1. Time Management & Organization Kyra Young SCS Program Coordinator SCS Alumnus - UCLA, 2012 9/19/2013 SCS Career Planning Webinar Series

2. Agenda What is Time Management? Organization? When should you use it? Why is it important? How can I build and develop those skills? Q&A

3. What is it? Time ManagementOrganization Definition: The analysis of how working hours are spent and the prioritization of tasks in order to maximize personal efficiency in the workplace Definition: The ability to use your time, energy, resources, etc. in an effective way so that you achieve the things you want to achieve.

4. When should you use it? School Classes Homework Office Hours Job Application Follow-up Interview Work Important Events Meetings Organizational Events/Activities Time Management and Organization can be beneficial in almost any circumstance that requires a commitment. To the left are a few examples of situations in which one should be considerate of time and put in some effort towards organization.

5. You should definitely use Time Management and Organization when you find yourself juggling more than one commitment! Why? To avoid stress and becoming overwhelmed!

6. Why is it important? Time Management and Organization are important and beneficial because: Responsibility Less things to remember Shows willingness to put in effort Accountability Skills (i.e. time-efficient and organized) on resume Balanced person

7. How can you manage your time and become more organized? Utilize Resources Paper Materials Technology Internet Verbal Calendars Planners Post-Its/ Sticky Notes Ask your friends for reminders Phone / Computer Calendars Memos/Notes Appointments & Reminders Alarm clocks See above Sources: www.workrave.org Microsoft outlook

10. Time Management Matrix

11. Communication makes a difference in almost every situation! Can’t make an event, activity, meeting? Tell someone! Sent out a job application last week? Create a reminder to follow-up with the employer Ask questions so you do not have to spend your valuable time figuring them out yourself. No question is a wrong question! How…(continued) Most common ways: Phone (call, text) E-mail

12. Kyra Young SCS Program Coordinator SCS Alumnus - UCLA, 2012 Any Questions?