INT1001 – Career Planning + Engagement

Career Planning + Engagement (INT1001) is a required first-year course that prepares students for the internship search process at Emmanuel College. Through career assessments, students gain a better understanding of their strengths and interests while developing essential career readiness skills, including resume writing, interviewing, and internship searching. The course meets once a week for the first five weeks of the spring semester in the Library Lecture Hall (LLH) and is taught by professionals from the McCafferty Career Center.

Students will learn how to effectively navigate the internship search process. By the end of the course, they will have a better understanding of their strengths and how to communicate them through a resume and interview. Students will leave with a clear plan and the tools needed to prepare for a successful internship search.

By the end of this class, students will…

Students will be able to identify the next steps they will take in their process of obtaining an internship and will be able to describe a plan of action, which includes both long and short term goals. 

be able to identify the stages of a job/internship search

be able to name three of their strengths, one weakness, their MBTI personality type, and an accomplishment from their past that showcases their skills. Students will be able to discuss these attributes with an employer in a mock interview setting.

Students will be able to identify the Career Center’s philosophy on resume writing (define SAINTS), the components of an effective resume, and common mistakes to avoid.

Student will be able to answer the following interview questions in a way that showcases their competitive attributes: “Tell me about yourself,” “Describe your strengths,” “What is a weakness you have,” and “tell us about an accomplishment you’ve had recently…”

Professional staff from the McCafferty Career Center teach each section of INT1001. Student Career Guides also support each class by assisting with classroom activities, managing attendance and participation, supporting grading, and meeting with students outside of class to provide additional guidance.

During the first class, students will be introduced to the course expectations, schedule, and syllabus. They will gain an overview of the career development process and learn how this course supports their career journey. Students will also explore their MBTI type to begin identifying their unique strengths and marketable qualities. .

This class focuses on resume development and prepares students to create an effective resume for a future internship search. Using the results of the Focus assessment, students will learn how to highlight their skills and experiences throughout their resume. They will be guided through each component of a resume, explore the Career Center’s approach to resume development, and learn how to avoid common mistakes.

In this class, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of interviewing. They will learn how to answer four common interview questions, effectively communicate their skills and experiences, understand employer expectations, and avoid common interview mistakes.

During this class, students will hear from a panel of employers who will discuss the recruiting process, provide advice on preparing application materials (resume and cover letter), and share their expectations for interns.

Students will identify the next steps in planning for an internship by setting short- and long-term goals. They will develop a Career Plan of Action and begin implementing it by completing a series of activities across campus.