Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	11/17/2023
Top Code	493012 - Job Seeking/Changing Skills
Units	0 Total Units
Hours	40 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 16; Lab Hours 24)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Noncredit (N)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Basic Skills (B)
Repeatable	Yes; Repeat Limit 99
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	P/NP/SP Non-Credit (D)

Course Description

This course includes best practices in job research and inquiry, interview preparation, resume preparation and interview practice, and self-advocacy. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Successfully participate in a job interview.
2. Create a polished resume, CV, or portfolio.

Course Objectives

• 1. Demonstrate the best practices of interviewing.
• 2. Demonstrate the basic principles of interviewing.
• 3. Demonstrate the basic practices of interviewing.
• 4. Demonstrate the basic protocols of interviewing.
• 5. Utilize an employment/interview log.
• 6. Demonstrate the ability to appropriately answer interview questions.
• 7. Utilize a variety of interview techniques.
• 8. Develop a general resume which can be adapted as needed for specific job opportunities.
• 9. Utilize O*Net website for career searches.
• 10. Fill out a variety of job applications.

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Lecture Content

Self-Advocacy Interview Elements Skill Inventories Self-Representation Sourcing Career Options Workplace Communication

Lab Content

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Method(s) of Instruction

• Enhanced NC Lect (NC1)
• Enhanced NC Lab (NC2)
• Online Enhanced NC Lect (NC5)
• Online Enhanced NC Lab (NC6)
• Live Online Enhanced NC Lect (NC9)
• Live Online Enhanced NC Lab (NCA)

Instructional Techniques

Lecture and discussion of important concepts Discussion of related current issues In-class roll-playing of a variety of intervew situations Review recorded interviews  Participation in initiating and closing interviews

Reading Assignments

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Writing Assignments

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Out-of-class Assignments

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Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Direct observation of best practices in practice scenerios.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Skills demonstration during class.

Eligible Disciplines

Special education: Minimum qualifications for these faculty members are specified in title 5, section 53414. Master's degree required. Title 5, section 53414

Other Resources

1. Coastline Library