Course Overview
Students will explore employment options in information technology and develop a skill set to prepare for success in their career. Students will learn to make a positive first impression, will develop presentation and self-marketing skills and explore team building. Interview, job search and resume writing skills will also be developed. Traditional, contract, freelance work and self-employment will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Present themselves in a professional and confident manner in interview situations.
- Communicate their skills, abilities and accomplishments both orally and in writing.
- Identify and pursue various career opportunities.
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of various employment forms.
- Understand components of non-traditional employment forms.
Effective as of Winter 2008
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.