Bachelor of Behavioural Science - Postsecondary Education Quality ...

2.0 Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Develop a personal career plan by identifying areas of interest, preferences, values,
strengths, weaknesses, aptitudes, and transferable skills.
2. Develop future employment contacts through networking and information interviews
and develop a database of potential employers in the field.
3. Prepare a professional resume and cover letter targeted to a specific employer,
organization and position.
4. Complete the components of a job search (research labour market and employers,
network, make cold calls, follow-up on applications submitted).
5. Role play in a mock job interview situation.
6. Demonstrate time management skills and professional behaviour with respect to
punctuality, attendance and appropriate attire.
3.0 Methods of Instruction/Delivery Format
• Lectures, seminars, workshops, guest speakers and on-line learning.
• Role plays
• Course notes, resources, assignments and job postings are available on-line
(Blackboard), allowing students to access information and communicate with the
facilitator and each other, outside regularly scheduled class hours.
4.0 ReferenceTexts and Supplies
Breidenbach, Dr. Monica E., Career Development: Life and Career Strategies and
Technologies, Prentice Hall, 2001.
Bolles, Richard Nelson, What Color Is Your Parachute 2008: A Practical Manual for
Job-hunters and Career Changes, Sept 4, 2007.
Tieger, Paul D., Barron Tieger, Barbara, The Personality Type Tool Kit,
PersonalityType.com, West Hartford, CT 06119, 2001.
Recommended:
Current related literature, related websites, career directories.
5.0 Evaluation
TypeFocus Assignment (self-assessment) 10
Draft resume and cover letter 10
Research assignment 20
Final resume and cover letter 10
Information interview 10
Bachelor of Behavioural Science Section D, Page 131