1. Tusculum University Advanced Career Workshop 2019-2020
Presenter: Robin Lay
Revised 8/21/19

2. VIDEO CLIP “Sully” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjKEXxO2KNE
BE PREPARED
VIDEO CLIP “Sully”
Prepare for the unknown. (208 seconds.)
Prepare early and continue to practice skills.
Keep asking for help with each developmental stage.

3. It Really is Who You Know…
Know Yourself
Know Industry
Know Employer
Know Job
When you know what you want, then, you can map a successful path.

4. Four-Year-Plan
A Four-Year-Plan is posted on the TU Career Services website.
Doors of Opportunity – Be Prepared!
Golden Tickets: Doors of opportunity open at critical times during your college career. Only those who have prepared will be ready to walk through those doors, when they open. Some of those doors will close before you graduate, never to open again. Each door leads to another door. Don’t miss your golden opportunity!

5. Academic Advising & Career Advising
Every time you meet with your Academic Advisor, discuss your career goals.
Each semester check your progress toward your career goals. (Review the Four-Year-Plan.)

6. Career Development Basics
Career Assessment
Networking
Linkedin Profile & College Central Network
Informational Interviews / Mentor
Social Media Review
Preparation & Practice (Takes time!)
Resume/Cover Letter/Interview-Dress / Interview- Questions/Business Cards / Thank You Notes
1. Assessments, career counseling, informational interviews
2. Find a Mentor/Cheerleader who can see the path ahead of you and communicate hope
3. Linked In – yes / Facebook – no; College Central Network - yes
4. Linked in Picture (7x more likely to connect), join and attend professional association meetings
5. Research jobs, industries, companies and interviewers on internet sites-including Linked In, informational interviews also are helpful in this step . Read Document Library Information on CCN
6. Get a mentor, find someone working in the industry, in which you think you want to work, ask them to lunch or coffee (pay for lunch/coffee), be prepared with good questions – don’t waste their precious time, build relationship by asking them to multiple meetings, remember to thank them in person and thank you note, over time this person may b/c a mentor. Be a mentor for someone else
7. Ask for a 2 or 3 sentence reference from current or former boss and coworker on Linked In
Volunteer in the community, attend professional meetings, exchange business cards, build a contact network on Outlook and Linked In, help others/don’t just ask for help;
9. Join professional associations, attend meetings, develop a professional presence online/branding, make some business cards ($20 for a “Do it your-self kit” at Staples)
10. When you know yourself, the industry, company and interviewer –preparing the resume and interview skills is much easier and much more productive. Prepare a targeted cover letter/resume/CV. Practice doing a behavioral interview. Be strategic in choosing where you want to apply/work.
It takes longer than you think. If you work on this over your 4 years then you will be much closer to your dream job. If you wait until you graduate, it will likely take you 6 months to get your first interview and, 6 months to one year to find a job.

7. Career Assessments Values Assessment Tratify Strength’sQuest
MBTI & SII
Values Assessment
What Can I Do With This Major? (WCIDWTM?)

8. Networking for a Job Most jobs are obtained through networking – 85%
Elevator Pitch Video
Network - volunteer work
Linkedin account
Join College Central Network - Student Account

9. Linkedin Profile Join Linked In
Set up account in invisible mode. Ask for help.
View information on TU Career Services website.
Develop a branding strategy.
Upload professional photo to Linkedin account.
Strategically connect with peers and professionals.
If someone offers to help you connect on Linkedin. Don’t drop the ball. You might not get another chance.

10. Informational Interviews
Linkedin or In Person
Research the company. Research the industry. Ask the interviewer for additional sources for research.
Write a thank you note within 24 hours.
Thank You Matters Video:

11. Social Media – Dynamite!
Powerful Tool in careful hands!
Clean up your social media accounts.
No drinking or otherwise questionable pictures
No Social/Political Commentary
No negative comments (It’s a small world)
No disrespecting boss or coworkers (current/past)
No foul language
Monitor your protections- regularly
Be Smart on Social Media Video

12. Preparing the Resume & Cover Letter
Effective Resumes require multiple revisions and careful editing.
Targeted resume and cover letter for each job.
College Central Network – Resume Builder
Interview & Resume Tips –

13. Preparing for Interviews I
Research the company online
Rehearse questions (employer will ask)
Prepare questions (to ask employer)
Send a thank you note within 24 hours of interview
Dress for Success:
Can You Tell the Difference? (CFP Board Ad):
Top Ten Interview Mistakes Video: videos/

14. Preparing for Interviews II
Body Language Video:
Eleven Reasons Why You Won’t Get Hired: graduate-eleven-reasons-why-i-will-never-hire-you
Practice! Schedule an appointment for a mock interview. This helpful link will also help you prepare:

15. Pioneer Certified Program Checklist
Complete Student Registration on CCN at
Complete a Career Assessment: (Tratify recommended)
Resume Review by Career Staff
Professionalism Orientation by Career Staff
Networking Requirement (Career Readiness Events)
Active Interviewing Requirement
Benefits to Pioneer Certification:
Honor Cord for Graduation & Certificate of Completion

16. Career Preparation: “Swim at Your Own Risk”
Preparing for your career without help is like swimming without a life guard.
You might be okay...
You might not.

17. Contact Information
Career Services - Room # 405 Niswonger Commons
Director, Robin Lay
Phone:
Available most weekdays by appointment (9am-5pm)
Evening appointments available by appointment on a limited basis
Drop-in hours most weekdays (3pm-4pm) for (15 minutes)
Appointments available for Tusculum Alumni
Stay motivated the job search is a marathon not a sprint!