DS 103 Career Development Course Description:    Teaches how to plan, establish, or change a career. Includes process of establishing or implementing career goals; assessment of values, interests, and skills plus their relationship to occupations; analysis of labor market needs; identification of employers and sources of occupation information; and means of securing employment (proposals, resumes, applications, and job interviews). One hour lecture/discussion each week. Sample Syllabus Text Books   Problem solving process in career development Career Planning Step by Step   Analyze job requirements from employer's perspective   Resume, job interview and application Job Search Strategies Resumes & Cover Letters Interviewing Basics   Understand self (skills & preferences)   Occupational assessments Understand world of work through occupational research Occupational Research Files From Online Section using Career Cruising, a career portfolio (MC has a test account until Dec 22, 2006. Ask Anita for User Name and Password) Overview Values & Skills Personality Interests Majors Research Resume Pulling It All Together Using Technology Organizing and Finding Bookmarks Getting the Most Out of Internet Explorer Student Employment Services MC Office of Student Employment Services Student Employment Services Home Page eJobs Additional Websites   MC Resources MC Programs of Study Career Programs at MC MC Career and Curricula Guide pdf 2005-6   Using interests to choose a program of study   College Majors How to Pick a Major Additional Websites ePorfolio The Education Plan Educational Planning Module Academic Advising Basics Online Educational Planning Workshop Academic Planning Process (15, 30, 45, 60 credits) Ed Plan Assignment Diversity  Teaching in a Multicultural Classroom Tips for Creating Inclusive Classrooms Teaching for Inclusion Additional Websites

 

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