73460 CRER 62: Successful Job Search Techniques

Course Information

CRER 62, Successful Job Search Techniques

Lec-17.5 P/NP Available

ADVISE: ENGL 88 or ESL 186 or placement in ESL 188 or readiness for college-level English

Practical step-by-step instructions and techniques to plan and organize an effective job search and promote an overall understanding of the job search process. Topics include best practices for writing cover letters and resumes, popular online job search tools, job description analysis to identify key workplace skills, networking for career success, interview preparation strategies, and successful interviewing techniques.

CSU Transferable

Units: 1

Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable

Student Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Outcome 1: Construct a targeted resume and cover letter using current industry guidelines
Outcome 2: Utilize best practices for current technology tools and apply them to job search techniques
Outcome 3: Apply effective skills for a successful job interview
Outcome 4: Apply job search techniques for career networking and establishing professional contacts
Outcome 5: Identify career opportunities that match current skills and career goals

Assignments

Note: The following assignments are subject to change in your class. This is considered a typical workload for this class.

Quizzes
- 4 quizzes
- 10 points each
- Multiple choice and short answers
- No Time Limit, 1 attempt only
Class Discussions on Canvas
- 3-4 discussions
- 10 points each
- Replies to classmates required
Professional Resume
- 1 page. (2 pages if work experience is extensive)
- Tailored to specific job target
- Follows professional guidelines
- Must include all resume components
- No grammar or spelling errors
Professional Cover Letter
- 1 page
- 3-4 paragraph
- Tailored to specific job target
- Follows professional guidelines
- No grammar or spelling errors
Video Interview Q&A with Peer Feedback
- 3-5 interview questions
- 1-2 minute answers for each question
- Answers must be be filmed, uploaded and posted on Canvas
- Feedback to classmates required
LinkedIn Profile
- Create LinkedIn Profile
- Follows professional guidelines
- Connect with instructor, classmates, and other working professionals

Technology and Textbook Requirements

Learning Management System Requirement: Since this is an online course, students are required to access the Learning Management System CanvasLinks to an external site. often in order to view and complete lessons, quizzes, discussion board posts and submit assignments.

Internet Requirement: Students need to secure reliable access to the internet in order to complete assessments on Canvas. CCSF provides students with free computer use on campus and free WiFi.

Technology Requirement: Students need a computer or laptop with audio and visual capabilities in order in to participate in the class. See Learning Management System Requirement above. A camera on your computer or laptop is not needed as there are no required Zoom/class meetings.

Textbook: Students are not required to purchase textbooks or materials for this course. All course context will be provided by the instructor on Canvas.

Registration & Add/Drop Information

Check your registration date and time:

You can register for classes at any point after your designated date & time. To check your registration appointment:

How to Register:

Create a schedule prior to your registration time and use the “favorite” function to save your schedule to register when your appointment time arrives.
Create a break in your schedule that balances home obligations, work, and student group participation.
You can also view the Public Course Search to begin looking for classes.
Once it is your registration date and time, log in to your myRAM Portal to start registering!
Troubleshooting: During registration, you may encounter some error messages preventing you from registering for your course(s). Please consult our Registration Error Messages for information about the error and how to resolve it.

Add Class On or After the Start Date:

Once instruction has begun, you can Submit a Class Add Request under your Student Portal.
If the instructor has space in the class, they will approve you to add the course and you will be notified by email at your CCSF student email address.
Once approved students will have 3 days or until the last day to add the course (whichever comes first) to add the course in their myRAM Portal.

How to Submit a Class Add Request:

Login to your myRAM portal and select ‘Student Portal’
Select ‘Class Add Request’
Enter the CRN of the course you are requesting to add and press the Go button
You will be prompted with a confirmation screen. Review the information and press Confirm to submit the request
You will receive confirmation that your request has been submitted. Currently, you can only have a maximum of six (6) class add request at any time.
Press Main Menu to return and you will see your request listed. Currently, you can only have a maximum of six (6) class add request at any time.

Dropping the Class:

Students are encouraged to drop the class on their own ASAP to allow other students to add.
The instructor will drop students who do not demonstrate academic contributions within the first seven days of the course. Academic contribution is usually in the form of a discussion post or quiz, depending on the instructor's assignments.
The instructor reserves the right to drop students at any point in the semester if they do not login and contribute academic work at least once every seven days.
Students are required to be aware of drop dates throughout the semester. CCSF Academic Calendar will include the last dates to drop with and without a W as well as last day to drop for a full refund. Students are responsible to drop the class on their own in these circumstances.

How to Drop a Class:

Log onto myRAM Portal
Select Student Portal
Select Student Registration
Once you have arrived at the scheduler, select the appropriate term and course status
Select Current Schedule
Select Edit or Drop Classes
Select the drop-down menu under Registration Status
Select Drop/Remove
Finally, press the Save button

Important Dates

Important dates: This is a short term 4-week class with required in-person or Zoom meetings. Here are important dates to keep in mind throughout the duration of the course.

09/30: class starts
10/01, last day for full refund,
10/02: last day to enroll, last day to drop w/o “W”
10/18: last day to drop with “W”, last day for P/NP grading option
10/27: class ends