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"What the world needs is more people who know what they really want to do and who do it at their place of work as their chosen work. The world needs more people who feel true enthusiasm for their work. The world needs more people who have taken the time to think out what they uniquely can do and what they uniquely have to offer the world."
RICHARD BOLLES
 

Serious college students recognize the difference between a job and a career. Most college students seek a college education because they want greater opportunity regarding their professional pursuits.

Successful college students are goal oriented. They have a strong sense of focus. They possess initiative and determination. They understand the importance of preparation. They plan ahead.

Successful college students are diligent and deliberate about their career exploration and career planning efforts. They develop and utilize strategies that empower them to effectively manage their job search with greater control and more choice. 

"Career planning and
job seeking skills
have now become
essential survival skills
in today's economy."


J. MICHAEL FARR

COLLEGE TO CAREER TRANSITION
What can college students begin doing while they are still in school that will contribute to their overall credibility upon graduation?  What activities help college students build their professional skills and enhance their college experience?

JOB MARKET TRENDS
What are the realities of today's competitive job market? What facts do you need to be aware of as you enter the ever-changing workplace?

SKILLS EMPLOYERS VALUE
What traits and characteristics will make you the best employee? What skills and qualifications will make you the best candidate? What are employers really looking for when they seek talented workers?

"We were meant to work
in ways that suit us,
drawing on our
natural talents and
abilities as a way to
express ourselves and
contribute to others."


MARSHA SINETAR

CAREER PLANNING
How is the career development process enhanced by effective self assessment? How can a serious career planner improve his or her goal setting and decision making skills?

CAREER EXPLORATION
Gathering accurate and up-to-date career information is a vital component to success in pursuit of one's vocation. What tools and resources are available to the serious career planner for investigating his or her career options and conducting research that will be helpful in determining the proper career direction?

"Where your talents
and the needs of
the world cross,
there lies
your vocation."


ARISTOTLE

RESUME WRITING
In what ways can candidates enhance their ability to effectively market themselves on paper? What techniques can be used by candidates to ensure their resumes will attract attention and spark interest?

INTERVIEW PREPARATION
How can candidates improve their presentation and promote their candidacy through the job interview process? How can candidates more effectively prepare themselves for their next interview?

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
What methods of conducting a job search are the most effective? How do successful candidates gain control over their job search and achieve greater choice in the job market?

"Far and away
the best prize that
life offers is the
chance to work hard
at work worth doing."


THEODORE ROOSEVELT




 

 


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