CAREER INFORMATION SEMINAR
PSYC_1110
Dr. Cheney
Psychology Department
Room #3095
Tel# 825-2258
TEXT: Career Development Study Guide
OBJECTIVES:
1. To help students to formulate their career goals by examining their values, abilities, skills, interests, and personality.
2. To provide information about work-oriented programs, occupational outlook, and the process of applying for a job.
OUTLINE:
integrating all elements into a specific career plan of action.1. Overview - career development and the world of work; historical influences; work laws and programs; vocational development theory.
2. Basic vocational development theories; using dreams to develop strategies for career planning.
3. Analyzing interests, leisure activities, and life style.
4. Value clarification.
5. Assessing abilities and skills - functional, adaptive, work skills.
6. Examining personality and Personal Preferences in relation to a career.
7. Prioritizing
8. Applying for a Job - resumes and applications.
9. Interviewing techniques.
10. Where from here- putting plan into action.
EVALUATION:
1. Prepare a formal resume. Typewritten, standard format, directed toward a potential career. (20% of grade)
2. A Career Assessment Paper, including: (50% of grade)
a. Past Activities (work experiences, etc.)
b. Test Results (completed handouts with personal analysis)
c. Short and Long Range Goals (including an interview with someone in your possible career field.)
3. Participation and attendance. (15% of grade)
4. Homework assignments.
5. Quiz. (15% of grade)
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Bolles, R. |
The Quick Job-Hunting Map. Berkley, California: Ten Speed Press. |
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Bolles, R. |
What Color is Your Parachute . Berkley, California: Ten Speed Press. |
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Catalyst |
Planning for Career Options New York: Catalyst. |
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Crystal, John C. |
Where Do I Go From Here With My Life? A very systematic, practical and effective life work planning manual for students, counselors, career seekers and career changers. New York: Seabury Press, 1974. (331.7/C889) |
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Dickhut, Harold W. |
Professional Resume/Job Search Guide. Chicago: Management Counselor, Inc., 1975. (650.14/C559) |
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Ellis, et al |
Career Planning , College Survival, Inc. |
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Figler, Howard |
Path. A Career Workbook for Liberal Ante Students. Cranston, RI: Carroll Press, 1975. |
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Grego, Benedetto |
How To Get The Job that's Right For You. Homewood IL: Dow Jones-Irwin, 1975. (331.115/C799) |
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Holland, J |
Making Vocational choices: A Theory of Careers. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. |
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Jaquish, Michael P. |
Personal Resume Preparation. New York: Wiley, 1968, (650.14/J277) |
