This course will introduce students to the skills and competences that will give them the foundation necessary to be successful in their career. Utilizing a variety of resources, students will develop self-awareness and learn about essential job-search and interview skills.
Students will also learn about their presentation and communication style and identify their unique strengths, values, and skills. Students will have an opportunity to create a job-application for a role they are likely to apply for. A focus will be placed on strategies that can be used to highlight the student's unique fit and value within a role, industry, or organization. Students will be prepared to demonstrate their unique fit through their resume, cover letter, online presence or, in person, in a formal interview, industry presentation, or chance encounter.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Self-assessment
Job searching
Résumé
Cover letters
Interview skills and strategies
Organizing information through diagrams such as mind maps
Effective presentation skills
Receiving direction/feedback
Career networking using tools such as business cards and online profiles
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22024 |
May 4, 2026 to July 6, 2026 |
Lab | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22025 |
May 4, 2026 to July 6, 2026 |
Lab | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
Prior learning is assessed using a portfolio, an interview or a self-assessment (based on rubrics) reflecting their professional development experiences, career skills and job search strategies.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.