Orientation Spring 2009
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Transcript of Orientation Spring 2009
GSIPS Career Development and Special Programs
Your Career Development Process (In No Particular Order):
• Perform Self Assessment
• Research and Seek Out Resources
• Develop Your Marketing Materials
• Build a Professional Network
• Gain Professional Experience and Build Skills
Resources: First Class
Resources: Advising in Moodle
http://elearning.miis.edu
• Log in with your First Class login and password
• Check your account!
Resources: Advising in Moodle
Resources: Advising in Moodle
• Go to: International Policy Studies, Advising, and Advising again
• Your confidential folder: Only you and your “advising team” can access
• Resources: Academic, portfolio and career
Resources: Advising in Moodle
Resources: MIIS Website
Resources: Newsletter
Resources: Info. Sessions
Thursday, February 5, 2009
• Resume Workshop, 12:15-2:00 pm B-104
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
• CIA Clandestine Recruiters, 12:15-2:00 pm B-104
• Advocacy Project, 12:15-2:00pm, MG102
Resources: Info. Sessions
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 • CIA Application Process Meetings, All Day, M-209
Thursday, February 12, 2009• IONP Information Session, 12:15-2:00 pm, MG-
102• DIA Information Session, 5:00-6:30 pm, Irvine
Auditorium
Friday, February 13, 2009• DIA Interviews, All day, M-209
Research and Resources:
Knowledge = Empowerment
• Start a Database
• Job/Internship Postings
Resources: Your Career Development Team
• Sabrina Atwater Director, Career Development and Special Programs
• Jen Hambleton Career Development Manager
• Carolyn Taylor Special Programs Manager
• Edy Rhodes Career Development Officer
Developing Your Marketing Tools
• Update Your Resume
• Vision Statement= Statement of Purpose
• Customizable Cover Letter
The Portfolio
• Part of the exit assessment requirement for graduation
• eFolio – the online portfolio tool
• Links to resources and sample site in the Moodle Advising course
• Get started early
• Use it as a career marketing tool!
Marketing Tools: The Portfolio
Networking and Professionalism
• You are a “Colleague-in-Training”
• Advisors and the Alumni Office = Connections
• iModules: Coming Soon!
Gain Professional Development Experience:
• Take part in conferences, certificate programs, practica
• Apply for a research fellowship • Participate in the IPSS Program or DPMI+
Gain Professional Development Experience:
• Intern with an organization- local to global!
• Work on- or off-campus in a relevant interest area
• Develop an independent study project
Gain Professional Development Experience:
• Innovate! Examples of Student Initiatives:– Team Monterey program in El Salvador– Orientation Community Building– Numerous Conferences and Symposia each
year– Our Green Thumb Community Garden
Your Homework:
• Move the “Student Jobs” folder to your desktop in First Class
• LOG IN to Moodle and the Advising Course: elearning.miis.edu
• RELAX this weekend!
Questions?