Syllabus


 * BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES ****CIS 203—Technology for Career Success **
 * Pre-requisite None **
 * Credit Hours 2 post-secondary **
 * Duration of Course 30 hours **

Handouts provided by instructor //Technical Writing for Success (2nd ed., //by Smith-Worthington and Jefferson, by Southwestern Publishing. //College in Colorado website // and various other Internet websites
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This course prepares students to transition into a career. This course will provide students with resources for career development and tools to succeed in a competitive labor market. It offers students an opportunity to build an employment focused electronic portfolio for career growth and lifelong learning after completing their program of study.
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The successful learner will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to research prospective employers and jobs using all available resources (e.g., print media, on-site and telephone interviews, job shadowing, internships, job fairs, and Internet research.) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; msolist: Ignore;">2. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Identify the types of information that should be researched relating to prospective employers <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; msolist: Ignore;">3. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Demonstrate the ability to prepare and transmit electronic resumes and cover letters that meet business standards <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; msolist: Ignore;">4. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Demonstrate the ability to describe personal skills to interviewers <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; msolist: Ignore;">5. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Explain the importance of personal appearance and grooming in the workplace <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; msolist: Ignore;">6. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Model behavior that contributes to a successful interview <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; msolist: Ignore;">7. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Explain the importance of appropriate interview follow-up techniques <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; msolist: Ignore;">8. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Describe the criteria for evaluating job offers <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; msolist: Ignore;">9. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Describe strategies for negotiating conditions of employment <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; msolist: Ignore;">10. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Identify a network of people who will motivate and provide moral support <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; msolist: Ignore;">11. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Formulate strategies for achieving career growth goals <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; msolist: Ignore;">12. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Develop a career portfolio of items including resumes, sample cover letters, letters of recommendation, examples of work and technical skills, awards, and documentation of extracurricular activities and community service activities
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93 - 100 = A 82 - 92 = B 71 - 81 = C 60 - 70 = D 0 - 61 = F
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 * **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">A letter grade of “C” or higher must be earned to have course applied to program certificate. ** ||