Maximizing the Value of a CU Boulder Degree Your Student’s Professional Development Presented by Dr. Lisa Severy, Director of Career Services Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs

Our Approach in Career Services Career Decision-Making Who Am I and What Do I Want? Strengths Based Approach What’s Out There? The World of Work Decision Action Evaluation

No Promise of Life-Long Employment No Predictable Career Paths Viewing Employers as Clients Multicultural & Global Highly Technical in Every Field Extended Adolescence & Exploration –More Likely to Return Home After Graduation –More Likely to Change Jobs Frequently Your Child’s World of Work

Interesting Work Good Benefits Job Security Chances for Promotion Opportunity to Learn New Skills Geographic Location Minimum Week for Annual Leave High Income Being able to work independently Limited job stress Preferred Job Characteristics

Tuition Reimbursement Good Health Care Benefits In-House Training Performance Bonuses Flexible Work Hours Internal Job Postings Formal Mentoring Informal Mentoring Responsibility for Complete Tasks Special In-House Experiences Best Practices for Retaining Young Adults

What Employers Want Flexible Focused Directed Connected

Marketable Skills Computer Skills Quantitative Skills Communication Skills Marketing Skills Scientific Skills Foreign Language Skills Leadership Skills

Gaining These Skills Required & Elective Coursework Student Organizations & Activities Student Government - CUSG Volunteer Work Internships – Paid or Unpaid, Credit or No Credit Jobs Study Abroad

Value-Added Enhancements Grades Extracurricular Activities Contacts Job-Seeking Skills Relevant Course Work/ Course Projects Professional Experience Appropriate Use of Social-Networking Sites

Considering Graduate School Reasons to Attend Advanced Training in a Specific Discipline Requirements for Certain Fields Higher Marketability & Wage (in some fields) Joy of Learning & Research Reasons Not to Attend Lack of Career Focus Pressure from Family or Friends Misconceptions About the Job Market Lack of Maturity Unrealistic Expectations of Graduate School

Listen & Encourage Open Discussion Reinforce the Idea that a Major and Career Decisions are NOT Permanent Encourage Exploration Help Students Connect with Professionals in Fields in Which They’re Curious –LinkedIN How YOU Can Help

Support from CU Career Counseling & Academic Advising Forever Buffs Internships & Co-Ops –(Major Department or Career Services) Student Employment Undergraduate Research Opportunities Career & Professional Development Programming Career Fairs & On-Campus Recruiting LinkedIn Networking Group

Snapshot Current Estimated Annual ROI: Out-of-State, 9.5%In-State, 12%

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Come See Us! Career Services Open House Today! 1:30 – 3:00 pm, C4C