LAS 200 Career Success Course
The course is very well-structured, and the lessons are very useful as they focus on career readiness and professionalism (highlighting a person’s “strengths,” creating a “personal brand,” networking with people in the fields we were interested in, etc.). It was also fun to speak with my classmates and share how we used our “strengths” in various situations and how we could apply them in the workforce. It made the course much more engaging.
Course Description and Eligibility Heading link
General Eligibility Requirements
Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Description
This is an 8-week course that covers wide ranging career readiness activities to foster and strengthen skills necessary for managing your professional career. Students will focus on their strengths, skills, values, unique experiences, interests, and academic preparation to develop a competitive brand and feel confident in their internship/job search. Students will refine their skills in developing a self-marketing package including creating a competitive resume and cover letter, understanding and articulating their professional brand, building skills, polishing their interviewing skills, learning networking strategies, and connecting with alumni and professionals.
Questions: eherre3@uic.edu
LAS 200 Fall 2023
Monday’s: 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Term A: | August 21st – October 13th CRN: 48363
Term B: | October 16th – November 27th CRN: 48364
Instructor: Elizabeth (Liz) Herrera | eherre3@uic.edu
Tuesday’s: 9:30am – 10:45am
Term A: | August 22nd – October 12th CRN: 48361
Term B: | October 17th – November 28th CRN: 48362
Instructor: Sha’Bree Drink | sdrink2@uic.edu
Thursday’s: 9:30am – 10:45am
Term A: | August 24th – October 12th CRN: 47150
Term B: | October 19th – November 30th CRN: 47151
Instructor: Brian Dohse | bdohse@uic.edu
Weekly Modules:
Week 1: Strengths and Life Design
Week 2: Career Discovery
Week 3: Optimizing LinkedIn with your Personal Brand
Week 4: Resume and Cover Letter Writing
Week 5: Curiosity Conversations (Informational interviews, Networking, Building your Network)
Week 6: Master the Job Interview
Week 7: Public Speaking and Delivering Presentations with Confidence
Week 8: Video Presentations