Maricopa Community Colleges  CPD102AC   19966-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03-26-96

CPD102AC  1996 Fall – 2009 Summer II

LEC

2 Credit(s)

2 Period(s)

Creative Job Hunting

Designed to assist students to gain confidence necessary to obtain or improve employment. Emphasis on job search techniques and strategies, resume writing, interviewing skills and improving employment opportunities.

Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

CPD102AC  1996 Fall – 2009 Summer II

Creative Job Hunting

 

1.

Describe the differences between traditional and non- traditional approaches to the job search.(I)

2.

Describe the attitudes and behaviors associated with an effective job search.(II-VI)

3.

Identify and evaluate resources and strategies which may be used to assist in a job search.(III-IV)

4.

Describe guidelines for resume preparation.(V)

5.

Describe guidelines for job interviewing.(VI)

6.

Design a personal job search campaign.(VII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

CPD102AC  1996 Fall – 2009 Summer II

Creative Job Hunting

 

I. Job Search Approaches

A. Traditional

B. Nontraditional

II. Psychological Aspects of the Job Search

A. Self Esteem

B. Motivation

C. Coping with Stress and Rejection

D. Other

III. Job-Seeking Resources

A. Employment Agencies

B. Profession, Technical and Trade Associations

C. Career Centers

D. People

E. Other

IV. Job-Seeking Strategies

A. Using Want Ads

B. Telephoning

C. Informational Interviewing

D. Volunteering

E. Other

V. Developing a Resume

VI. Preparing for a Job Interview

VII. Designing an Individualized Job Search Campaign

 

 

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