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The following topics may be customized and presented in your
classroom by contacting the Career and Advising Center at
Extension 2551
Quick Overview of Career and Advising Services (5-15 minute
overview)
- Overview of services available to students
- Assessments, career planning and exploration, resources
- Job Search preparation, resume review
How to Choose a Major or Program of Study
- Quick assessment and description of career interest areas
- Classroom activities on related careers and programs
- Websites to explore majors
Researching Careers
- Current trends in occupational growth rates and wages
- Websites
- Can be a customized presentation for any particular field of
study
- Internet information related to skills, training, and
aptitudes required for occupations
Tapping into the “Hidden Job Market” to get a Job
- How to conduct informational interviewing and networking
- Identify your target jobs, research companies
- Use the internet productively
- Compose a 30-second “personal ad”
Interviewing Skills and Mock Interviews
- Techniques and tips for winning the job
- Questions employers may ask; good questions to ask employers
- Interview preparation
- Professional image
Resumes that Work
- Customized overview of resume writing tips geared to your
field
- Formats, skills, action verbs
- Electronic resumes
Personal Portfolio Development
- Identify your competencies and learn how to gather artifacts
- Organize a portfolio and access electronic portfolio ebsite
- Presenting your portfolio
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