In addition, students are presented with the benefits of experiential education such as coops and internships, and the need for lifelong learning to keep skills current. Introduction to Career Planning and Implementation Introduces the implementation phase of the course and provides an overview of the next steps, including making a career decision, deciding on an action plan and launching the search for work opportunities. It also presents and debunks common myths or misperceptions about the job search process. Students begin to asses their personal decision making style and gain insight into how their values, willingness to take risks, and ability to be objective may influence their decision making process. Finally, it introduces students to a strategy for using their personal priorities to guide their decision making.
Students begin to draft their own goals and action plans for implementing their search.
New Technologies and Current Techniques Focuses on finding work opportunities by accessing the hidden job market through networking. It guides students in the developing a networking statement and presents the advantages of several methods of finding work, including cold calls, employment agencies, temporary assignments, internships and volunteer positions. In Your Work Search Covers a variety of stress management and time management techniques that can help students who may be experiencing stress and having difficulty staying motivated . The program offers suggestions on how to stay focused and on track. Resume Preparation Covers the development and use of both chronological and functional resumes.