Welcome Parents! What Can Career Services Do For Your Student? Mary J. Hatlen, MS, GCDF, CCSP Director, Career Services
Question… What is the goal you want for your student upon graduation from Marian University? Job… Move out of the house… Start paying his/her own bills… My goal for your student: Find their career “fit”
Interesting factoids… 1.9M Bachelor’s Degrees awarded in 2018-2019 Weekly earnings increase 68% and unemployment rate decreases 48% However… 2 /10 graduates will work for minimum wage How does your student set themselves up for career success? Getting involved and investing in themselves E-A-R-L-Y. Here’s how… Success is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice. Sources: National Center for Education Statistics Bureau of Labor Statistics
Freshmen Externship Opportunity What is this?? • 1-week “mini” internship at partner organization (40+ organizations!) • Held over winter break: January 13-17, 2020 • Students need to apply: online application, résumé, goal statement • Notated on student’s transcript! • On-campus housing available for local placements Why do this?? • Provides students a firsthand experience at an organization by observing, engaging and exploring a career field of interest. • Most important - connecting with employers … Exploration + Exposure *70% of jobs are realized through networking…just sayin’… Team Effort!! Please encourage your student to apply!
Introducing… McKenna Vande Hey 2019 Freshmen Extern Major: Criminal Justice Placement: Waupun Police Department “The abundance of information that I soaked up from my externship was very helpful and will continue to be helpful. I will use this information to get the best education and training needed for my future. If I were asked before my externship what a career in policing would be like, I wouldn’t have been able to give an accurate answer. Now, after my externship, I can.”
Introducing… Kaniala Aragon 2019 Freshmen Extern Major: Radiologic Technology Placement: Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh “The greatest benefit I gained from completing and participating in the externship is validation and clarity when it comes to my career plan. The externship has really given me a clearer view of my career plan and has indeed giving me something to think about. There is no doubt in my mind that I would enjoy the work I would be doing if I graduated with a major in radiologic technology.”
Externship Activities Example of Activities… • Guest spot on morning talk radio program • Creation of blog on company website • Observe various surgical procedures • Classroom observation and involvement • Participation in “new employee” orientation • PD ride-a-long, investigative interviews, dispatch • Shadowing department leaders • Working with clients …to name a few…
Developing a 4-Year Career Plan Adjusting…Exploring…Experiencing…Transitioning Freshman Year: Adjusting…Getting to know oneself • Participate in the Freshman Externship Program! • Visit the Career Services Office early! • Complete a career assessment; Strong Interest Inventory • Create personal Handshake account • Seek assistance with on / off campus jobs • Create a résumé – yes, as a freshman! • Attend career workshops/programs/events – lots to choose from! • Get involved in campus activities; join a club, volunteer, etc. And it doesn’t stop here…
Developing a 4-Year Career Plan Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year Exploring…one’s interests Experiencing…internships Transitioning…Putting it all together • • • Confirming choice of Research and apply for Meet with Career major internships Services to sharpen job • • Research study abroad Research summer jobs in search skills • options a field related to career Make networking a • Take a career preparation goal priority • • course Practice networking Tailor and update • • Update résumé Arrange a mock interview résumé, cover letter, • Create LinkedIn account with Career Services LinkedIn and all social • • Attend career and Take on a leadership role media accounts • internship fairs in a campus organization Identify individuals for • Further explore letters of occupations recommendation
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Next Steps… This is a 3-way partnership: Student – Family – Career Services Investment Today: 4 Years For the Future: 40 Years Encourage your student to participate in campus career events and to meet with Career Services early in the semester. We invite you to partner with Career Services! Mary Hatlen, Director of Career Services 920.923.7161 mhatlen@marianuniversity.edu Administration Building, A101
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