GPS Your CareerExplore, Prepare, Engage, Transition

Melissa Glaser RubinCareer Development Specialist

November 7, 2016

Where Do You Want to Go?Explore

ChoicesWhich one and why?

Explore

ChoicesWhich one and why?

Explore

Career Exploration Resources– Focus 2 assessment– Career specialist appointment– Career Resource Library– My Career Online– Internet searches & sites e.g.MassCIS & O*Net– Classes– Networking/informational interviewing– Career Services events with professionals

Explore

How Do You Get There?

“Input Your Location”

Use job descriptions to create your career roadmap

Prepare

How Do You Get There?• Maximize experiential opportunities• Attend career workshops• Create resume & LinkedIn profile• Build contact list on LinkedIn• Learn how to write cover letter, interview, etc. • Choose classes wisely & do your best. Maximize opportunity

and support resources• Identify target employers and positions• Network/informational interview to explore jobs & make

contacts• Exhibit Professionalism

Prepare

How Do You Get There?Prepare

Your Journey• Develop strategies to search for jobs/internships which match YOU (and your resume)

including:– UMass and industry specific job boards– targeted employers – Networking

• Polish interview skills• Demonstrate professionalism - dress and act for success• Use social media to your advantage to learn, network and promote your brand• Expand and maintain your network • Participate in career fairs, job shadows, and events• Attend Career Services workshops• Continue to maximize academic and experiential opportunities

Career specialists and the rest of your network can help you navigate this journey

Engage

Arrived at Your DestinationTransition

Arrived at Your Destination• Enjoy• Remain connected• Obtain experience• Show professionalism• Evaluate & identify next steps• Pursue continuous learning & training• Leverage UMass Career Services for lifelong

support

Transition