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Legal Services: Office Career Preparation
Course: PAD103

First Term: 2014 Summer
 Lecture   2.0 Credit(s)   2.0 Period(s)   2.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard


Description: Career preparation and development in the legal services office environment. Includes identification and development of personal career goals along with strategies for evaluating career opportunities. Covers professional image, office behaviors and skills, as well as strategies for writing effective resumes and interviewing techniques.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Compare and contrast strategies for building self-esteem and self-image. (I)
2. Describe appropriate workplace behaviors and effective strategies for a successful career. (II)
3. Describe the procedures for conducting effective business meetings. (III)
4. Identify personal career goals. (IV)
5. Complete a career self-assessment. (IV)
6. Describe strategies for evaluating career opportunities. (IV)
7. Develop a career portfolio. (V)
8. Describe effective interview and appropriate follow-up techniques. (VI)
9. Demonstrate effective interview skills. (VI)
10. Describe the effect of a professional office image on business success. (VII)
11. Select appropriate legal services business attire. (VII)
12. Define and practice positive attitude characteristics for the office. (VII)
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. Self-Esteem and Self-Image
A. Definitions
B. Causes of
1. Low Self-Esteem
2. Low Self-Image
C. Building
1. Self-Esteem
2. Self-Image
II. Workplace Skills
A. Work Ethic
B. Confidentiality
C. Time Management
D. Problem-Solving Techniques
E. Teamwork
F. Customer Service Skills
G. Professional Growth
H. Coping Strategies
I. Application
J. Professional Behavior
1. Punctuality
2. Meeting Deadlines
3. Organization
III. Business Meetings
A. Formal
1. Preparation
2. Execution
B. Informal
IV. Career
A. Goals
1. Self-Assessment
2. Development
3. Action Plan
B. Opportunities
1. Evaluation
2. Placement Agencies
3. Salary
4. Benefits
5. Career Ladders
6. Skill Requirements
V. Career Portfolio
A. Resume
1. Information
2. Writing
3. Updating
B. Other Documents
C. Cover Letter
VI. Interview
A. Questions
1. Types
2. Legality
3. Follow-Up
B. Skills
1. Preparation
2. Application
VII. Image
A. Elements
1. Grooming
2. Hygiene
3. Wardrobe
4. Physical Vitality
B. Effect on Success
C. Positive Attitude
1. Characteristics
2. Application
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 22, 2014

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