The document outlines various options and ideas for a pre-graduate IT student to explore career paths and opportunities:
1. Create an online coaching platform where experts provide career advice to students.
2. Attend personal development retreats and bootcamps to receive coaching, network, and build self-esteem in deciding on a post-college path.
3. Network by attending events to meet people and find potential job opportunities and contacts.
What is the best way to search for an internship or job? What resources are available? What is the best use of your time when searching? GTRI's GOregistry, LinkedIn, networking, and getting the most out of your career office will be presented.
Everyone has doubts while they are in a job search. Learn how to strengthen your self-confidence in life and job search. The process begins with small steps and positive thinking that we will explore in the session. You can apply these principles throughout the days and weeks ahead to gain confidence from day to day.
What is the best way to search for an internship or job? What resources are available? What is the best use of your time when searching? GTRI's GOregistry, LinkedIn, networking, and getting the most out of your career office will be presented.
Everyone has doubts while they are in a job search. Learn how to strengthen your self-confidence in life and job search. The process begins with small steps and positive thinking that we will explore in the session. You can apply these principles throughout the days and weeks ahead to gain confidence from day to day.
Best practices to start a successful career (Part 1)Thomai Fytili
Start your job research strategy today! Decide what you want to do, find a partner that has the same vision, build your brand and find the job of your dreams!
- Everything is possible!
Print this out and use it as a guide for writing your resume. This is a great tool for high school students and graduates translate their skills and experience to apply to real world careers.
Session 1 (January 14) –Transforming Experience into Future Opportunities Instructor: Joe Bucher, Assistant Director, School of Medicine Career Center
Topics to be addressed include:
Overview of course requirements and goals; introduction to Career of Choice Development Model;
Trainee best practices from CEO Program Alumni;
Creating goals for professional and academic success;
MBTI: Resources for exploring career of choice and internship possibilities.
Welcome to the profession: Where will you be in 25 years? Is that where you w...Jill Hurst-Wahl
These are the slides from a SirsiDynix Institute webinar given on Sept. 24, 2008. The webinar focused on career development and included 10 tips from Ulla de Stricker and Jill Hurst-Wahl.
Creating a personal brand is no longer an option in today's career market. Learn why it matters, how to do it, and why LinkedIn is the best starting place.
Best practices to start a successful career (Part 1)Thomai Fytili
Start your job research strategy today! Decide what you want to do, find a partner that has the same vision, build your brand and find the job of your dreams!
- Everything is possible!
Print this out and use it as a guide for writing your resume. This is a great tool for high school students and graduates translate their skills and experience to apply to real world careers.
Session 1 (January 14) –Transforming Experience into Future Opportunities Instructor: Joe Bucher, Assistant Director, School of Medicine Career Center
Topics to be addressed include:
Overview of course requirements and goals; introduction to Career of Choice Development Model;
Trainee best practices from CEO Program Alumni;
Creating goals for professional and academic success;
MBTI: Resources for exploring career of choice and internship possibilities.
Welcome to the profession: Where will you be in 25 years? Is that where you w...Jill Hurst-Wahl
These are the slides from a SirsiDynix Institute webinar given on Sept. 24, 2008. The webinar focused on career development and included 10 tips from Ulla de Stricker and Jill Hurst-Wahl.
Creating a personal brand is no longer an option in today's career market. Learn why it matters, how to do it, and why LinkedIn is the best starting place.
Platt College- Transitioning from student life to the online worldMelodie Tao
This presentation was created to educate students on using social media and online tools to market themselves during their job search. It includes job search resources, techniques on getting your foot in the door, and interview techniques that are all accelerated with technology.
1. PROBLEM STATEMENT: The pre-graduate
student of IT needs a way to figure out what
he wants to do with his career and job
because he has not very clear what he wants
to do or thought about it
Three main ideas
1. Create an online personal coaching system
This would be an online platform where
experts and professional would advise
young students about career develop-
ment and job search. Entrepreneurs,
employers, talent hunters would be
involved in this platform
2. Personal development courses and bootcamps
This is a retreat to help students decide
what they want to do after college. This
would be a one week retreat to receive
coaching, interact with experts, meet
new people, work in teams and
development of self esteem
3. Attend networking events
This involves listing and attending networking events
where the person can meet new people and
valuable contacts to find a job
In -person coaching
Read books
Read articles
Explore museums about professions
Start searching for jobs actively
Take course on other topics not related to IT
Talk to business owners
Talk to entrepreneurs
Ask friends and contact to make referrals
Get in an online coaching system
If there is no exists an online
coaching system, create one
Define a plan and actions
Attend job fairs
Create a CV
Talk to talent hunters
Create a website with your info
Create a blog in hobbies or your field
Analyze trends in jobs and industries
Evaluate pros and cons of your career
Volunteer on non profit organisa-
tions to get contacts
Volunteer on companies
Study a second degree
Study a diploma on any other field
Keep at school while he makes up his mind
Do nothing (it's an option)
Study supporting subjects such
as English or other languages
Talk to professionals
Create a support group
Generate a group of students to
get orientation
Generate business ideas
Create a business
Attend business creation events
Try new fields to complement his career
Consult with his parents
Assist a Startup Weekend
Talk to friends
Read cases
Do internships
Dedicate time to think about it
Take a break to clear his mind / vacation
Take a course of personal
development
Attend networking events
Attend conferences and shows
Interview employees
Think about his capabilities and skills
Work on his personal elevator pitch
Start thinking positive
Nurture relationships
Talk to professors
Clean and Improve social
network pages
Create a linkIned account
Share useful links in social networks
Talk to successful people
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