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BADM 360-01, Internship, Fall 2008
Fisher, Richard L.
Fisher, Richard L.
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1. Assess personal interests and motivations that impact one’s search of, and potential fit into the workplace;
2. Corroborate one’s interests and motivations through a series of objective tests and self-assessment exercises, conducted and coordinated with Rhodes’ Office of Career Planning;
3. Develop skills to source employment availability and obtain familiarity with job posting internet sites;
4. Develop resume preparation techniques;
5. Refine practical writing skills as an element of increasing the likelihood of securing interviews and employment, and enhancing written communication once employed;
6. Develop solid interview strategies and response techniques through a series of real time interchanges and mock interviews; assess and refine interview thought processes and communication skills;
7. Obtain exposure to the requirements of various occupations through real time exchanges with guest lecturers and community professionals;
8. Discern how and why particular intern or shadow experiences are an individual fit or not, and what has been learned in the process;
9. Obtain case study experience into the important role that good business ethics plays in the workplace;
10. Obtain insight into the prominent roles that organizational “culture” and individual behaviors play in the workplace; and 11. Obtain overall preparedness for entry into the workplace.
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This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.