SSSW_CARE100: Career Essentials
Categories: Social Services Support Worker (Supreme)
About Course
This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to:
- Identify Employment Opportunities
- Create Personal Branding Collateral
- Effectively Conduct a Professional Job Interview
- Job Search
- Resume Writing
- Follow-Up Strategies
What Will You Learn?
- Be able to describe a desired Career Path for the next five years.
- Be able to create a Short-written assessment of Interview Strengths and Weaknesses.
- Be able to evaluate Personal and Professional skills and interests relative to their desired Career Path.
- Be able to conduct a Professional Employment Interview.
- Respond constructively to criticism in a Proactive and Professional manner.
- Have created effective Digital Marketing Collateral.
- Be able to demonstrate how to Professionally Management their Digital presence.
Course Content
Self-paced
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03:49
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05:45
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LO2: Evaluate methods to manage and protect Digital Footprint
05:43 -
LO3: Comprehend the impact of Digital Footprints on Job search and Career advancement
05:08 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Digital Footprints
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03:35
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06:05
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LO2: Demonstrate effective use of Social Media tools to enhance Professional Presence
06:07 -
LO3: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Social Media Tools
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03:46
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07:31
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LO2: Evaluate the effectiveness of different Employment Resources in securing Job Opportunities
10:03 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Employment Resources
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Topic 4: Search Engines and Media Profile
04:17 -
LO1: Explain the role of Search Engines in Job Hunting and Personal Branding
06:09 -
LO2: Describe how to optimize a Media Profile to improve Search Engine visibility
04:25 -
LO3: List and explain different Search Engine
06:21 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Search Engines and Media Profile
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Topic 5: Industry and Company Intelligence
04:01 -
LO1: Identify key sources of Industry and Company Intelligence
05:25 -
LO2: Analyze Industry trends and Company profiles to inform Career Decisions
00:00 -
LO3: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Industry and Company Intelligence
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Topic 6: Target Markets
00:00 -
LO1: Define Target Markets and their importance in Career Planning
00:00 -
LO2: Identify specific Target Markets relevant to Personal Career goals
00:00 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Target Markets
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Topic 7: Career Planning
00:00 -
LO1: Explain the significance of SWOT analysis in Career Planning
00:00 -
LO2: Apply the SMART goal-setting framework to establish clear, achievable Career Objectives
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LO3: Describe a Career roadmap outlining Educational and Professional development steps
00:00 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Career Planning
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Topic 8: Resume and Cover Letter
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LO1: Explain the Resume writing process
00:00 -
LO2: List and explain different types of Resumes
00:00 -
LO3: Explain how to present your Educational background in a Resume effectively
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LO4: Enumerate the purpose of a Cover Letter
00:00 -
LO5: Explain how to write the Opening statement, Body, and Concluding paragraph in a Cover Letter
00:00 -
LO6: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Resume and Cover Letter
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Topic 9: Interview Preparation and Follow-up
00:00 -
LO1: Recall and state the key elements of a Professional Phone Greeting before the Interview
00:00 -
LO2: Identify key facts about the Company, and its Competitors through research before the Interview
00:00 -
LO3: Describe how the Dress Code and User-friendly Portfolio impact the Interview
00:00 -
LO4: Explain how Body Language impacts during the Interview
00:00 -
LO5: Understand the Importance of Post-Interview Follow-up, including sending thank-you notes
00:00 -
LO6: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Interview Preparation and Follow-up
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Topic 10: Skills Inventory and Cross-Training
00:00 -
LO1: Recall and explain the key steps for Preparing a Telephone Interview
00:00 -
LO2: Comprehend the importance of a Resume, Cover letter, and Portfolio for creating a positive First Impression
00:00 -
LO3: Explain the essential Technical and Workplace skills required in today’s Job Market
00:00 -
LO4: Explain the benefits of Cross-training in enhancing employability
00:00 -
LO5: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Skills Inventory and Cross-Training
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Topic 11: Professional Associations and Professional Development
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LO1: Explain the benefits of membership in Professional Associations
00:00 -
LO2: Describe the Significance of Professional Development in the context of Career Growth and Success
00:00 -
LO3: List and explain different types of Professional Development
00:00 -
LO5: Knowledge Check
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Case Study: Professional Associations and Professional Development
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Module Based Quiz
Final Exam
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Final Exam: Career Essential