Course Description

Introduction to the co-op experience. Resumes. How to work a job fair and how to interview. Job search strategies. Professional ethics and etiquette. Credit not applicable to a major in computer science. Prerequisite or corequisite: CS 2020. Graded S/U.

Course Syllabus

1. General introduction
2. Benefits of Co-op (Presentations by co-op students)
3. Co-op Office Mechanics and Services
4. Introduction to Resume Development
5. Group Critiques of Resumes
6. Career Options in Computer Science (Employer Presentation)
7. Job Search Strategies
8. Job Search on the Internet
9. Using the Career Resources Library
10. Interviews--The Employer's Perspective
11. More Interviewing Strategies
12. Mock Interviews
13. Learning Objectives and Assessment
14. Professional Ethics
15. Transition from School to Work