Chabot College
October, 1997
Course Outline for Psychology-Counseling 10B
WORLD OF WORK/JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES
Catalog Description:
10B – World of Work/Job Search Techniques
1 unit
Investigation of occupational opportunities in the world of work. This includes career trends for the
21st century and practical step-by-step techniques and strategies for planning and organizing an
effective job search. Emphasis on developing strategies to deal with job market research, employer
contact, resumes and applications, and job interviews. May not receive credit if PsychologyCounselint 10 has been taken. 2 Hours. Total weeks—9.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. increased ability to carry out job market research regarding general career trends, as well as for
specific occupations;
2. increased understanding of the world of work and available occupational alternatives;
3. the ability to write effective resumes;
4. increased understanding of the role of technology in the job search process and how to
successfully participate.
Course Content
1. World of Work
a.
theories of occupational choice
b.
appraising occupational literature
c.
area-level approach to the study of occupations
d.
sources of occupational information
e.
what should be known about an occupation
2. Job Search Techniques
a.
networking
b.
employment applications
c.
resumes, including the use of computer disks
d.
cover letters
e.
interviewing
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture
2. Discussion
3. Career Research
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Career research paper
2. Individual career interviews
3.
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Coming Alive from Nine to Five, the Career Search Handbook, Betty Neville Micholozzi, Mayfield
Publishing Company.
Special Student Materials: None
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