1. From College to Career: A Webinar for Parents of Seniors Tuesday, November 10, 2015 12 – 1 PM ET Presenter: Andrea Dine, Executive Director, Hiatt Career Center Moderator: Alexandra Stephens, Associate Director, Career Programs & Engagement Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center

2. Agenda Current job climate and value of a liberal arts education Hiatt Career Center’s career development philosophy for college students and alumni What to expect and what you can do to help now Looking forward: timeline by class year and what you can do to help in the future

3. That Was Then...This Is Now Then Students think about careers senior year Employers expected to train employees Students access opportunities via bulletin boards and binders A majority of students are hired by large organizations Now Career is factor in the college decision process Students may think about career issues early in college Employers want college grads who have developed professional skills Students access opportunities via myriad mediums that evolve and change daily A majority of students are hired by medium to small organizations Hiatt, 1993

4. Liberal Arts = Career (Not Just a Job)

5. Career Outcomes for Brandeis Grads *49% response rate

6. Career Development Philosophy ReflectExploreConnect

7. How Students Hear About Us Welcome emails at beginning of year Weekly emails with resources/featured events Social media presence: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn Tabling and presence at campus-wide events Co-sponsored programming with student organizations, academic departments and administrative offices Referrals from faculty, coaches and fellow professionals B.hired account (sign in with UNet ID) You! (Feel free to share this webinar with your student)

8. Professional Skill-Building Career Research Professional Communication - Connecting Experience with Opportunity –Etiquette –Networking & Elevator Pitch –Resumes & Cover Letters –Graduate/Professional School Essays –Interviewing Job/Internship Search Strategy Advanced Study Application Strategy

9. Graduate School Timeline Applying Now Make final section of programs Complete required exams Finalize recommendations Complete essays and application Submit applications Applying in Future Apply the year before enrollment “Bank” exams Secure future recommendations and stay in touch Research programs when goal is known

10. Campus Recruiting Timelines Early Birds Large, Competitive Finance Firms Management Consulting Federal Government with Background Check Large Rotational Programs Traditional Recruiting Communications Science Social Services Government Education Law Healthcare Year-round Computer Science

11. Professional Resources Major Pages –Skills, alumni career paths Spotlight on Careers –Industry overviews, field-specific job search sites, salary info, alumni advice, resume tips B.hired –Hiatt’s home for postings, employers, event calendars + –Vault, NACE Salary Survey, Privco LACN Databases –Vetted job opportunities for liberal arts

12. Hiatt Signature Programs Employer Engagement Industry Nights: Case Competition and Field-Based Networking Employer Spotlights & Information Sessions Career Fairs: Just In Time & Career and Internship Connection Networking & Skill Development Wisdom Wanted Brandeis University Career Connections Alumni and Employer Office Hours Networking Events in Various Cities

13. Get Involved with Brandeis Career-related volunteer opportunities –Share career advice –Post open jobs/internships –Network in-person and online University-wide opportunities University events calendar

14. Questions?

15. Next Steps Fill out our satisfaction survey to let us know how we did and ask any additional questions Register for upcoming alumni webinarsupcoming alumni webinars Join the Brandeis Parents & Families Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/BrandeisParents/ www.facebook.com/groups/BrandeisParents/ Contact us: –Email: hiattcenter@brandeis.eduhiattcenter@brandeis.edu –Phone: 781-736-3618 –Website: www.brandeis.edu/hiatt/www.brandeis.edu/hiatt/ –Social: /hiattcareercenter @hiattatbrandeis http://bit.ly/BrandeisLinkedIn