BUS210 Career Preparation Skills (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject focuses on familiarising students with the key employability skills required in their professions. They will be able to reflect on their existing skills and be given instruction and opportunity to enhance their skills in areas such as resume-writing, interviewing, preparing job applications and addressing selection criteria, negotiation skills, appropriate workplace attitudes, professional dress and behaviour, personal commitment to continual learning and similar relevant topics.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: BUS210

Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

* Be able to outline and explain their career preferences and prospects;
* Be able to set career goals and a personal approach to career development;
* Be able to develop a personal e-portfolio of career relevant information;
* Be able to prepare and adapt their resume to different contexts;
* Be able to effectively attend and participate in job selection interviews.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

* Career choices: interests, values and skills
* Assessing your marketability
* Goal setting
* Developing an e-portfolio
* Writing a resume
* Letters of recommendation
* Writing a letter of introduction
* Interviewing skills

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.

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