CG 54—CAREER PLANNING                                                                                   Cabrillo College—Fall 2011

Phil Van Loon — 429-1958, pvanloon@cabrillo.edu              Wednesdays, October 12–December 7, 6:30–8:35 pm

Section No. 73802                         Credit: 1 unit                                                                                                             Room 410

NOTE: This syllabus (with all links) is online at www.cabrillo.edu/~pvanloon/cg54.htm .                                      

DATE	CLASS TOPIC	READ before class (see list)	PROJECTS DUE (points)
10/12	Introduction + 20 Successes
10/19	Campbell Interest & Skill Survey Work Satisfiers	Why Plan?	Internet Exercise (5)
10/26	Myers-Briggs results Alternatives to 9-5 Job	Personality Types	Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
11/2	Results from Campbell Information Interviewing	Information Interviewing	Quiz #1 (10)
11/9	Career Planning Center	Alternatives to 9-5 Careers	Assessment Worksheet (5) Career Reports (2@5 each)
11/16	Info Interview Reports Career Trends	Future Trends	Interview Report (30)
11/23	NO CLASS
11/30	Ideal Job Description Making Career Decisions	Decisions & Problem-solving	Quiz #2 (10)
12/7	Career Plan Reports		Career Plan Report (30)

REQUIREMENTS:

1. $30.00 fee for career assessments. Pick up form at Career/Transfer Center or Counseling in 100 Bldg.

2. Attendance—is required. Contact instructor if absent (429-1958 or pvanloon@cabrillo.edu).

3. Readings—Weekly online reading assignments at www.cabrillo.edu/~pvanloon/54readings.htm .

4. Internet Exercise— October 19 (5 points maximum). Handout will be provided. (Also available online at http://www.cabrillo.edu/~pvanloon/internet.htm .)

5. Assessment Worksheet— November 9 (5 points). Worksheet available from instructor (or online at www.cabrillo.edu/~pvanloon/assessmentworksheet.htm ).

6. Career Research Reports—Due November 9 (2 @ 5 points each). Research careers at Cabrillo's Career Center. Forms available from instructor (or www.cabrillo.edu/~pvanloon/careerreport.htm ).

7. Information Interview Report— November 16 (30 points). Interview someone in a career of interest to you.

a. WRITTEN REPORT (2 page) on what you learned (including their name, title, and phone number).

b. ORAL SUMMARY of the highlights (2–3 minutes in small groups).

8. Quizzes— November 2 and November 30 (10 points each). On all reading assignments.

9. Career Plan— December 7 (30). Describe your next steps in your career journey. See www.cabrillo.edu/~pvanloon/careerplan.htm for instructions.

a. WRITTEN REPORT (2 pages).

b. ORAL SUMMARY of the highlights (2–3 minutes in small groups).

GRADING: Letter grade (A, B, C, etc.), unless you tell me you want P/NP (Pass/No Pass). A=90–100 points/ B=80–89/ C=70–79/ D =60–69/ F=59 or less. (70 points required for P grade.) Extra credit work accepted (check with me). LATE assignments are subject to a lower grade.

Students needing accommodations should contact the instructor ASAP. As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodations are provided to insure equal opportunity for students with verified disabilities. If you need assistance with an accommodation, please contact Disabled Student Services, Room 810, 479-6379, or Learning Skills Program, Room 1073, 479-6220.