Job Search and Workplace Success

This unit builds students’ practical skills for getting hired and succeeding on the job, covering targeted job search tactics, interviewing and follow-up strategies, negotiation, meeting and media skills, and workplace emotional intelligence. Students will practice researching hiring decision-makers, tailoring application materials, navigating legal and ethical considerations, and creating a short-term career action plan.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze employer hiring processes and identify key hiring contacts by using at least three research strategies (e.g., LinkedIn, company websites, referrals) and produce a documented contact outreach plan
• Apply targeted application and interview techniques by tailoring a resume and cover letter, completing mock interviews, and implementing post-interview follow-up tactics (e.g., Call-Email-Call) to improve interview-to-offer outcomes
• Demonstrate professional communication and workplace interaction skills by leading a simulated meeting, composing professional phone/email scripts, and creating a polished online/print resume or profile
• Evaluate career pathways and workplace readiness by comparing education and non-degree options, assessing legal/ethical considerations and negotiation strategies, and developing a 6-month career action plan with measurable milestones