Introduction to the Career Development Center Career

Introduction to the Career Development Center

Career Development Process Career Reassessment Career Employment/ Placement Decision Making (internal & external) Career Planning & Preparation

Deciding Stage 1: Career Decision-Making On a major or minor On a career field Whether or not to pursue graduate school About a form of certification or licensure

Stage 1: Career Decision-Making Internal Exploration • Values • Interest • Abilities • Preference External Exploration • Employers • Careers

Stage 2: Career Planning & Preparation Exploring Career Options eer ing Car Gain d Relate ce xperien E Building Job Search Skills

Stage 3: Career Employment & Placement Connecting with job and graduate school opportunities Achieving job and career success Becoming satisfied in a career-related position

Stage 4: Career Reassessment Life Long career management

Career Advising & Counseling • Drop-ins • Mock Interviews • Individual Career Advising • Self Assessments • Job Shadowing • Warrior Careers • Career Fairs • Success Series Workshops • On Campus Interviews • Employer Interviews • Internships

Career Advising & Counseling ? What am I going to major in or do after graduation? ? ? Should I consider grad school? ? Can you help me with my resume? How do I get an internship? ? What can I do with my major? How do I find a job? ?

Self Assessments Self assessments inventories collect information about you (values, interests, preferences, abilities) and generate potential career “matches” based on your results Take short assessments and explore possible careers (10 -15 minutes)

What is Experiential Learning Internship: Paid/unpaid experience for academic credit Co-op: Paid, students work while attending college

Benefits of Experiential Learning with Network ls na professio Gain career related experience Learn valu able job search skil ls $ 5 -10 K Experience professional work setting The salary increase students my get by participating!

SEPTEMBER RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! Attend 5 sessions and you’re entered for a chance to WIN a Brooks Brothers gift certificate!

SEPTEMBER RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! Attend 5 sessions and you’re entered for a chance to WIN a Brooks Brothers gift certificate!

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! Attend 5 sessions and you’re entered for a chance to WIN a Brooks Brothers gift certificate!

Seni ors O November 8 th nly EVOLVE – College to Careers In order to help graduating seniors prepare for the next step, the Career Development Center invites all graduating seniors for a program designed to help them make the most of their spring term and prepare for life after college. Seniors will be informed of best practices on how to increase their chances of success during an interview, money management and transitioning to a new community. Become informed of what soon to expect in life after graduation.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014 1: 00 p. m. – 4: 00 p. m.

Mock Interviews Practice an interview with an advisor or employer

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Our Hours: Monday – Friday 8: 00 am – 4: 30 pm Tuesday 8: 00 am – 6: 30 pm Drop in: Wed &Thurs 1: 00 pm – 3: 00 pm Located on the TOP FLOOR University Center

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