1. Topic-
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2. Content-
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| This workshop will discuss resources and techniques for being the
job search process. It is geared toward upperclassmen in college who
are preparing to enter the job market. This session will provide students
with a list of resources and websites to use in the search for new
employment opportunities as well as introduce them to LinkedIn, the
online professional networking site,providing them with a basic knowledge
of how to best utilize these resources in order to conduct a job search. |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1.Teach students how to conduct a successful job search
2.Introduce them to LinkedIn and the benefits of using this website
3.Help students feel more confident in beginning the job search process
4. Provide students with job searching resources |
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4. Objectives-
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1.Students will be able to utilize proper search techniques when
using job searching resources.
2.Students will have created and be able to customize their own LinkedIn
profile
3.Students will know how to conduct job searches using LinkedIn
4. Students will know how to access job searching resources such as
library databases and online job boards
5. Students will be able to succinctly articulate their strengths,
weaknesses,skills, and interests
6. Students will be able to interact with potential networking connections
such as friends, coworkers, professors, etc. both now and in the future
in order to create a network of relationships that can be useful in
locating and applying for potential employment opportunities. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| Computer, projector, projector screen, whiteboard, paper, pencils,
computers for student use |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1.Librarian and Career Center staff member will introduce the session
and pass out worksheets and handouts listing resources for assisting
students in the job search
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B. Development-
1.Students will complete self-assessment activity listing their
strengths/weaknesses, skills, interests, etc.
2.Librarian will introduce job searching resources and websites such
as library databases and online job boards.
3. Instruction will be given on proper search techniques when using
these resources (career specific terminology, synonyms, etc.)
4. Librarian will conduct sample job search based on job suggestions
from students
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C. Practice-
1.Students will conduct job search activity as outlined on handout
utilizing job search resources and techniques that were demonstrated
by the librarian
2. Librarian and Career Center staff member will assist students as
needed. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1.Students will conduct their own job searches utilizing previously
discusses resources and search techniques
2.Librarian and Career Center staff member will assist students as
needed. |
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E. Checking for understanding-
1.Students will fill out informal survey before leaving workshop
2.Job search activity worksheets will be handed in and evaluated
3.Instructors will gauge student engagement and success based on interactions
with students during workshop |
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F. Closure-
1.Career Center staff member will conclude the session by providing
students with contact information for Career Center as well as other
services they provide that students might find beneficial before or
during the job search process
2.The librarian will provide students with contact information if
students have any questions. |
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