Etiquette A. Interview preparation B. Interviewing practice C. Appropriate questioning D. Professional communication E. Self-promotion

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/23/2009

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