Career Development Services Beginning With The End In Mind

Career Development Services Gateway Advising & Major Exploration Center Dockery Career Services Center Ward Edwards

Beginning With The End In Mind “The habit of beginning with the end in mind, for your student, is about having a clear vision of their desired goal at graduation, and having a plan to make it happen.” Dr. Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Students Will Explore It’s OK... Don’t Panic! More Than 80% are Undecided Are Decided On Their Major Today... But Will Change Their Major At Least Once Are Decided On Their Major Today... And Will Graduate With That Major Admit They Are Unsure About Their Major Today...

Assisting Students Who Wish To Explore Their Options The Gateway Center  Personalized Career Counseling & Exploration Support Advisement: Gateway Advising based on Open Options Counseling:Individualized Assistance using a Battery of Assessments and other Exploration Tools  Exploring Majors & Careers Courses (AE1410) More Info at: ucmo.edu/gateway/explore/help.cfm  Gateway Peer Support (GPS) GPS – When You Need a Little Direction... Peer Mentoring Program (Mon-Thu, 1-4pm) Destination: Career

Career Decision-Making Services Career Values Assessment AE1410 Exploring Majors & Careers Career Dreams

Career Planning & Development The Career Center  Individualized Career Development Plan/Coaching Get Focused and Identify Career Goals Job Market Research, Informational Interviews & Job Shadowing Develop Your Network & Make Connections Provide Assistance with Professional Etiquette & Networking Skills Review Current Resume & Perform a Resume Gap Analysis Help Identify & Take Advantage of Experiential Learning Opportunities

Career Planning & Development The Career Center  Individualized Career Development Plan/Coaching (cont.) Host Career Development Workshops, Employer Information Sessions, Career Expos, & other On-Campus Recruiting Events Coaching with the Development of a Job Search Strategy Coaching on Essential Job Search Skills Employer Research, Resume Writing, Interviewing, etc. Career Quick-Tips – Walkin Assistance Get In, Get Out, Get On With Your Life! Monday - Thursday 1-4pm Career Quick Tips

What You Can Expect Over 90% for Over 20 Years!

What Can You Do To Help? (Refer to your handout)  Know the influence you have and use it wisely  Understand the current job market, and be familiar with the future job market trends/projections  Encourage your student to explore all options  Make your networks work for your student  Establish your role

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Insider Mentoring  Get insider information, advice, and coaching from those who were once here, but are now where your student wants to be  77% of students getting help from alumni advisors said it directly contributed to their job offers For More Information: Contact Alumni Relations Traci Via, Director

Career Development Services Come Visit Our Table at the Mule Mall Gateway Advising & Major Exploration Center & Career Services Center