CARE100: Career Essentials
About Course
- The Career Essentials course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to identify employment opportunities, create personal branding collateral, and effectively conduct a professional job interview.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will:
- 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
Module-I
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Topic 1: Resume Writing and Cover Letters
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LO1: Define the Purpose, Structure, and Key Components of Professional Resumes and Cover Letters
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LO2: Explain Different Resume Formats and Techniques for Customizing Content Based on Job Descriptions
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LO3: Analyze Resume and Cover Letter Samples to Identify Strengths and Areas for Improvement
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LO4: Create Effective Resumes and Cover Letters Aligned with Career Objectives and Industry Expectations
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Topic 2: Interview Preparation and Techniques
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LO1: Describe Different Types of Employment Interviews and Their Key Characteristics
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LO2: Explain the Importance of Interview Preparation including Research and Self-Presentation
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LO3: Analyze Common Interview Questions and Appropriate Response Strategies
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LO4: Demonstrate Effective Communication, Confidence, and Professional Behavior during Interviews
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Quiz-I
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Topic 3: Professional Communication Skills
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LO1: Define Professional Communication and Its Role in Workplace Effectiveness
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LO2: Explain Principles of Written, Verbal, and Digital Communication in Professional Settings
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LO3: Analyze Communication Barriers and Techniques for Overcoming Them
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LO4: Apply Effective Communication Strategies to Enhance Professional Interactions
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Topic 4: Workplace Etiquette and Ethics
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LO1: Define Workplace Etiquette and Professional Ethics in Organizational Environments
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LO2: Explain Standards of Professional Conduct and Ethical Decision-Making
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LO3: Analyze Workplace Scenarios Involving Ethical Dilemmas and Behavioral Expectations
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LO4: Demonstrate Appropriate Etiquette and Ethical Behavior in Professional Settings
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Quiz-II
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Topic 5: Goal Setting and Career Planning
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LO1: Define Short-Term and Long-Term Career Goals and Their Importance
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LO2: Explain Career Planning Concepts and Career Development Pathways
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LO3: Analyze Personal Skills, Interests, and Values in Relation to Career Choices
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LO4: Develop a Structured Career Plan Aligned with Long-Term Professional Objectives
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Topic 6: Time Management and Productivity
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LO1: Define Time Management and Productivity Concepts in Professional Contexts
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LO2: Explain Common Time Management Challenges and Productivity Barriers
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LO3: Analyze Personal Work Habits to Identify Time Usage and Efficiency Issues
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LO4: Apply Time Management Strategies and Productivity Tools to Improve Work Performance
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Topic 7: Final Exam Review and Career Readiness
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LO1: Summarize Key Concepts Related to Career Development, Communication, and Workplace Skills
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LO2: Review Best Practices for Resume Writing, Interviewing, and Professional Conduct
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LO3: Analyze Overall Career Readiness Based on Course Learning Outcomes
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LO4: Apply Career Skills and Knowledge to Practical, Assessment-Based, and Real-World Scenarios
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