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Exploring the Research Coulter-Kern, R. G., Coulter-Kern, P. E., Schenkel, A. A., Walker, D. R., & Fogle, K. L. (2013). Improving student’s understanding of career decision-making through service learning. College Student Journal, 47 (2), 306–311.

The Research Question Coulter-Kern et al. (2013) Does participating in a service learning project increase career knowledge for college students? © Matej Kastelic/shutterstock.com

The Study Coulter-Kern et al. (2013) 14 undergraduate students Service Learning Project Administered, scored and provided feedback on Career Assessment in High School Setting No Service Learning Project All students learned about Career Decision Making

The Results! Coulter-Kern et al. (2013) Students who participated in Service Learning had HIGHER Career Knowledge

The Results! Coulter-Kern et al. (2013) Students who participated in Service Learning had MORE KNOWLEDGE about Holland’s Theory.

Application Coulter-Kern et al. (2013) Seek out Service Learning Opportunities It’s beneficial to you and others! © Filipe Frazao/shutterstock.com

The Decision Making Process © Lucky Business/shutterstock.com The Decision Making Process

Steps to Good Decision Making

The Role of Others: Cultural and Ethical Considerations Tom Peterson, Middlesex County College

Role of Others Others can IMPACT your decision Others may be IMPACTED by your decision

Kohlberg’s Moral Development Pre-conventional Decisions based on possible punishment and self-interest Conventional Rules are rigidly followed Post-conventional Rules are valued but individual values may provide justification for not following the rule

Ethical Decision Making Personal, social, and cultural values impact our decisions Carefully consider how your decision can impact others Critically evaluate all possible options to make good decisions

Ethical Decisions

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Understanding Degree Requirements

© Syda Productions/Shutterstock.com Online Courses

Online Coursework Synchronous Class meets on same day and time but online instead of in person Asynchronous Not together at the same “time”, but you interact with classmates and complete tasks on schedule

What’s the Best Predictor of Success in Online Courses? Self-discipline

Online Coursework Disadvantages Advantages Convenient Flexible Save Travel Time Higher-level Discussions Review Course Content Easily May be more social connections Disadvantages More difficult to identify main points Easy to forget to “go to class” Technology problems Miss out on immediate feedback during discussion Delay in getting questions answered Social connections may be less personal

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© Paul Vasarhelyi/Shutterstock.com Service learning

Defining Service Learning “Service learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities” (National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, 2013)

Exploring the Research Celio, Durlak, & Dymnicki (2011) Research Question: How do students who engage in service learning benefit from the experience? New Tom Photo © Paul Vasarhelyi/Shutterstock.com

The Study Celio, Durlak, & Dymnicki (2011) Meta-analysis: Reviewed 62 Studies on Service Learning; 11,837 students included

The Results! Celio, Durlak, & Dymnicki (2011) Benefits of Service Learning: Higher self-esteem and self-efficacy More engaged in learning Higher levels of civic engagement Better social skills Better academic performance

The So What Factor Celio, Durlak, & Dymnicki (2011) Seek out service learning opportunities © Filipe Frazao/shutterstock.com

© wavebreakmedia/shutterstock.com Internships

Benefits of Internships Learn about careers Network with others Learn transferable skills Resume builder

Career Decision Making © Matej Kastelic/shutterstock.com Career Decision Making

Career Exploration Process Self-Assessment Career Information Taking Action

Identity Status and Career

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Career Decision Making: Self-Assessment Interests Abilities Values

Values What matters to you? Independence Job security Salary Prestige

Abilities Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Verbal/Linguistic Logical/Mathematical Visual-spatial Bodily/Kinesthetic Musical Intrapersonal Interpersonal Naturalistic Existential/Philosophical

Transferable and Soft Skills

McCrae and Costa’s Big Five Personality Factors OCEAN Openness Conscientiousness Extraversion Agreeableness Neuroticism

Myers Briggs Personality Factors

Interests: Holland’s Person-Environment Fit

Interests: Holland’s Person-Environment Fit

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Career information

Websites Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco / Career One Stop www.careerinfonet.org O-NET http://online.onetcenter.org Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center www.fofweb.com/Careers

Informational Interview “An informational interview is a brief meeting between a person who wants to investigate a career and a person working in that career” (Crosby, 2010, 22). © Goodluz/shutterstock.com

Taking Action: Krumboltz’s Theory Take Action Steps Talk to others Seek out internships Conduct informational interviews

Create a Professional Profile © Twin Design/Shutterstock.com

Why Employers Don’t Hire Candidates

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Subsidized Unsubsidized Loans Does not accrue interest Interest accrues immediately

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Your Credit Score High Score: More likely to get loan Better interest rate Higher Limits 760-850 Excellent 700-759 Very Good 660-669 Good 620-659 Fair 580-619 Poor 500-579 Very Poor

Your Credit Score

Evaluating Credit Card

Emotions and Money Decisions