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Course Descriptions & Syllabi

Table of Contents | Areas of Study | Adult Basic Education | ABED121 syllabus

COURSE NUMBER:		ABED121
COURSE TITLE:		Interviews and Job-Keeping
DIVISION:		Adult Education
IAI CODE(S):
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:		1.5
DELIVERY MODE:
REFERENCE:		Based on the syllabus for ABED120

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed to instruct students in proper interview techniques and avoid pitfalls that hamper their employability. The class will also discuss appropriate on-the-job behavior and job retention techniques.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES / GOALS:
A. Identify and formulate answers to standard interview questions
B. Identify appropriate non-verbal behavior to display during the interview process
C. Identify factors that cause employees to be terminated

TOPICAL OUTLINE:
A. Interviewing
1. Preparing for the interview
  a. Researching the position/company
  b. Anticipating questions
  c. Appropriate attire
2. The Interview
  a. Promptness
  b. Answering questions
  c. Appropriate non-verbal behavior
3. After the interview
  a. Thank you letter
B. Job Retention
1. Reasons many employees lose their jobs
2. Personal factors that might influence job retention
3. Fair employment practices

TEXTBOOK / SPECIAL MATERIALS:
How to Get a Job and Keep It, Steck-Vaughn
Teacher-generated materials

EVALUATION:
Students will receive an "S" for satisfactory progress or an "I" for incomplete based upon class attendance, participation and mastery of assigned tasks.

As a student at DACC, you are expected to exhibit conduct compatible with the educational mission of the college.  It is your responsibility to become familiar with and adhere to the DACC Student Code and the Academic Integrity Policy, as contained in the Student Handbook.
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RECORD UPDATED:
2007-10-24 12:26:46