ENGT 202 Specialized Technical Employment Preparation

2 credits

An advanced course in specialized employment preparation for the mechanical design technology industry. Course covers job search techniques including resume writing, cover letters, job applications, interviewing techniques, and portfolio preparation. Use of joblines and developing networks is included.

Prerequisites: ENGT 255

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Design and produce a high quality professional portfolio
Prepare a field-focused self inventory of existing job skills
Design and produce company- and position-specific resumes
Compile and present a strong list of professional and personal references
Utilize a contact list of industry specific companies with potential job openings
Prepare business quality cover letters
Practice effective interview techniques
Produce and maintain a job search log
Utilize corporate online job postings

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

identify the elements and principles of mechanical design
produce a professional resume, cover letter, and industry ready portfolio

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Cultural Humility, the ability to practice lifelong learning and critical self-reflection in order to understand one’s own cultural identity and its impact on being open to and supporting the cultures of others.

Total Hours: 20 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20