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From Chapter Leader to Young ProfessionalSupporting student transition from college to career
Rachael Candee, MPAManager, Skills-based Volunteer &
HoosierCorpsUnited Way of Central Indiana
Introductions• Name• Volunteer position• What is one thing
you hope to gain from our discussion today?
What are the most important competencies/skills members learn while in college?
• Time management• Governance/leadership• Planning and implementing • Communication and problem
solving• Civic mindedness• Goal-setting and visioning
How do you currently advise students to share this information?
• What do you think they should include on resumes? Applications?• What about a cover letter?• How to talk about
experiences in interviews?• What support resources do
students use on your campus or in your community?
Members vs officers
• What types of things can a general member talk about on his/her resume?• What would be different
about a member who served as an officer?
Example: member• Ongoing service projects–Weekly tutoring or “adopt-a-
grandparent” monthly visit
• Special event service projects–Holiday baskets,
Thanksgiving meal service
• One-time service events–Community clean-up, annual
campus events
Example: member• Even more important to
highlight– Ability to work on a team–Opportunity to work with
diverse group– Accountability to complete
required tasks/service hours– Time management, decision-
making and conflict resolution–Critical thinking!– Awards, recognition,
achievements
Example: Vice President of Finance/Treasurer• Coordinates collection of officer
budgets• Evaluates/assesses chapter
financial need• Leads chapter through
budgeting process and approval• Advises officers and members
on chapter or committee financial guidelines
Example: Service committee member• Collaborates with committee members to develop service calendar
• Plans service events (ongoing, one-time, etc.)
• Communicates with chapter members, creates marketing tools for and recruits individuals to attend activities
• Reports service results to chapter and leaders
Where are the biggest challenges?• Students do not see their chapter participation as a professional development opportunity• Students do not closely align
personal development with professional outcomes• Prospective employers do not
understand chapters or their activities
Bridging the knowledge gap• Activities to complete with
students• Activities to provide to
students• Campus resources– don’t
recreate the wheel!• Community resources—who
can they seek for additional support?
Activity to complete with students
Activity to provide to students
What else do you see as your role? The chapter’s role?• Chapter members can use
each other as resources–Events for members to practice
interviews, networking
• How useful could their alumni network be?–Would chapter or local alumni want
to network, mentor, or provide other support to members?
• Determine what works for you, your students and on your campus
Other coaching tips and tricks• Being a role model of
professionalism• Listening and understanding
students needs• Preparing students for the
world of work• Encourage chapters to take
on skilled projects, ongoing projects or one-on-one projects that develop their professional skills
What is one skill/competency that you possess that has been valuable in your career?
• How can you demonstrate this skill?• How can you talk
about this skill?• How can you teach
this skill?• How can your students
practice this skill?
Other challenges• I am not very familiar with the
job search process• How might this be different for
non-traditional students?• What role might this play in
graduate school applications?• What if a student that I do not
know wants me to serve as a reference?
Questions?
Contact: Rachael Candee, [email protected]
Thank you!