Get expert help writing your required Student Report. Students who are English-language learners will find this help especially useful. When you visit the Tutorial/Writing Center identify yourself as a Workk Experience student. You must take your Student Handbook and a draft of your Student Report (see page 34) to make the maximum use of your time with a tutor.

Days/hours vary at each center on the campuses. Check the website for details: www.santarosa.edu/instruction/instructional_department. All services are free to students.

Santa Rosa campus

Tutorial Center - 4251 Doyle Library; phone 521.6903.
English Department Writing Center - 1629 Emeritus Hall; phone 427.4351

Petaluma campus

College Skills Lab - 252 Kathleen Doyle Hall; phone 778.3950. Help with grammar, writing mechanics, & paragraph development; computer assistanace software available.
English Department Writing Center - 690 Richard W. Call Buiilding

1 hour/visit

2 hours maximum

No late papers accepted

See resume instructions, worksheet, and sample in handbook on pg. 27 - 30. Turn in your typed resume to Work Experience Office. For purposes of grading for this class, your resume needs to be in compliance with the guidelines on pages 27 - 30. Full credit is not guaranteed. If submitted by March 26, 2012, you will have the opportunity to redo and resubmit.

No late papers accepted

The Career Development Services has useful information and services where you will find sound advice on resume preparation and interview techniques. Use our resource library to research jobs or take an assessment test to identify your best career fit. Our 24-hour Career Center is available to help you too, just click on Virtual Career Center..

Career Exploration: Using one of the computerized programs Eureka. (Can only receive 1 hour for Career Exploration).

Internet: Use book-marked sites in Career Center lab to explore financial aid, school information, and career guidaunence.

For details and/or appointments visit the Career Center in 4842 Bertolini Hall/Santa Rosa.

Our 24-hour Career Center is available to help you, too; just click on Virtual Career Center.

April 25, 2012

April 25, 2012

1 hour

1 hour

Attend other on-campus seminars that relate to 21st Century Work Skills or topics related to the Work Experience course. Pick up the Seminar Prior Approval form in the office or online. Requires written request approval prior to attendance and a one-page written report submitted after attending to receive credit. This is for seminars that are not listed in the Work Experience handbook and not sponsored by Work Experience.

Prior Approval Form

Attend off-campus seminars that relate to 21st Century Work Skills or topics related to the Work Experience course. Examples include Teacher Training seminars, your company management training seminars, etc.

Pick up the Seminar Prior Approval form in the office or on the Work Experience website. Requires written request approval prior to attendance and a one-page written report submitted after attending to receive credit. This is for seminars that are not listed in the Work Experience handbook and not sponsored by Work Experience.

Prior Approval Form

See page 31 - 32 in your Handbook or visit the Work Experience web site for the Course Evaluation Form:

Work Experience Evaluation Form

Internship Evaluation Form.

Do not turn in Course Evaluation before 2nd meeting with your Instructor.

Cover Letter Submission

Note: you may do either hard copy resume/cover letter or online resume/cover letter. NOT both.

No late papers accepted

See resume instructions and samples on Web site. To receive credit, your resume must be sent electronically. Full credit is not guaranteed. If submitted by March 26, 2012, you will have the opportunity to redo and re-submit. If you need additional assistance, please see the following online activity, Online Resumre Tutorial.

INTERNS: Note, Interns submit resume as part of the student report and are not elgible for resume activity credit.

Resume Submission

No late papers accepted

This self-paced activity is designed to assist you in developing and/or improving your resume. Resources and guidelines will be provided.

Online Resume Tutorial

*****New Activity*****

Informational Interview

During this activity you will be accessing information on interviewing through the website monster.com. You will participate in a “virtual interview” where you will be asked questions and asked to respond to multiple-choice questions. Professionalism, Work Ethic, and Communication are emphasized in this activity.

Virtual Interview

Teamwork implies an ability to get along with others, work collaboratively, build trust, be dependable, and offer support. This 21st century work skill is at the top of skills required by today's employers. Improve your teamwork skills.

Teamwork

Want to develop effective working relationships with diverse people at work? Start with similarities, not difference, among people when you build relationships. Diversity in the workplace adds a special richness, but also special challenges. Effective work relationships with diverse people are critical for your success. This activity will look at worlkplace diversity issues and how to successfully work together.

Diversity in the Workplace

***Updated Activity***

Social Networking sties have become essential for anyone who wnats to be visible to others in their business community. These sites have powerful search engines that can help you track down companies of interest to you. Find out which sites to use and how to best present yourself.

Social Networking & Professional Branding

***Updated Activity***

Soft skills are the buzzword used in the work environment today. What are they and do you need to work on yours? This activity will lead you through a variety of online activities on soft skills (dealing with conflict, negotiating, communication, teamwork, and problem solving).

Soft Skills

*****Updated Activity*****

Using Eureka's True Colors career software, identify your true personality characteristics. Learn how to work with others who may have a different approach to accomplishing the same task.

Note: First, complete this online activity, then you may attend the live seminar for additional credit (see page 21):

True Colors Online

***New Activity***

This activity will assist you with your time management skills. Includes easy techniques, priorities, and goal setting. Become a more efficient worker and student.

Time Management

See page 31 - 31 of the Handbook or vsit the Work Experience web site.

Do not turn in Program Evaluation before 2nd meeting with your Instructor.

Work Experience Evaluation Form

Internship Evaluation