EXPL 129 - Career and Workplace Preparation and Observation

This course is an examination of and the development of personality strengths, values, interests and skills in preparation to meet individual career goals. Students participate in two semester-long projects: An individual job shadow with presentation and a formal group presentation based on research of a workplace-related topic. The individual presentation will reflect the student job shadow experience and specific resources used and important to the career and workplace observed. The formal group presentation will address topics such as: team building and dynamics, conflict management, effective social media usage in the workplace, time management tools for professionals, networking, business etiquette, etc. The group presentation must include an activity to demonstrate and practice the soft skill researched.

Credit(s): 2
Offered: fall and spring.