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ITI212 Career Search and Communication (8)
Abstract| Effective interpersonal communication skills are a critical success factor in any role in today's information technology industry. This subject will demonstrate techniques for gathering and presenting information to a live audience or reader, including an interview panel. Students will learn how to construct written presentations, presentations that make use of software (such as slides), and presenting to an interview panel. Students will then use these skills to gather information about prospective employers and to pursue entry-level computer support positions within the ICT industry. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: ITI212
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | SY/US | School of Computing and Mathematics |
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Assumed Knowledge| ITI111 and ITI112 and ITI113 and ITI114 |
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Enrolment restrictions| Only for students enrolled in Bachelor of Industry Computing |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to explain the fundamental concepts of the human communication process;
be able to contrast theories of human communication;
be able to search and critically evaluate a range of information sources;
be able to present information in a variety of different formats;
be able to demonstrate appropriate communication techniques by contacting a potential employer and arranging for a job interview. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
* Fundamentals of communication
* History of communication and information management
* Interpersonal communications
* Mastering listening and non-verbal communication
* Communicating inter-culturally
* Planning, writing and communicating messages
* Sources of information including the Internet, libraries, databases
* Critical analysis of information
* Information presentation and management concepts
* Researching job opportunities
* Working with ICT recruitment companies
* Networking
* Prospecting for jobs
* Working with resumes
* Researching information about the employer(s)
* Common interview methods and formats
* Identifying knowledge, skills, abilities and personal values
* Identifying personal strengths and weaknesses
* Matching personal skills and attributes with the requirements of the job
* Interview presentation techniques
* Post-interview follow up |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
