BCT 494CI - Jobs and Professional Life in BCT

Instructor

Alexander Schreyer,
M.A.Sc., Dipl.-Ing.

Senior Lecturer and BCT Program Director

Office: Olver Design Building 318
Phone: +1 (413) 545-1976
Email: [email protected]

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Fernando Romero,

Lecturer

Office: Olver Design Building 328
Phone: (413) 545-8863
Email: [email protected]

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Course Description

BCT students approaching graduation learn to prepare for their professional life by editing their resumes, writing cover letters, developing relevant interviewing skills and starting to network effectively with industry leaders. Each week a different business professional meets with students in this class to discuss careers in the industry. Many speakers are also potential employers who are accepting resumes and may conduct interviews.

Can be taken as Junior or Senior in BCT.

Formerly listed as BCT 492A.

Learning Goals

• Conduct guided editing and writing of resumes and other job-application related documents, including online profiles.
• Attend guest presentations by professionals and learn about industry, corporate culture, and careers.
• Understand value of professional networking and learn about techniques.
• Attain knowledge of various professional opportunities and career paths.
• Understand importance of professional ethics and appropriate conduct.

Textbook/Materials

HBR Guide to Networking, Harvard Business Review