Job-Seeking SkillsLaajuus (1 cr)

Learning objectives

After having completed this course or corresponding course, the student:
- recognizes career opportunities in one’s field
- identifies where and how to look for employment
- is able to create a distinguishable and targeted CV
- is able to create a personal and targeted job application
- is able to prepare for recruitment interview
- identifies and appreciates the importance of job-seeking skills

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

No prerequisites.

This course is included in Keys to Studies and Career which is one of the Haaga-Helia key competences.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Different implementation methods may be offered during the academic year.
In case you feel that you have already acquired the required competence, it is advisable to select a virtual nonstop implementation in order to be able to complete the course at your own pace. If there is no virtual nonstop implementation available, you may contact the teacher of this course for more information on different ways to complete the course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The course is graded pass/fail.
In order to pass the course you must complete all required tasks with a passing grade.

This course is included in Keys to Studies and Career. In order to complete Keys to Studies and Career, you are required to complete the course Introduction to Studies (1 ects) and four other courses (4 ects) of your choice connected to Keys to Studies and Career.

Learning materials

JobTeaser service, which requires signing up, is used during the course.