Description: 

The challenge and goal of this class is to help the students to find the perfect job at this step of their life and to establish a short term, midterm and long term professional project. The career passport is going to be the main axe of this class and we will work on the following structure which is the same as an Outplacement or Career coaching program: a) Analysis b) Motivation factors for the job research process c) Marketing tools: cv, networking strategy, linkedIn profile, brief presentation d) Job research strategy e) Integration process.

Semester
Annual
Course
4
Credits
4.00

Titular Professors

Objectives: 

This course aims to help you: 
Develop a career management plan and find the best first job or Master’s programme 

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 

  • Identify their motivational factors and their selling points
  • Gain a comprehensive overview of the national and international labour market
  • Understand the different types of jobs available
  • Be the best candidates in a real-world scenario
  • Have the necessary tools to achieve their career goals
  • Be able to negotiate the best salary
  • Define a practical strategy that aligns with their goals
  • Find a job in the post-Covid era
Contents: 

Topic 1: INTRODUCTION & CAREER MANAGEMENT REFLEXIONS 
Topic 2: MARKET & COMPANIES 
Topic 3: CV SESSIONS 
Topic 4: LINKEDIN SESSIONS 
Topic 5: SALARY NEGOTIATION 
Topic 6: GRADUATE PROGRAM SESSION 

Methodology: 

Teamwork activities, assignments and exercises; individual and group presentations; in class activities, exercises and discussions. 

Evaluation: 

20% internship certificate + internship report+ oral & individual presentation.  
20% final exam first semester  
35 % final exam second semester  
15% Midterm exam first semester  
10 % Personal evaluation 

Basic Bibliography: 

Current articles focusing on career management, industry and markets.