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- 1. HOW TO HAVECAREER CONVERSATIONS WITH STUDENTS A guide for faculty
- 2. Global Career DevelopmentFacilitator Certified Career Services Professional Certified Professional Resume Writer Student & Career Development Specialist at Carroll Community College Colleen Leary, M.A. Maryland Career Development Association National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Maryland Community Colleges Affinity Group
- 3. Students view YOUas the experts Students are more likely to ask their instructors questions about possible career paths, internship opportunities, resumes, interviews, etc., rather than visit Career Services. You don't have to be a career expert to have effective career conversations with your students!
- 4. What did youwant to be when you were growing up? What did you major in when you were in college? What did your career path look like? What advice did you receive along the way or what helped you figure things out? Think about your career journey... Career Reflection Activity
- 5. Themes Usually had adifferent idea of what you want to do College major may or may not reflect what you’re doing now Careers may have changed over time Talked to others about possible career paths You’ve have your own career journey so that experience in itself can be helpful for students!
- 6. Self-exploration Choosing a major Research& exploration Networking Transferable skills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Career Conversations
- 7. Self-exploration What am Igood at? What do I enjoy doing? What kind of environment do I want to work in? What do I value? What are my hobbies? What have I liked or disliked about my jobs?
- 8. Choosing a Majoris NOT choosing a job title Selecting a pathway What do you want to spend the next 2-6 years immersed in learning about What essential skills are acquired Majors as umbrellas What Can I Do With This Major?
- 9. RESEARCH & EXPLORATION INTERNSHIPS& MICRO-INTERNSHIPS VOLUNTEER/SERVICE LEARNING INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS Skill building, improve confidence, obtain experience, make connections Candid Careers Forage Parker Dewey
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- 11. DEVELOP KEY SKILLS Career& Self Development Communication Critical Thinking Equity & Inclusion Leadership Professionalism Teamwork Technology
- 12. Competencies in Curriculum Think abouthow your curriculum already addresses these competencies? Group projects = teamwork & effective communication Analysis of text or resources = critical thinking
- 13. CAREER CONNECTIONS EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS EMPLOYERVISITS CLASSROOM Lunch & Learns Career Presentations Site visits Guest speakers Career Fairs Events on campus
- 14. CAREER CONVERSATIONS SELF-EXPLORATION What amI good at? What do I enjoy doing? What kind of environment do I want to work in? What do I value? 1 A MAJOR IS NOT A JOB TITLE Research, informational interviews, volunteering, service learning, internships, part time jobs, job shadowing, micro-internships & more! Students don't have to pick a job title when they choose a major. They need to identify an area they want to learn about for the next 2-6 years. 2 RESEARCH & EXPLORATION IS ESSENTIAL! 3 NETWORKING Grow your network to find new opportunities. Attend conferences, get a LinkedIn, and talk to people! 4 TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Take time to develop key skills necessary to be successful in any job and any industry! 5
- 15. CAREER COACH CANDID CAREER FOCUS2ASSESSMENT Skills, values, and interests assessments to connect to careers 1 2 3 4 5 OCCUPATIONAL HANDBOOK Research on careers/industries on a variety of topics COLLEGE CENTRAL NETWORK WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR? Connects majors to career paths and professional organizations Exclusive online job board for students, alumni, and the community Assessment to connect skills, values, and interests to careers Series of videos on a variety of jobs and industries 6 CAREER RESOURCES HTTPS://WWW.CARROLLCC.EDU/RESOURCES/CAREER-PLANNING/
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