Course overview
This course aims to assist students in building a competitive edge when seeking employment by developing employability skills and helping students discover professional opportunities. The course will allow students the opportunity create a professional profile and develop their interviewing skills. In this course students will develop a resume and online professional profile. Students will also create a networking plan and learn to identify opportunities and professional associations that align with their career goals. Students will assess their current employability skills and identify further skills for career development. Students will also review and update their career development plan.
Course learning outcomes
- Assess current employability skills and identify skills required to assist with gaining employment
- Identify career opportunities and relevant professional associations
- Develop professional communication skills to enhance employability
- Create a professional portfolio