1. Presenter: W. Jean Tennyson, UHR, Recruiting & Employment Services
University of Michigan Work-Life Connecting the Dots Conference October 14, 2016
Career Paths at U-M: How to Maximize Your Use of the Career Path Navigator
Presenter: W. Jean Tennyson, UHR, Recruiting & Employment Services

2. Agenda Welcome & Introductions What Are Career Paths?
Career Paths at U-M: How to Maximize Your Use of the Career Path Navigator
Agenda
Welcome & Introductions
What Are Career Paths?
What is the Career Path Navigator?
Identifying/Creating Your U-M Career Path
Final Thoughts…
Q & A

3. Career Path Navigator: http://careernavigator.umjobs.org/
Career Paths at U-M: How to Maximize Your Use of the Career Path Navigator
Career Path: a chosen pursuit; a profession or occupation; the general course or progression of one’s working life or one’s professional achievements
Source: The American Heritage dictionary of The English Language, Third Edition
Career Path Navigator:
A U-M tool designed for use as a general guide to assist job seekers in their personal career planning. It will show how current positions relate to other market titles in the Career Family Classification System. The site allows review and comparison of positions and even career changes, as well as the ability to see what actual market title moves have been made by staff members. This tool references common qualifications from the labor market for a position.

4. Navigating the Career Path Navigator
Career Paths at U-M: How to Maximize Your Use of the Career Path Navigator
Career Path Navigator: Demonstration
Navigating the Career Path Navigator

5. Identifying/Creating Your U-M Career Path
Career Paths at U-M: How to Maximize Your Use of the Career Path Navigator
Identifying/Creating Your U-M Career Path
Self-assessment & Readiness: to help gain direction and perspective in your career objectives – interests, values, skills, personality preferences& interpersonal needs
Career Exploration: use of U-M (& other)resources and tips on taking a self-guided approach to identifying an ideal career path
Job Search Strategies: development of strategies and tools to help you prepare to go after the job you want
Professional Development: access links to education and learning resources
Example of U-M competency tool: Currently being beta-tested
LPD New Course Selection Tool

6. Career Paths at U-M: How to Maximize Your Use of the Career Path Navigator
Final Thoughts:
It’s your individual responsibility to plan and execute your dream journey
Taking ownership and action is the only way you will accomplish YOUR career goal(s)
Q & A
Other Resources:
U-M Career Development Resources Website:
U-M Learning & Professional Development Website:
U.S. Department of Labor - Career One Stop Website:
Thank you for coming!!!