BUS 401: Employment Search

About This Course

This course will prepare students for several components of the employment-search process: using technology effectively in the employment search, writing a professional-looking resume, writing a targeted cover letter, and interviewing with poise and confidence. Instruction will be delivered as a blended-learning course. Students will complete research and comprehension activities online. In-class time will be used to conduct peer reviews, hiring-process discussions, and interview role plays. Course materials will be delivered or accessed online, with additional hard copy handouts distributed in class, as necessary. Participants will gain understanding and experience with resume writing, cover letter writing, and interviewing. The course will teach participants how to present themselves in an organized, professional way, as well to understand the employer’s perspective in the hiring process.