Finding Employment

Course No. EMP-121

Audience
The Hadley School for Professional Studies

Course Description
Do you work with clients who are ready to enter or reenter the world of work? Perhaps a client wants help advancing into a better position. This course examines the job-search process from the point of view of the person seeking employment, whether the person has never worked before or is looking for a better job. Unlike traditional courses about finding employment, it not only provides the basics of how to find employment, but also addresses specific strategies for job seekers who are visually impaired.

Media
Online

Organization
6 lessons

Credit
2 CEUs

Prerequisites
one

Overview
Students submit six assignments.

Grading
letter grades

Maximum Completion Time
3 months

Objectives and Content

After completing Lesson 1, students will be able to

discuss why people want to be employed
identify interests and skills

After completing Lesson 2, students will be able to

match interests and skills to careers
research various occupations

After completing Lesson 3, students will be able to

describe networking as a job search technique
identify other job search strategies
list job search services and organizations for visually impaired job seekers

After completing Lesson 4, students will be able to

explain how to complete a job application
list the elements of a good resume
identify the features of a good cover letter

After completing Lesson 5, students will be able to

explain how to prepare for the interview
identify commonly asked interview questions
describe the five-fingered approach to interviewing

After completing Lesson 6, students will be able to

discuss the ADA and reasonable accommodation
discuss when an individual might decide to disclose his or her visual impairment to a prospective employer

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