PSY 151 - Occupational Search and Development

Institution:

Carl Sandburg College

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Description:

This course is designed to heighten the student's level of self-awareness through the completion of a variety of psychological instruments and self-awareness exercises intended to clarify the student's values, interests, and personality characteristics. The insight gleaned from these experiences will be applied toward the process of making a well-informed career decision and toward the process of marketing one's self in a competitive job market. Students will become acquainted with a variety of sources and techniques for occupational research and decision making, in addition to learning how to prepare a professional resume and cover letter. Interviewing techniques, job networking skills, and the process of life-long career development will be explored as well. Offered: Fall, Spring Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AA, AS, AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable, Elective Only

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sandburg.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 344-2518

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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