CAREER PLANNING FOR SUCCESS LUCY GAMMON KIM BILLEAUDEAU

Two Different Centers The Career Counseling Center – Lucy C. Gammon – “Offering Help with Major Decisions” through Career Testing, Career Exploration and Career Decision Making Class. Lee Hall Room 110 Career Services – Kim Billeaudeau – Assists Students with career planning, job search preparation and connecting with jobs and employers. Conference Center Room 104

SAME GOAL - CAREER PLANNING FOR SUCCESS The Career Counseling Center and Career Services can help students with all aspects of their career journey throughout their years at UL Lafayette. Services include information on majors, career testing, career planning and job seeking strategies.

THE CAREER COUNSELING CENTER Academic Success Center Offering Help with “MAJOR” Decisions Lee Hall, Room 110 studentsuccess.louisiana.edu

The Academic Success Center at UL Lafayette houses two academic support centers: The Learning Center and The Career Counseling Center

Goals Self Assessment - to enable students to examine their interests, values, skills and personality characteristics by participating in self- assessment exercises and testing Research and Exploration - to help them gather information about career options and evaluate the pros and cons of different occupations as they may relate to their personal choices and career goals Career Planning - to help students learn the importance of school involvement, part-time and summer jobs, internships, volunteer work, professional organizations, resume writing and networking as early strategies in their career decision-making Future - finally, to have students learn that career development is a lifetime process that can be both exciting and fulfilling

Services of the Career Counseling Center An appointment is NOT needed to use the Center An appointment is NOT needed to use the Center The Center is a free service to all currently enrolled students The Center is a free service to all currently enrolled students Career Testing available Career Testing available Browsing Library Browsing Library Informational materials Informational materials Career Class Career Class Counseling Counseling

Who Runs the Center Lucy C. Gammon – Coordinator of the Center We have a staff of trained student workers who will guide you through your testing process.

Who Visits the Center Perspective students invited by Enrollment Services Incoming students invited during Orientation Currently enrolled student looking to change their major Undeclared students required to come by their advisors Students who are researching what they can do with their degree Students who have been placed on Financial Aid Probation Students registered in ACSK 100 classes through Academic Success Center Students enrolled in the ACSK 140 class Graduate students and alumni

Freshmen Seminar and Intro Classes are Invited to the Center HUMN 101 BADM 100 SCI 101 DSGN 101 EDCI 100 HUMR 100 HIM 101 Nurs 102 Cmps 150 Engr Intro’s

Did you know Did you know Research by Penn State and other institutions has shown that up to 80 percent of students entering college are unsure about their major, even if they've initially declared a major. Up to 50 percent of college students change their majors at least once before graduation, and o n average, college students may change their major three times over the course of their college career. Students who aren't sure about their majors often want a quick decision or a magical answer. But studies have shown that you can’t take shortcuts if you want to find a good career fit.

What Type of Students Come to the Center Students who are Undecided and may have stated their major as “Undeclared”. Students who want to change their major because of lack of interest in the coursework, poor academic performance or inability to meet the criteria needed for that major. Students who are satisfied with their college major but want to do some exploring or research about how that major will lead them to a good career fit. Students who have a specific career in mind but are unsure what to major in to meet their goals.

Some Things to Consider When Students Choose a Major A description of the Major Interesting history and background information about the Major Coursework required for this Major Type of career opportunities that this major will offer Educational level required for those career opportunities Employment outlook—National, State and Regional Average salary levels---National, State and Regional Advice from experts in the field and type of work required

CAREER TESTING 110 Lee Hall CHOICES by Bridges (computer based) SIGI 3 by Valpar (computer based) Campbell Interest and Skill Survey

Career Library 110 Lee Hall Resource information of all types is available in the Career Counseling Center. Learn about the nature of work, education, training, job outlook, salaries, job titles and job descriptions for thousands of careers.

Career Decision Making Class ACSK 140 is a half-semester, one-credit hour course. The class is taught primarily on Moodle. It is recommended for students wanting an in-depth career analysis. Students are required to take career tests in this course.

