ORG201: Job & Internship Search Strategies

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Course Description

In this course you will learn and practice strategies for searching for a job, internship or practicum. You should only take this course if you are actually ready to start looking for a job, internship or practicum. This is a “learn by doing” course, so in much of the course you will be calling, emailing and applying for jobs, internships or practicum placements. This course will train you in best practices to maximize your chances of finding a placement. The faculty in this course will serve as a coach to guide and advise you through your process.

One of the main purposes of this course is to help you find an internship or practicum, so you can take our ORG350/ORG650 Internship/Practicum Course (which requires that the student be in a job, internship or practicum placement with appropriate supervision). 

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

1. Develop a list of job or internship prospects through online research and networking.
2. Follow best practices in contacting job opportunities through cold calling and emails.
3. Develop an effective resume targeting specific jobs and effectively complete applications.
4. Prepare effectively for interviews using best practices.
5. Identify how to serve effectively to increase future employment prospects.

Degree Program Outcomes

This course serves across all certificate and degree programs to assist students in practicing their learning through an internship or practicum as well as to get jobs.

Required Texts

Students are required to purchase these texts before the first day of classes. 

• Yate, M. (2017). Knock ’em Dead: The Ultimate Job Search Guide. ISBN: 150720535X.

Guidelines for Written Work

All written work must follow our Writing Format and Forum Requirements. You must read these to understand how to cite sources appropriately.

Critical Policies to Read for This Course

Note: These policies are critical for all students to read. In case of change, we have linked to the versions on our website to make sure you have the latest version.

• Grading Scale 

• Deadlines to Drop Courses

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• Standards of Academic Integrity & Plagiarism Policy

• What plagiarism is and how to avoid it 

• Credit Hour Policy, Grading Policy and Other Academic Policies

• ADA Policy, Learning Accommodations & Disabilities Services
• Student Code of Conduct 

• Library Services

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• Additional policies are listed in our catalog

This syllabus is subject to change without notice up until the first day of the semester. Last updated: December 15, 2021