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WELCOME BUSN 166 Professional Employment Preparation

WELCOME BUSN 166 Professional Employment Preparation. Syllabus. Course Description This course facilitates employment search by emphasizing professional techniques and standards in the preparation of application forms, resumes, cover letters, and employment interviews Methods of Instruction

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WELCOME BUSN 166 Professional Employment Preparation

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  1. WELCOMEBUSN 166Professional Employment Preparation

  2. Syllabus • Course Description • This course facilitates employment search by emphasizing professional techniques and standards in the preparation of application forms, resumes, cover letters, and employment interviews • Methods of Instruction • Lecture, PowerPoint presentations, group discussions, group activities, assignments

  3. Syllabus • Includes: • Grading criteria • Class Assignments • Due dates • Tentative schedule

  4. Class Content • Will include material from the textbook • Will include material not in the textbook • Independent work is critical for success

  5. Rules for Success • Show up! • Do the Work! • Participate! • Be Respectful! • Review Rubrics! • Honesty!

  6. More Rules for Success • Cell phones off • No extra credit work • Deadlines must be met

  7. More Rules for Success This is a very fast paced course. It will be very difficult to be successful if you fall behind!

  8. Learning Outcomes • Integrate job interview techniques into a live interview • Utilize resources needed to find a job • Assemble a career portfolio for ongoing career development

  9. General Course Competencies • Use appropriate job search skills • Express ideas clearly and effectively in writing • Prepare a resume • Demonstrate proper interview techniques while participating in an employment interview • Complete a job application form • Recognize the proper and professional way to leave a job • Wear appropriate interview attire • Write cover, follow-up, and thank you letters • Learn effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication within the interview process.

  10. Resumes TO VIEW ON VIDEO ON HOW TO WRITE A RESUME FROM SCRATCH: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ccyPmLHj8

  11. Learning Outcomes • Types of Resumes • Styles of Resumes • Electronic Resumes • Sections of Resumes

  12. Types of Resumes • Reverse-chronological • Organized according to time • Functional • Organized by types of experiences/functions • Combination

  13. Styles of Resumes • Bells & Whistles • Loose formatting options • Plain Vanilla • Easily emailed or scanned • Key Word or Scannable • Newer technology driven

  14. HR Professional Survey Marriot, Westin, Kauai Beach Resort, Kukuiula Preferred • Plain Vanilla • Bells & Whistles If applying for academic position, functional or combination may be more appropriate

  15. Electronic ResumesKey Word or Scannable • Scanning software searches resume • Focused • Key words • Use simple formatting

  16. Electronic Resumeson line applications • Resume can be attached • Use WORD, or create PDF file

  17. Resume Sections Heading Career Objective Personal/Professional Summary Education Work/Military Experience Personal References

  18. Resume • Stay away from personal content • Use a neutral color paper • Photos are not recommended • Be careful when using templates • Give your resume a final check

  19. Assignment #1

  20. References Do I really need references? Will they really be checked? How many should I have? Who should I select? What should they say?

  21. References #1. Create a list of at least four references that an employer can check. • Select people who can and will say positive things about you and who have known you well for at least 2-3 years. • Get permission of references before you use them. • Let them know to expect a call • Format your Reference List as a visually appealing Word or PowerPoint document to present in your career portfolio.

  22. Career Goals

  23. Career Goals #2. Develop 3-5 conceivable, believable, desirable, achievable, measurable goals for 2-10 years from now. See slides 26-28 for more information.

  24. Career Goals What do you see yourself doing • Two years from now, • Goal 1 • Goal 2 • Goal 3 • Five years from now, • Goal 1 • Goal 2 • Goal 3 • Ten years from now? • Goal 1 • Goal 2 • Goal 3 • What do you want to have accomplished?

  25. Career Goals Start with your ultimate career goal (long-term), and then work backwards to the present, listing educational or work positions (short-term goals), which can help you to attain your long-term goal. List 3 to 5 goals (at least 2 short-term, and 1 long-term). Format your Career Goals Sheet as a visually appealing word processing or PowerPoint document to present in your career portfolio and to discuss in your job interviews.

  26. Career Goals • Remember to write these in terms that will appeal to a prospective employer. • Telling a chef you want to open your own restaurant in five years probably won’t help you get the job. • You can think very long term if it helps. • How do you want to be remembered when you have passed away? • What is your purpose for being on the planet? • Also, people live a long time now. You can have three full careers in a lifetime.

  27. Educational Summary #3. Create a one-page overview of your chosen academic program including: • Your academic goal or achievement (if finished); • Name of institution; • Program description; • Curriculum (include grades that are B or higher); other relevant courses. • Format your Educational Summary as a visually appealing word processing or PowerPoint document to present in your career portfolio and to discuss in your job interviews.

  28. Educational Summary • If you have other training put that in there as well. • Seminars or conferences • Continuing education • Non degree training courses • Military training • On the job training

  29. Recap Assignment #1 – Worth 100 pointsUse a Word doc and upload to the Assignment Tab Chapter 1 #1. Create a list of at least four references that an employer can check. #2. Develop 3-5 conceivable, believable, desirable, achievable, measurable goals for 2-10 years from now. #3. Create a one-page overview of your chosen academic program Chapter 2 – see power point in resources #4. Take the online assessment: email me the results vblalock@hawaii.edu Keirsey Temperament Sorter (KTS II) http://www.keirsey.com/aboutkts2.aspx Laulima – Discussion Board – New Topic under Assignment 1 #5. Post an introduction of yourself to the Discussion Board in Laulima with your Keirsey 4 letter type, and reply to 2 other people.

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