RM3201: Career and Internship Preparation for Retail and Consumer Studies

The aim of this course is to equip you with long-term skills and knowledge that will help you launch and begin to manage your career. The focus will be on career opportunities and resources related to RCS students, highlighting alumni, employers and events from those majors. You will learn to tailor communication about your unique skills and interests to the needs of employers, graduate schools, and others via resumes, cover letters, online media, interviews, and individual interactions. We will explore how to attend to your authentic identity and values as you consider career alternatives and to enter a workplace culture with grace and curiosity. Finally, we will introduce career competencies needed for successful career management in the workplace including strategies to function as an effective employee and team member.

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