Powerpoint presentation presented by Ms. Laurie Davis of the Yeshiva University Career Development Center at the Second Annual College EDge Seminar and Fair Day, March 23, 2012.

1. Making the Most Out of College
Laurie Davis
Director, Counseling & Programming
Career Development Center

2. Agenda
 Taking advantage of resources
 Extracurricular activities
 Faculty
 Professionalism
 Thinking about your career early

3. Resources at College
 Academics: Advising, Tutoring, Faculty
 Support: Counseling, Disabilities, Health
Services
 Student Life: Housing, Activities, Athletics
 Financial Aid
 Registrar

4. Getting Involved On Campus
 Network
 Enhance your resume
 Gain skills
 Gain exposure
 Options: clubs, athletics, student council,
newspaper, tutoring, volunteer, etc.

5. Faculty
 Building relationships
 Office hours
 Letters of recommendation
 Networking
 Conflicts

6. Email to a Professor
Hey,
I am applying to an internship for this semester
and was wondering if you would be a reference
for me. i’d really appreciate it- thx!
Jon
Now let’s discuss!

7. Professionalism: Writing
 Impressions of you and your work
 Think before you write
 Keep your audience and purpose in mind
 Do not write as if you are talking to the person
 Do not use IM/text abbreviations
 Proofread!
 Use spell check but with caution

8. Professionalism: Verbal Interactions
 Don’t approach when heated
 Giving people context
 Listening
 Prepare in advance
 Eye contact and body language
 Dressing appropriately

9. Career Development Process
 Step 1: Self reflection
 Step 2: Research - explore different career fields
 Step 3: Narrow and focus
 Step 4: Implement decision
 Step 5: Review, assess, analyze, learn

10. What You Can Do Now
 Contact admissions and ask to speak with
current students
 Explore subjects and career areas that might be
of interest:
– Read online (www.bls.gov/oco)
– Speak with professionals (informational interviews)
– Gain experience: volunteer / shadow / intern
 Review course catalog and school website

11. Final Thoughts? Questions?
Career Development Center
www.yu.edu/cdc