Course Description: Career development in the Biomedical Sciences for Health Professionals, including networking skills, resume building, interviewing skills, public speaking and job searches.
Course Objectives: Development of effective career building tools.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the MS-B program
Format: 1 hour of lecture or discussion per week
Offered: Fall, Thursdays 3:00-3:50
Instructors: Kelley Madden, Mark Frasier
Text: None
Course Outline:
Week 1: Ice Breakers
Week 2: Resume Building
Week 3: Interviewing Skills
Week 4: Interactive Interviews
Week 5: Panel Discussions
Week 6: Oral Presentations
Week 7: Stress Management
Week 8: Preparing a Job Package
Week 9: Job Searches and Networking
Week 10: Panel Discussions
Week 11: Job Negotiations
Week 12: Careers in Industry
Week 13: Thanksgiving Break
Week 14: Ethics -- Professional and Interpersonal Life
Week 15: Class Critique
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