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
03:47 -
LO1: Define the Purpose, Structure, and Key Components of Professional Resumes and Cover Letters
06:43 -
LO2: Explain Different Resume Formats and Techniques for Customizing Content Based on Job Descriptions
06:05 -
LO3: Analyze Resume and Cover Letter Samples to Identify Strengths and Areas for Improvement
05:34 -
LO4: Create Effective Resumes and Cover Letters Aligned with Career Objectives and Industry Expectations
05:28 -
Topic 2: Interview Preparation and Techniques
03:03 -
LO1: Describe Different Types of Employment Interviews and Their Key Characteristics
06:07 -
LO2: Explain the Importance of Interview Preparation including Research and Self-Presentation
05:23 -
LO3: Analyze Common Interview Questions and Appropriate Response Strategies
05:36 -
LO4: Demonstrate Effective Communication, Confidence, and Professional Behavior during Interviews
05:40 -
Quiz-I
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Topic 3: Professional Communication Skills
03:01 -
LO1: Define Professional Communication and Its Role in Workplace Effectiveness
05:45 -
LO2: Explain Principles of Written, Verbal, and Digital Communication in Professional Settings
05:17 -
LO3: Analyze Communication Barriers and Techniques for Overcoming Them
05:46 -
LO4: Apply Effective Communication Strategies to Enhance Professional Interactions
05:40 -
Topic 4: Workplace Etiquette and Ethics
02:39 -
LO1: Define Workplace Etiquette and Professional Ethics in Organizational Environments
06:23 -
LO2: Explain Standards of Professional Conduct and Ethical Decision-Making
06:39 -
LO3: Analyze Workplace Scenarios Involving Ethical Dilemmas and Behavioral Expectations
07:00 -
LO4: Demonstrate Appropriate Etiquette and Ethical Behavior in Professional Settings
05:54 -
Quiz-II
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Topic 5: Goal Setting and Career Planning
02:28 -
LO1: Define Short-Term and Long-Term Career Goals and Their Importance
05:29 -
LO2: Explain Career Planning Concepts and Career Development Pathways
05:20 -
LO3: Analyze Personal Skills, Interests, and Values in Relation to Career Choices
05:05 -
LO4: Develop a Structured Career Plan Aligned with Long-Term Professional Objectives
04:49 -
Topic 6: Time Management and Productivity
02:17 -
LO1: Define Time Management and Productivity Concepts in Professional Contexts
05:08 -
LO2: Explain Common Time Management Challenges and Productivity Barriers
05:53 -
LO3: Analyze Personal Work Habits to Identify Time Usage and Efficiency Issues
05:21 -
LO4: Apply Time Management Strategies and Productivity Tools to Improve Work Performance
05:19 -
Topic 7: Final Exam Review and Career Readiness
02:24 -
LO1: Summarize Key Concepts Related to Career Development, Communication, and Workplace Skills
06:50 -
LO2: Review Best Practices for Resume Writing, Interviewing, and Professional Conduct
07:48 -
LO3: Analyze Overall Career Readiness Based on Course Learning Outcomes
08:30 -
LO4: Apply Career Skills and Knowledge to Practical, Assessment-Based, and Real-World Scenarios
08:33
