Finding a Job in Portland: Strategy, Skills, and Confidence
Course Number/CRN: 9CAR 601H / 32664
Term: Summer 2026
Meeting Times: Mondays, 6PM to 8:20PM
Location: Rock Creek BLDG 2, Room 110
Course Description
Build practical tools and a clear strategy for your Portland job search. Assess your strengths, update your resume and LinkedIn, search effectively, network authentically, prepare for interviews and explore new career paths.
Course Overview
Course overviews are available from Google Drive at Finding a Job in Portland.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Create or update their resume and LinkedIn with job-specific skills, a clear articulation of their strengths, and descriptive work history.
- Structure an impactful job search that combines active application and tracking with rest and recovery.
- Implement effective networking and interviewing strategies to accomplish their job goals.
- Explore alternatives to government or corporate work.
What You Will Need (Materials)
- Materials (pen, paper) will be provided during the class.
- If you would like to utilize a laptop or smartphone for the exercises, you may bring that specifically for use during the interactive exercises.
Weekly Schedule
- Week 1: Portland Metro ecosystem, strengths and skills, updating resume and LinkedIn, searching and applying, mindset tips
- Week 2: Networking, interviewing, alternatives to government or corporate work