Who Should Take This Course?

Career Management in the Workplace (INT 120) is the perfect course for students who are ready to begin thinking seriously about their career goals. This course is open to all students regardless of class year or major, but is especially practically for students who are:

• Preparing to apply for internships
• Nearing graduation and seeking their first job out of college
• Uncertain about their career goals and/or major options

Career Management in the Workplace is a 1-unit course that both introduces students to career theory and equips them with the tools and skills needed to achieve lifelong career success.

Course Description

This course is designed to teach students to use critical thinking to clearly define their career objectives and available opportunities related to their interests and majors. Through the course students will understand the connection between internships and full-time careers, develop techniques for conducting successful job searches, and identify strategies necessary for ongoing career development in today’s workplace. This class will be delivered weekly with the use of lectures, career assessments, class discussions, role-playing activities, presentations, career development assignments and guest speakers.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the career development process and identify where they are in the cycle.
• Describe the impact of demographic, economic, and organizational changes on the world of work and their personal career development decisions.
• Identify their own personal priorities, skills, interests, strengths, and values using a variety of contemporary assessment tools and reflection activities.
• Relate their assessments to academic and occupational options and goals.
• Use both primary and secondary research techniques to gather information about organizations, occupations, and industries.
• Write a compelling resume and cover letter.
• Interview effectively for prospective internships and jobs.
• Participate effectively in networking events.