MCCCD Program Description

Job Preparation for the Health Care Professional

Course: NCE105

First Term: 2011 Spring

Lecture 0.5 Credit(s) 0.5 Period(s) 0.5 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Designing and creating resumes/curriculum vitae, job interview skills, electronic portfolio, and job searching in the health care market. Appearance, dress, and questioning skills emphasized. Role-playing exercises of correct interviewing techniques.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the format used to create professional resume/curriculum vitae. (I) 2. Prepare an effective resume/curriculum vitae using action words and professional verbiage. (I) 3. Describe how to project a professional image during an interview. (II) 4. Prepare and write specific questions that may be asked of a prospective employer during an interview. (II) 5. Prepare for alternative interviewing options, common in the health care market. (II) 6. Demonstrate effective interview techniques during a role-playing exercise. (II) 7. Prepare and demonstrate an electronic portfolio. (III) 8. Identify potential job search locations to find the best-suited employment. (IV) 9. Practice correct interview techniques during a role-playing exercise. (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. Resume A. Length, appearance and typeset B. Advantages/disadvantages for both resume and vitae C. Writing the resume/curriculum vitae D. Major sections E. Action and power words F. Strategies to use when experience is limited II. Interview Strategies A. Dress, techniques, relevant questions B. Alternative interviewing options including math testing and simulation C. Practice interviews III. Electronic Portfolios A. Pros/cons B. How to prepare C. Portfolio usage IV. Job Search A. Greatest opportunities B. How find the best job C. Locations D. The successful employee A. Dress B. Physical obstacles C. Techniques D. Relevant questions E. Practice interviews

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/22/2011

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