Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students will be able to:
Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing), perform active listening, and exhibit etiquette in various professional contexts.
Think critically and develop problem-solving skills as related to their career path, including the ability to identify challenges in the workplace, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.
Upon completion of this course, students have demonstrated the ability to:
Develop a set of strategies to successfully begin a career.
Speak with greater confidence and effectiveness in a professional role.
Explain methods of building social capital by adapting to organizational culture, building a strong relationship with a supervisor, obtaining mentors, and engaging in workplace networking.
Explore strategies that will enhance upward organizational mobility.
Write a cover letter for a specific job requisition.
Develop communication and essential skills that are needed in the workplace.
Examine strategies to resign professionally from a job and create a respectable professional reputation.
Create a professional online portfolio and resume that will ready the student to seek employment.
Enhance negotiation skills to employ at the time of hire to obtain desired salary and benefits.
Obtain an understanding of essential skills such as leadership capabilities, teamwork and collaboration, problem-solving skills, and strong work ethic.
Explain how to show up in a diverse workplace, promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and improve awareness of diversity and inclusion issues in the workplace.
You will meet the outcomes listed above through a combination of the following activities in this course:
Assignments
Class Participation
Essays /Reflection / Case Study
Exams/Tests
Homework
Class Presentation / Google Slide Development