1. C AREER D EVELOPMENT C ENTER Heather Sprandel - Director, Career Center

2. C AREER Q UIZ Let’s test your knowledge!

3. C AREER Q UIZ 1. Top 5 Fastest Growing Occupations for Business Majors, between 2006 - 2016 Accountants and Auditors Business Analysts Computer and Information Systems Managers Health Service Managers Business Operations Specialists 2. In 2016, which two age groups will be the largest within the U.S. labor force? A.16-24 (people born in 2000 and after) E. 55 Years and Older (people born in 1961 and after)

4. C AREER Q UIZ 3. When describing the perfect college graduate, employers rate the importance of candidate qualities/skills – Rank the following qualities (1 being the most important quality). 1. Communication Skills 2. Strong Work Experience/Work Ethic 3. Teamwork Skills 4. Initiative 5. Interpersonal Skills 4. According to employers, what are the failings of new college graduates? Circle 3 from the following characteristics: Lack of Work Experience Presentation Skills Leadership/Initiative

5. CAREER CENTER Purpose - Provide students with knowledge, skills, and insight in the career development, professional development and employment processes. Mission - Assist students with positive career explorations, whether their chosen career path includes pursuit of experiential educational experiences, pursuit of an advanced degree or the quest for post- graduation employment. Target Market - Undergraduate and graduate Walton College students and employers and education institutions interested in recruiting the best.

6. TRAINING & SERVICES Professional Development Resume (CV) Preparation Interviewing Skills Employer Networking Image Consulting Job and Internship Searching Assistance Salary Negotiation Social and Dining Etiquette Networking – Career Fairs On-campus Interviews 2600 sq ft 4 professional interview rooms

7. H IGHLIGHTS 2008-2009 Presentation Competition Poster Session Social & Dining Etiquette Diversity in the Workplace

8. B USINESS C AREER F AIR Fall & Spring Semesters 120 Hiring Organizations Over 600 Students

9. 2008 - 2009 Undergraduate Employment Outcomes, Fall 2008 – Spring 2009 87% of graduates responded to the Career Center survey. 70% of job seeking graduates were employed at graduation. $46,665 is the average salary for an undergraduate business major. 83% of graduates were employed in the south (including Arkansas); 77% of graduates were employed in Arkansas. Students received an average of 3 job offers during their job search. 26% of the fall and spring graduating classes, as a whole, will pursue advanced degrees after graduation. 81% of students employed or continuing education utilized a Career Center service.

11. C OOPERATIVE E DUCATION Cooperative Education (Co-op) is an optional, academic program that enables students to gain degree-related experience prior to graduation. The student learns about his/her field of study through hands-on experience in the workplace. Students earn an average of $13/hour Work approximately 20 hours per week Hiring employers (partial) : ABF, American Institute of Foreign Studies, AT&T, Brainard Capital Investment, Carlton Bates, Clinton Foundation, Conoco Phillips, Dillard's, General Mills, Hershey’s, IBM, Merrill Lynch, Rockfish Interactive, Tyson Foods, Wal-Mart.

12. L EADERSHIP W ALTON To provide students, in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, a defined progression of professional development requirements, an enhancement to their educational experience - a plan that combines leadership experience, academic learning and professional and career development training.

13. LEADERSHIP WALTON 125 Group or Individual Community Service projects partial list Project L.I.G.H.T.S., VA Book & Magazine Drive Boys and Girls Club Mentor Salvation Army Fayetteville Animal Shelter Bikes, Blues & BBQ Big Brothers and Big Sisters Youth Bridge Peace at Home Shelter

14. T HANK Y OU Questions?