Course Code
HTTP 5205
Academic Year
2016-2017
This course prepares students for the field placement component of the program that takes place at the end of the final semester. Students learn various research methods for finding potential industry sponsors and explore methods of initiating contact. Students learn how to prepare professional resum̩s, cover letters and follow-up correspondence. Students also learn how to obtain and conduct an information interview with industry professionals. The value of networking and follow-up is also be examined. The presentation of findings from their information interview forms a component of the students' final grade in this course.