1. Student Employment Positions, Relevant Skills, and Connecting the Dots Student Supervisor Workshop October 27, 2011

2. Agenda All Jobs are important Skills – work (and life) Effectively articulating skills Question/Answer (Skewer the Messenger)

3. All Jobs Are Important Effectively impart to students how the position(s) impact the operation of the college and your office/area. This is/can be challenging to do so in some instances. Crucial to set expectations. Not a “homework” job. They may believe the job is beneath them. Job titles – work study vs. ? Ask for their feedback, suggestions to improve or enhance processes.

4. Effective Skill Articulation Communication, listening, teamwork, technology, conflict resolution, etc. Convey that they are building upon skills they already possess and are in a position to learn new skills. Employers will want to know what skills they possess. Help the student realize the variety of skills inherent to the job. Walk them through a short list of key skills…some of which might not be readily apparent at first glance.

5. Dealing with Recalcitrance Students are very bright and talented They do bring different talents and gifts From time to time, you encounter a student that just doesn’t work. Any examples? What do you do? As hard as it is, the best course (after all options are exhausted) is to terminate them. A “teachable moment” for the student. Inconvenient, in the short term, for you/the office. Best for both in the long term.

6. Questions and Comments