Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Orientation August 24, 2013 Daria Wielebinski Director, Career Development & Student Success 10 Hot Things to Know!

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Who are Millennials – Gen Y The “ME” Generation Optimistic – You believe in our future Idealism- Ready to take over the world attitude World view – You see the problems in the world, learn & discover Impatience and intolerance for apathy & inaction Entitlement –You are not a passive observer but a global citizen Leadership – Work that makes a difference & lead the change Passion & compassion-make decisions on what is globally right

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Who are Gen Z’s – 1990’s -present Highly connected Highly sophisticated with media More internet savvy Spend more time watching YouTube then network television Ability to multitask Expect instant results and constant feedback Place too much value on opinion and not enough on facts

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY 1.Brought up with digital technology & mass media 2.Best-educated generations ever 3.Want to DO something grand & challenging! 4.You’re courageous! Confident, connected, and open to change! GEN Y & Z

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Consider : Why are you going to college? What do you want from college? Who are the people who can help you? What are your strengths and weaknesses? How hard are you willing to work to make the most out of college? What do you want when you graduate?

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY You don't HAVE to declare your major – yet! You'll probably change your major once... or four times 1

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY 2 Make an Educated Major & Career Decision Take FOCUS 2 Assessment Meet with US!

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Establish Solid Study and Work Ethics 3 Freshman Year: Self-assessments Exploring majors and careers with Focus 2®: Get involved on campus Get to know your advisor Visit the Career Development & Student Success Center! Register on Warrior Careers –Job Board for important announcements and events Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Own Your Education 4 WORKSHOPS

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY How to Build a Powerful Resume How to Ace the Interview Networking: Why it’s Critical in Today’s Job Market LinkedIn Basics Career Skills You Need to Succeed Career Advice to College Students: Tips from Top Recruiters Choosing a Major – Declare Me! Career Exploration Class Getting In: Planning for Grad School Job Search 101

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Engagement Become engaged in campus life Make the campus your new community 5

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Share Your Successes and Struggles You can learn from the past, live in the present, and work on your future 6

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Identify Your Strengths How to use them in stressful situations Figure out how to compensate for your weaknesses 7

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Career Focus Join a career-focused student organization in your freshman year and volunteer to do everything Internships! 8

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY 9 Study Abroad Summer or semester Learn more about life and yourself than you will at ESU

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Live Life With No Regrets Understand the consequences of your decisions, whether they relate to classes, your future, or personal matters 10

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY It’s all about….. Explore Majors and Careers Develop Professional & Job Search Skills Experience Career-related Activities Pursue Professional Jobs and Advanced Degrees

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Resume Critiques Mock Interviews Group Workshops Professional Job Vacancy Listings Major / Career Counseling Warrior Careers On-Line Job Board Career Resource Library On-campus Recruiting Internship & Part–Time Job Listings Career Fairs Grab–n–Go Materials Job Search Guidance

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Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY 9/24What Can I Do With a Major In BIOLOGY 9/26How to Prepare for the Career Fair 10/15 Science & Technology Career Fair – 10/17 Immigration Legal Discussions w/International Students - Michael Laffey. 10/22 Hershey Entertainment Internships 11/13National Career Development Day

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Competition Is Waiting For You Be better prepared Land ahead of the pack Realize and begin to understand that, tomorrow starts today!

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Center Hours and Location Career Development and Student Success Top Floor University Center Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday & Tuesday open until 7:00 PM Drop-in hours Wednesday & Thursday 1:00PM-3:00PM (no appointment needed)

Career Development & Student Success EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Acknowledgements: Maiers, A. (2013, July 14). An open letter to millennials. Retrieved from millennials-thank-you-for-what-i-see-in-you “Do millennials stand a chance in the real world?. (2013, march 31). Retrieved from world.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0. What you do in college matters most: How to get the best return on your college investment. (2013, August 15). Retrieved from