1. Identifying College Career Resources
by Christina E. Rodriguez
Chief Advising Officer

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My Story
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ROAD TO NOWHERE?
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1976
GROOVY
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Sales, Operations and……
PEOPLE
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Projects
Partnering
PEOPLE
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STUDENTS
INTERNSHIPS & JOBS
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INTERVENTION…
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….requires an earlier start
Text questions to , include #college in beginning of each message so that it gets routed correctly
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What’s Next For You?
Options for Consideration
What to Expect
Gap Year
Vocational Pursuit
Community College
4-year University
Volunteer/Experience/Pay
Training & Possible Placement
Academic combined with Career Advising
Dedicated Career Advising
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Campus Resources
Career Center
Résumé Assistance
Workshops
Career Fairs
Interview Prep
Job Search
Internship Access
Linkedin Profiles
Social Media Intervention
Career Assessments
Employer Engagement
1:1 Advising
Funding?
Your Major’s Dept
Internship Assistance
Faculty Guidance
Alumni Support
Academic Alignment
Research Opportunities
Student Clubs/Orgs
Industry speakers
Field trips
Alumni Network
Scholarship $$s
Community Engagement
Volunteer Experience
Networking Opportunities
Community Involvement
Résumé Builder
Campus
Study Abroad
Student Govt
Academic Honors Societies
Greek Life
Tutoring
Alumni Association
Sports Teams
ROTC
Work Study
ON-CAMPUS JOBS
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PITFALLS
Social Media profiles, postings, pictures and rants.
Academic pressures – do you focus on GPA or gaining experience?
Too much freedom.
Choosing the “right” major.
Spreading yourself too thin.
Forgetting why you’re there.
Social pressures.
Feeling overwhelmed/lost.
Not managing your time efficiently.
Running out of money.
Can you make the right decisions at the right time?
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15. When You Arrive to Your Campus
GO TO ORIENTATION!
If you like any speaker, introduce yourself to them (we remember you).
Go to the Career Center & find out how to get an on-campus job.
Get your résumé ready!
Create your account to start setting up advising appointments, RSVP to workshops and meet employers.
Take an assessment to receive some guidance on career options associated with your major.
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16. Actions You Can Take RIGHT NOW!
Lock down your privacy settings on all social media accounts – set very tight permissions on photo tagging by others.
Research the career resources of campuses/programs that you’re interested in.
Establish a Linkedin (LI) account using LI’s own video resources for students.
Start working on your résumé – focus on accomplishments vs. duties.
Set up an informational interview with someone in the field you’re interested in – use virtual tools if you have to.
Take an early career assessment on O*Net’s Interest Profiler.
Grades matter – don’t coast now, offers are usually contingent.
Be a ROCK STAR at work – it will pay off.
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17. Chief Advising Officer (CAO)
Questions?
Christina E. Rodriguez
Chief Advising Officer (CAO)
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