On the Right Track? Things Students Should Consider Get to know and talk to their advisor about their goals Visit the Career Counseling Center and talk to the counselor and use the tools available at the Center Join a student organization in their field Seek out professionals in the field and ask questions Volunteering in their community provides personal satisfaction and creates a more well rounded person Think about an internship or summer job in their area of study Start a Career file and Resume early

Value of the Career Counseling Center The Center is a very hands-on, student- oriented place for students to come and gather information about career options and evaluate the pros and cons of different occupations and graduate programs as they may relate to their personal choices and career goals.

Career Counseling Center Lee Hall 110 · Offering Help with “Major” Decisions Career Testing Software Vocational Assessment Career Library Career Decision Making Course (ACSK 140) The Career Counseling Center’s hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM M-TH 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM F Most services are FREE to current UL Lafayette students. Please bring your UL Lafayette I.D. with you when visiting our Center. Academic Success Center Academic Success Center

Exploring CAREER SERVICES Conference Center, Room 104

UL Lafayette Career Services department is a division of Student Affairs and provides services to UL Lafayette students and alumni in career planning, development and job seeking strategies. The department serves as a major link between students/alumni and potential employers. The Career Services staff is a team of professionals who are committed to providing quality services to our customers. Welcome to Career Services!

Mission Statement To assist students and alumni in developing and implementing their career goals by providing skill enhancement, career and employer information, and maintaining quality university-employer relationships which provide a link between student and potential employers.

Customers of Career Services StudentsAlumniEmployers Faculty & Staff

Services for Students Job Listings On Campus Interviewing Co-op Program Career & Recruitment Days Workshops Resume Writing Assistance Resource Room Guest Speakers

Any Student or Alumni Seeking a job should Check out CAREER SERVICES ONLINE

Services for Students: Career Services Online Part-timeFull-timeInternships Co-op positions Summer Many local employers as well as employers nationwide are posting jobs for all UL Lafayette students and alumni in CAREER SERVICES ONLINE. Students and alumni can search jobs at no charge!

Benefits to Students and Alumni: Students can set up Job Agents to alert them about openings that meet their criteria ( ed automatically to the student). Maintain an online Personal Career Calendar Manage multiple resumes, cover letters, and other employment related documents Search online listings through Career Services Online for internships, part-time, full-time, co-op and summer jobs that have been posted specifically for UL Lafayette students and alumni. Schedule on-campus interviews (requires registration in our Career Services office to set up) View and RSVP for career events

CAREER SERVICES ONLINE – STUDENT HOME PAGE

Services for Students: On-Campus Interviewing Every Fall & Spring semester Career Services coordinates approximately 40 – 50 employer visits on campus to interview students for Full-time, Internship & Co-op positions.

Services for Students: Cooperative Education Program Cooperative Education is a supervised educational program for qualified students which integrates periods of academic study with periods of paid, professional work experience. Benefits of a Co-op: Retain Full Time student status Gain real world experience Earn $ while learning

Services for Students: CAREER DAYS Representatives from Major Companies & Agencies attend Recruiters from Graduate & Professional Schools attend

UPCOMING EVENTS Spring 2010 Career Days Tuesday, February 23 Student Union Ballroom 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Engineering, Sciences, MIS-Technology Day & Wednesday, February 24 Business, Government, Liberal Arts –General Career Day Student Union Ballroom 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

UPCOMING EVENTS Teacher Recruitment Day Monday, March 15, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Liberal Arts Day Friday, March 26, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Grad School on Location Conference Center, Room 104 Wednesdays, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Services for Students: Workshops/Events Resume Writing Interviewing Tips Mock Interviews Employer Panels Dining/Business Etiquette

Services for Students: Individual Appointments Students may contact the Career Services office to schedule an appointment for individual advising with a staff member during any phase of their career planning or job search process.

Information Provided to Faculty/Staff Services to Students & Employers Cooperative Education Program Career/Recruitment Days Seminars/Events Absent Professor Program Faculty Guide to Standards in Hiring

Career Services Staff Kimberly Billeaudeau, Director Susie Guilbeau, Administrative Assistant Karen Petry, Administrative Assistant

CAREER SERVICES Conference Center, Room 104 Monday – Thursday: 7:30 – 5:00 Friday: 7:30 – 12: http://careerservices.louisiana.edu

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