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2021-2022 Archived Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Archived Catalog

CDEV-112 Job Seeking Using Social Media

Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ; Computer use experience (MS Word, Internet and email).
This course will develop and enhance knowledge of social media technology and how to incorporate these tools into a job search plan. This is a course that will heavily use technology to explore and utilize interactive and social media (e.g. LinkedIn Twitter etc.) to prepare for current hiring trends. The course teaches skills to establish professional contacts for employment opportunities. Workplace professionalism including behaviors and etiquette will also be reviewed.

Course Outcomes
1. Enhance job-seeking skills using social media 2. Utilize social media technology 3. Identify and locate employment-related resources 4. Show awareness of professional etiquette/netiquette, responsible behavior and positive attitude 5. Communicate effectively through clarity and conciseness 6. Demonstrate respect to self and others as members of a global society 7. Apply academic knowledge and principles to life and work situations