1. TRANSFERRING YOUR LEADERSHIP TO CAREER DEVELOPMENT

2. LEADERSHIP AT KALAMAZOO COLLEGE What type of leadership position do you hold & what skills will you gain ?

3. COMMON SKILLS OF A LEADER AT KALAMAZOO COLLEGE  Communication Skills  Organizational Skills  Event Planning  Teamwork  Transparency  Flexible  Multitask  Consulting  Professionalism

4. Source: http://finntrack.co.uk/learners/leadchr.html

5. WHAT SKILLS ARE NEEDED IN TODAY’S JOB MARKET  http://jobs.utah.gov/wi/pubs/adultcareerguide/skillsi ndemand.pdf http://jobs.utah.gov/wi/pubs/adultcareerguide/skillsi ndemand.pdf  http://www.moneycrashers.com/4-skills-that- employers-are-looking-for-in-any-job-market/ http://www.moneycrashers.com/4-skills-that- employers-are-looking-for-in-any-job-market/  http://careers.guardian.co.uk/careers-blog/ten-skills- future-work http://careers.guardian.co.uk/careers-blog/ten-skills- future-work  http://www.businessinsider.com/transferable-skills- key-in-todays-job-market-2013-3 http://www.businessinsider.com/transferable-skills- key-in-todays-job-market-2013-3

6. HOW TO FLAUNT YOUR SKILLS  Resume, Resume, Resume!  Cover Letter  During an interview  Tap into networks

7. RESUME Experience/ Activities/ Leadership Section Of course by using descriptive language  Collaborated, Lead, Demonstrated, Planned  Be specific!

8. COVER LETTER  If a job application requires a skill that you acquired from being a leader at K, write about it in your cover letter  SEE JOB REQUIREMENTS!  http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portage-Human- Resources-Representative-Job-MI- 49002/2584453/?feedId=1074&utm_source=Indeed&utm_ca mpaign=Stryker&codes=IND http://www.stryker-careers.com/job/Portage-Human- Resources-Representative-Job-MI- 49002/2584453/?feedId=1074&utm_source=Indeed&utm_ca mpaign=Stryker&codes=IND

9. INTERVIEW  Use examples DO NOT simply explaining your position  Remember STAR  Situation, Task, Action, Result!

10. NETWORK  Connect with alumni that were involved with the same things you are today  LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool!  http://www.linkedin.com/nhome/ http://www.linkedin.com/nhome/  http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMembers=&gid=3 160798&sik=1368808816571 http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMembers=&gid=3 160798&sik=1368808816571

11. JOIN THE GUILDS OF KALAMAZOO COLLEGE  Enhance your network  Reach out to Alumni  7 Guilds for your area of interest  Arts & Media, Law, Business, Science & Technology, Health, Non-Profit & Public Service, Education

12. CLOSING CAREER ADVICE  Drop-in hours Monday-Thursday from 1:30PM-4:00PM  Sign Up for list serve for event invites  Make an appointment with a Career Councilor  Questions? Concerns?  Email me at k09br01@kzoo.eduk09br01@kzoo.edu  Drop in on Mondays 1:30-4:00, Tuesdays & Thursday 1:30-2:30PM