CNIT 11: IT Professional Conduct

Proposed for Fall 2016

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Many Information Technology students with strong technical skills are slow to advance in real employment because they don't know how to present themselves to employers, clients, and the public. This class fills that gap by training students to interact professionally with others, both face-to-face and online. Industry advisors have strongly recommended that we teach these skills.

Catalog Description

Writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills required to succeed in job interviews, communicate effectively to customers, supervisors, and peers. How to earn respect and develop a good reputation. Includes online and offline technical writing, oral presentation skills, and collaboration skills such as delivering and accepting criticism. We will use GitHub and WordPress

No prerequisites or advisories.

Student Learning Outcomes (measured to guide course improvements)

A. Create a professional resume
B. Give effective oral presentations
C. Cooperate well with others on a team
D. Impress employers at job interviews
E. Cultivate a professional reputation, online and offline

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Team 1: HR at MIT | The Basics of Working on Teams
Team 2: Ten Qualities of an Effective Team Player - For Dummies

Resume 1: Guidelines for What to Include in a Resume

WordPress 1: WordPress Tutorial - How To Create A WordPress Site

Email 1: Top 10 Strategies for Writing Effective Email

GitHub 1: GitHub For Beginners: Don\'t Get Scared, Get Started

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Last Updated: 11-19-15