SPCH 210

The Art of the Interview: Helping Employers Say Yes

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Spch 210 provides intensive skills training to prepare students for job interviews. Particular attention is given to tailoring application materials and increasing virtual presentation skills.

Course is a fully online, one credit elective offered within varied time frames, based on interest/enrollment.

• Full semester
• First Spring; 2nd Spring; 1st Fall; 2nd Fall
• First Summer, 2nd Summer

Course Outcomes

1. Examine six phases of job interviewing.
2. Research three areas of job search: self, job, and organization.
3. Examine the role of social media in the job search process.
4. Create a networking profile on LinkedIn.
5. Tailor a cover letter and resume to a specific job/internship advertisement.
6. Identify types of interview questions.
7. Construct and present responses to common interview questions.
8. Practice and perform verbal, nonverbal, and technical interview skills using three mediums: phone, audio/video capture, and virtual meeting space (e.g., Skype).

Technical Needs

• Access to a computer (not a smartphone or tablet)
  • Operating System: XP/Vista/Windows 7, 8 & 10/OSX 10+
  • Processor: 2.0 GHZ or better
  • Memory: 2GB or better
  • Recommended Browsers: Chrome 50+, Firefox 28+, Safari 9 (On Mac), IE 11+, Edge
  • Flash Player: If using browser other than Chrome, install Adobe Flash Player version 17+.
  • Internet: High Speed, broadband Connection
  • Peripherals: External or built-in webcam/microphone/speakers/mouse
• Active Go! account for Google G-suite (drive, docs, slides, sheets, hangouts, etc.).
• Acrobat Reader: Available through Adobe’s website.