© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho Overview of Professional Development Resources

© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center

© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho The Academic Discovery Center page of BYU-Idaho’s website is a great resource for professional development. Visit the link to explore topics from academic planning to career development. BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center

© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho For career and major exploration visit: and-major-exploration and-major-exploration This page covers: Career and Major Exploration Classes Career Assessments Major to Career Career Exploration Resources Majors, Minors and Clusters Career to Major BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center

© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho For information on preparing for and finding a job or career visit: center/students/preparing-for-and-finding-a-job-or-careerhttp:// center/students/preparing-for-and-finding-a-job-or-career This page covers: Career Preparation Mentoring Services Resumes Cover Letters and Follow-up Letters Interview Skills BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center

© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho Job Search and Networking Resources Career Navigator Help Wanted: Local Job Postings Job Search Tips Additional Job Search Resources Networking Tips Networking Resources BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center

© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho Employment Resource Services Centers are a great local resource. Explore their website. Are we successful? Employment Resource Services Center

© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho Local Employment Resource Services Center What to expect when visiting an Employment Center 1. Warm Welcome 2. Develop a Plan (see LDSJobs.org “Article Index”) Career Objective? What Needs to be Done? Resources to Accomplish What Needs to be Done? Action Plan 3. Workshops and Other Events & Resources Career Workshop Self-Employment Workshop Professional Placement Program

© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho Services Offered at an Employment Center Workshops The Career Workshop Self-Employment Workshop Professional Placement Program Networking Group Accelerated Job Search Program Networking Resources, including networking groups One-on-One Coaching – Career Counseling Job Posting Database – 15,573 posted jobs DFW metro Meetings and Events Employment Resource Services Center

© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho The Career Workshop covers 1. My Goals Looking Backwards to See Forward 2. My Resources Who Can Help Me – My Network of: People, Places, Publications including Social Media 3. My Interaction with Resources How Do I Use These Resources most efficiently 4. My Continued Success Things I Need to Do to Prepare For My Next Job Local Employment Resource Services Center

© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho The Professional Placement Program, includes: The Career Workshop for Professionals, to: 1. Proven Job Search 2. Build Your Network- LinkedIn, Networking Meetings 3. Resources Available to You 4. Who Can Participate? Accelerated Job Search Program: (Success: aver 38 days) 1. Practice 2. Polish 3. Perfect 4. Pray Local Employment Resource Services Center

© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho Contact Your Local Center’s Employment Advisers Address: Phone: Hours: Web Address: Your Ward & Stake Employment Specialists can help, too. Local Employment Resource Services Center