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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 Exploring…one’s interests

• Confirming choice of

major

• Research study abroad
• ptions
• Take a career preparation

course

• Update résumé
• Create LinkedIn account
• Attend career and

internship fairs

• Further explore
• ccupations

Junior Year Experiencing…internships

• Research and apply for

internships

• Research summer jobs in

a field related to career goal

• Practice networking
• Arrange a mock interview

with Career Services

• Take on a leadership role

in a campus organization Senior Year Transitioning…Putting it all together

• Meet with Career

Services to sharpen job search skills

• Make networking a

priority

• Tailor and update

résumé, cover letter, LinkedIn and all social media accounts

• Identify individuals for

letters of 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