Communication in the Digital Workplace & Technology Career Development - XBUS 1515

This course is part of a 16-week program and focuses on employability and interpersonal skills for success in gaining and retaining employment in the digital workplace. Topics include transferrable professional skills, work-life balance, communication skills, business writing, teamwork & collaboration and receiving feedback in the workplace. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and hands-on lab work, learners engage in both group and individual work. Students will be introduced to the critical elements of gaining and retaining employment. Learners will use a skills and strengths portfolio to gather and curate items critical to job seeking. These include resume writing, development of cover letters, and using the STAR method to be successful with job interviews. In addition, students will develop strategies for effective workplace communication, developing workplace self-advocacy tools to ensure clear communication with their employer focused on equity, productivity, and accommodation. By the end of the course, students will have built an effective skills and strengths portfolio and be fully prepared for their work experience.

This course is part of the following program:

Upskilling For Data Analytics and Business Intelligence for Autistic Individuals

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Term	Duration	Schedule	Location	Class	Section
Fall	Sep. 2 - Nov. 29, 2024	Sep. 2 - Oct. 25, 2024 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:30 - 02:30 pm Oct. 28 - Nov. 29, 2024 Tue, Thu 12:30 - 02:30 pm	Edmonton	40007	A01
Fall	Dec. 02, 2024 - Mar. 14, 2025	Dec. 2 - 20, 2024 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:30 - 02:30 pm Jan. 6 - Feb. 7, 2025 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:30 - 02:30 pm Feb. 10 - Mar. 14, 2025 Tue, Thu 12:30 - 02:30 pm	Edmonton	42379	AO2

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