CIS 280 - Career Planning and Professional Development

2.0 Credits
Description of the various jobs available to CIS graduates and the development of job hunting skills are covered in this course. Resume, cover letter writing, and interviewing techniques are also covered. Exam certification testing is additionally included in the curriuclum.
Prerequisite Students must have attained 45 credits toward a CIS ATA degree or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

List job titles available as a graduate of the CIS program.
Develop job search and interviewing skills.
Register on the CAC’s (www.collegecentral.com) website.
Create a resume and various cover letters.
Participate in activities such as: online job search, reading trade journals/want ads, and the interview process.
List and describe resources on campus and online for job search and placement.
Create a list of at least 10 companies you would apply to and research and document the main features of each that would be important for your cover letter and/or interview.
Study and take industry certification practice exams during the quarter.