Introduction to the Career Development Center

Career Development Center

Career Development Process

Stage 1: Career Decision-Making

On a major or minorOn a major or minor

On a career fieldOn a career field

Whether or not to Whether or not to pursue graduate pursue graduate

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About a form of About a form of certification or licensure certification or licensure

Stage 1: Career Decision-Making

Internal Exploration

External Exploration

• Values• Interest• Abilities• Preference

• Employers• Careers

Stage 2: Career Planning & Preparation

Exploring Career Options

Gaining Career

Related

Experience

Building Job Search Skills

Stage 3: Career Employment &

Placement

Becoming satisfied in a career-related position

Connecting with job and graduate school

opportunities

Achieving job and career success

Stage 4: Career Reassessment

Life Long Life Long career career

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Career Advising & Counseling

Career Advising & Counseling

What am I going to major in or do

after graduation?

Can you help me with my resume?

Should I consider grad school?

How do I get an internship?

What can I do with my major? How do I find a job?

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Self Assessments

Take short assessments and explore possible careers (10-15 minutes)

Self assessments inventories collect

information about you (values, interests,

preferences, abilities) and generate potential career “matches” based

on your results

What is Experiential Learning

Internship: Paid/unpaid experience for academic credit

Co-op: Paid, students work while attending college

Benefits of Experiential Learning

5-10K5-10K The salary increase students The salary increase students my get by participating!my get by participating!

Gain career related experience

Learn valuable job search skills

Network with

professionals

Experience professional work setting

SEPTEMBER

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SEPTEMBER

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

Attend 5 sessions and you’re

entered for a chance to WIN a Brooks Brothers gift certificate!

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER

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November 8thEVOLVE – 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.

Seniors Only

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 20141:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Mock InterviewsPractice an interview with an advisor or employer

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Located on the TOP FLOOR University CenterLocated on the TOP FLOOR University Center

Our Hours:Our Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pmTuesday 8:00 am – 6:30 pmDrop in: Wed &Thurs 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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