Ottawa University Career Services APOS Update

11/12/2014 Research Shows… Students who are provided opportunity and are in tune to their future career - and - use available career resources , are more successful with getting into graduate school or landing a job upon graduation. OU Student Career Resources: Joanna Walters Director of Career Development and Placement APOS Advising Team Faculty OU Resource Platforms External Internet Platforms

Navigating the Career Journey

Career Planning Assessing personal interests and preferences KEY CONCEPTS: Assessing personal interests and preferences Choosing the optimal degree field Exploring Career Options in this field Guidance for Internship opportunities Job Search Materials Preparation/Coaching Interview Preparation/Coaching Career Fair opportunities and connections - Mentoring Job Search Preparation/Coaching Workplace Transition preparation/Coaching

JOURNEY www.kansascareerpipeline.org One-stop on-line product for career resource needs: A Personal Assessment of the Student A Review of Occupations Exploration of Majors for associated Occupations A Connection to Scholarships, Graduate School Opportunities, Internship opportunities, etc…. Job Search Tools (create resume, cover letter, job apps, interview support, social networking supports) National Databases for the Job Search A Personal E-Portfolio (web page) for Public Viewing

Career Resources Student Portal – www.myottawa.edu Occupational Outlook Handbook - http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Salary.com - www.salary.com

Career Assistance I provide career assistance to all OU students. Email Phone I can review and provide feedback for RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, REFERENCES. It is easiest to do this if I get it as an editable doc. We are working to build and provide additional APOS resources and information through our communication channels…I am interested to hear your thoughts and ideas. We will brainstorm at the end today!

Career Program Development There is work to do – we are building! As we continue to streamline processes in APOS, this will become fundamentally easier. As I continue to progress in my role, opportunities for programming will be realized on a more ongoing and consistent basis. We will work together to continue to build career programming opportunities for APOS Students.

EXAMPLES: WORKSHOPS: Building the Resume– “The Anatomy of a Resume”– this Fall in Ottawa The “Importance of Effective Soft Skills in the Workplace” – under development The Role of the Cover Letter – under development “Preparing your Portfolio” – under development “Student Teaching Career Seminar” – piloting in KC next week. “Professionalism, Social Media & Leadership” – for RA’s this Fall EVENTS: Mock Interviews – professionals interview students Job Fairs – availability of Outside Fairs listed on Student Portal; future internal fairs on our campuses Resumania – this fall in Ottawa Exploration of a Major – next Spring in Ottawa

EXAMPLES: PROJECTS Opportunities: Targeted Data Collection/Analysis – Career Centered Opportunities: Will help us better understand where we are doing well Where we need help – and therefore target programming Software Update - PCI (collaboration with Advancement) Alumni/Student Mentoring Job Postings with outside organizations and interested to hire OU graduates Potential Internship Connections Access to professionals, in a variety of fields, who will participate with and offer programs for our students. An active Alumni base interested in career collaboration, and… Alumni Connections for Students…which will lead to JOBS!

EXAMPLES Career Course Development: under consideration One credit hour courses Focused on Career Topics Will take refinement and Approval from the academic side of the house…. working on these concepts. Topics under consideration… Career Exploration Job Search Skills Preparing You for the Job Market Social Media – Your Personal Career Brand At a Crossroads – New Degree, New Career

Let’s Brainstorm…Thank You! In Summary… As you have opportunity, encourage students (where applicable to your role) to think about and plan for the future as a part of their studies today. The Student is charge of their own Career; their ownership is important. We provide Resources to help in the student’s Career Journey. Program Development is a Process…. PATIENCE is required (for all of us). It will take strong Collaboration. I welcome all Ideas! Let’s Brainstorm…Thank You!

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