ATM 379 - ATM Internship Planning

Description:
Preparation for required ATM internship; identifying professional goals, skills, opportunities and strategies, complete resumes, the application processes, preparing for interviews, analyzing the student internship, and introductory portfolio preparation. Formerly FCSA 379, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (1)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify career opportunities within the design, product development, manufacturing, merchandising, retailing, promotion, or scholarship sectors of the fashion industry
Define the requirements for internship programs in tems of academic needs and assignments, employer expectations and evaluations, time management and organizational skills, etc
Complete a professional resume, letter of application, and portfolio-in progress
Identify active listening skills and interviewing techniques to include appropriate dress; well-prepared questions and answers; internet, telephone and office protocol; etc
Research and identify prospective internship employers
Complete necessary internship forms and identify internship learning objectives

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/16/2014

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