1. Cornerstones for Career College Success 3rd edition
Topic: Career Planning
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2. Change and Career Planning
The world of work is constantly changing
Technology and globalization are key factors
Work ethic is still important!
College students of today are likely to have several careers in their lifetimes
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3. Job v. Career?
A job a place you go to complete tasks and earn a paycheck
A career is something you own that enhances your life and bring internal rewards along with monetary satisfaction
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4. Ten Strategies for Your Future
Make good grades
Acknowledge your abilities, values, interests
Advance your technology skills
Hone your speaking, writing, communication
Actively explore your career options
Get involved and stay active
Give back to your community
Use your summers wisely
Expand your cultural and global knowledge
Utilize your campus Career Center
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5. Your Career Self-Study
What is your personality type?
What are your interests?
Do you enjoy physical or mental work?
What are your values?
Where do you want to live?
Do you want to travel?
What motivates you?
What are your skills?
Do you like routine?
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6. Undeclared? Ten Steps to Career Decision Making
Dream!
Go where the puck is going!
Talk to your advisor
Use electives
Visit the Career Center
Read, read read!
Shadow
Join pre-professional organizations
Get a part-time job
Get a summer practicum or internship
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7. Cover Letters and Resumes
Keys to getting an interview
Cover letter is first impression and should be personalized for each position
Resume communicates your education, skills, and experience
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8. Tips for Resumes and Cover Letters
Must be typed
Use quality paper
Do not fold for mailing
Must be error-free
Sign your letter in blue or black ink
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9. Call the Resume DOCTOR D = visual design O = job-specific objective
C = clarity and specificity
T = be truthful
O = organization
R = review by others
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10. Types of Resumes Chronological Functional Accomplishment Video
Scannable
Portfolio
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11. Resume Tips Limit to one page when possible Use bullets
Use standard point fonts
Use action verbs: managed, created, built
Be succinct and omit irrelevant information
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12. Choosing References
Select responsible individuals with good writing skills to serve as references
Get permission and provide your resume to them
Get complete contact information
Send thank-you’s to them
Develop a list to take to interviews with you
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13. Business Cards
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14. Networking Attend events/conferences in your field
Join professional organizations
Volunteer in the community or job shadow
Use job search social networking sites
Talk to instructors/family members/contacts
Use your college’s Career Services
Work with recruiters/temp agencies
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15. “Eight Seconds Rule”
You have eight seconds to make an impression with your resume and cover letter
You have even less time to do so during an interview
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16. REWARDS Interviewing Tips
R = establish rapport
E = promote your education and training
W = show willingness to join and to learn
A = appearance is important
R = give positive responses to questions
D = display a demeanor of confidence
S = be sincere
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17. The Thank-You Note Often overlooked but very important
Send immediately after interview
Send whether you want or get the position
Shows your manners and respect
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18. Topic Reflections Identify what you have to offer
Learn to promote yourself in an interview
Select appropriate references
Create a dynamic cover letter/resume
Shadow and do volunteer work
Present yourself in a professional manner
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