Chabot College
Fall, 2006
Course Outline for Business 50D
RESUMES AND JOB APPLICATION LETTERS
Catalog Description:
50D - Resumes and Job Application Letters
1 unit
Research and preparation of persuasive employment search documents, including company
research, self-assessment, document composition and format. Includes resumes, job application
letters, and follow up communications. 1 hour.
[Typical contact hours: 17.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Articulate and substantiate key job qualifications: education, experience, personal qualities;
research companies and positions to locate appropriate employment opportunities;
prepare professional written and electronic resumes;
create a persuasive job application letter;
professionally follow up on employment applications.
Course Content:
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Assessing your job qualifications
Researching jobs and companies
Composing and formatting your resume
Marketing yourself online
Creating a persuasive job application letter
Following up on your employment application
Methods of Presentation:
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Lectures
Discussion
Oral presentations
Case problems
Videos
Guest speakers
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments:
a. Go to the monster.com website, and locate your dream job. After reviewing job
requirements, compose two one-paragraph “success stories” from your past that illustrate
your qualifications for this job.
b. You have five resumes from similarly qualified individuals for one position. Prepare a 2page review and critique of these resumes based on resume composition principles
discussed in class.
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. Quizzes
b. Oral presentations
c. Research papers
d. Examinations
e. Final examination
Chabot College
Course Outline for Business 50D, Page 2
Fall 2006
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Resume Writing Made Easy, 7th Edition, Lola Brown, Prentice-Hall, 2002.
Beginning Your Career Search: A Hands-on Approach to Building Your Career Portfolio, 3rd Edition,
James S. O’Rourke, IV, Pearson Prentice-Hall, 2004.
Special Student Materials:
None
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BUS 50D course outline