Do you have a major already picked out? Are you still looking for what you want to do for the rest of your life...or at least the next few years?Now that you're taking all these classes pertaining to your major, what can you do with it anyways?
Do these questions sound familiar?
Check out this site below to view detailed information about your major!
This page gives information about everything you want to know about your major, plus it gives extra links and sources where you can find even more fun stuff about your future career! Check it out!
http://www.careers.siue.edu/majors/majors/default.html
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Career Portfolios...continued....
Welcome back! Did you all have a great Thanksgiving weekend and partake in all the weekend festivities such as eating too much, laying around, watching football, taking a nap, waking up early Friday morning, tackling fellow shoppers...ya know-the good stuff!?
Now that you have the basics of a Career Portfolio (look below), let's look at what else is included in a Career Portfolio.
Here are some great tips!
- Make it stand out!
- Use a dark-colored binder. (Professional looking)
- Your name should be easily found on or in it.
- Use page protectors on all or none of the pages. (don't pick and choose which pages get protected...just cover them all or nothing)
- Your resume and other documents that you create should be printed on bond, watermarked paper.
- Remember, details matter! (Employers notice the little things!!)
Inclusions:What else should be included in a Career Portfolio?
- Award certificates, participatory certificates, newspaper clippings in which you are featured, samples of your best work, letters of appreciation, letters of thanks, etc. (remember not to over do it...the employer doesn' t need EVERY newspaper article or certificate you have. Save the Kindergarten Student of the Week award for something else)
- Anything that highlights your character, involvement, or skill should be included in your portfolio.
- Mini portfolios can include items that pertain to a theme. For example, a management student's portfolio may include items from management classes, activities, events, etc.
- A master portfolio should include everything you would ever want to show someone. You might choose to just use pieces of it for meetings with potential employers.
When should I present my portfolio?
In an interview, you can mention it during the conversation, or the interviewer might ask if you have one. If not, take a few minutes to spotlight it. Don't be shy!
Once again, back to the rules of networking: honk your own horn because if you don't, chances are no one else will!
And finally...Be Creative!
- Put some of your work on the web! This makes it easy for a hiring manager to quickly review your work.
- Include pieces of your written work in your portfolio. Many times, employers will want to see how well you communicate in writing.
- You might consider having a few photocopies of the important pieces of your portfolio to leave with the interviewer.
- The format of a portfolio varies by industry. For example, a CIS student may need an electronic portfolio to showcase some of his or her abilities.
- The only rule about portfolios is to make your portfolio work for you and for the position you're seeking. Include only information relevant to the position you are seeking and to what the company is looking for in a new hire.
Now you are ready to shine!!! Be proud of your accomplishments and make your Career Portfolio show off your strengths & achievements!! Good Luck!
Now that you have the basics of a Career Portfolio (look below), let's look at what else is included in a Career Portfolio.
Here are some great tips!
- Make it stand out!
- Use a dark-colored binder. (Professional looking)
- Your name should be easily found on or in it.
- Use page protectors on all or none of the pages. (don't pick and choose which pages get protected...just cover them all or nothing)
- Your resume and other documents that you create should be printed on bond, watermarked paper.
- Remember, details matter! (Employers notice the little things!!)
Inclusions:What else should be included in a Career Portfolio?
- Award certificates, participatory certificates, newspaper clippings in which you are featured, samples of your best work, letters of appreciation, letters of thanks, etc. (remember not to over do it...the employer doesn' t need EVERY newspaper article or certificate you have. Save the Kindergarten Student of the Week award for something else)
- Anything that highlights your character, involvement, or skill should be included in your portfolio.
- Mini portfolios can include items that pertain to a theme. For example, a management student's portfolio may include items from management classes, activities, events, etc.
- A master portfolio should include everything you would ever want to show someone. You might choose to just use pieces of it for meetings with potential employers.
When should I present my portfolio?
In an interview, you can mention it during the conversation, or the interviewer might ask if you have one. If not, take a few minutes to spotlight it. Don't be shy!
Once again, back to the rules of networking: honk your own horn because if you don't, chances are no one else will!
And finally...Be Creative!
- Put some of your work on the web! This makes it easy for a hiring manager to quickly review your work.
- Include pieces of your written work in your portfolio. Many times, employers will want to see how well you communicate in writing.
- You might consider having a few photocopies of the important pieces of your portfolio to leave with the interviewer.
- The format of a portfolio varies by industry. For example, a CIS student may need an electronic portfolio to showcase some of his or her abilities.
- The only rule about portfolios is to make your portfolio work for you and for the position you're seeking. Include only information relevant to the position you are seeking and to what the company is looking for in a new hire.
Now you are ready to shine!!! Be proud of your accomplishments and make your Career Portfolio show off your strengths & achievements!! Good Luck!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Monday, November 19, 2007
Creating a Career Portfolio
What is an Impressive Portfolio?
A Career portfolio is designed to "flaunt your stuff" like Dwight is here in this picture! I can just see him using this in his career portfolio. An impressive portfolio catches the eye and helps the viewer form a good impression of you in their mind. It showcases your style and your personaility and an impressive portfolio can help you get an intervew, a job, and recognition.
Where do I begin?
To begin your Career Portfolio, here are the essentials you will need: Resume, Transcripts, & Letters of Recommendation.
Resume:
1) Do not title it "Resume." Obviously, it is a resume!
2) Feature your name in bold or make it stand out in some way. Your address and phone number should be easy to find.
3) Highlight your long-term career goals, your educational level and institutions attended, your relevant employment experiences, and other activities.
*Put down what you think the employer wants to see...and what pertains to the job you want*
Transcript:
A potential employer views your transcript as an indication of your efforts to learn presented material. (yes, your grades in college DO matter) If it does not portray a positive image of you, consider leaving it out of your portfolio.
A Career portfolio is designed to "flaunt your stuff" like Dwight is here in this picture! I can just see him using this in his career portfolio. An impressive portfolio catches the eye and helps the viewer form a good impression of you in their mind. It showcases your style and your personaility and an impressive portfolio can help you get an intervew, a job, and recognition.
Where do I begin?
To begin your Career Portfolio, here are the essentials you will need: Resume, Transcripts, & Letters of Recommendation.
Resume:
1) Do not title it "Resume." Obviously, it is a resume!
2) Feature your name in bold or make it stand out in some way. Your address and phone number should be easy to find.
3) Highlight your long-term career goals, your educational level and institutions attended, your relevant employment experiences, and other activities.
*Put down what you think the employer wants to see...and what pertains to the job you want*
Transcript:
A potential employer views your transcript as an indication of your efforts to learn presented material. (yes, your grades in college DO matter) If it does not portray a positive image of you, consider leaving it out of your portfolio.
Letters of Recommendation
Obtain the most impressive letters you can. Request letters from people who are able to comment positively on your character, scholastic ability, extra-curricular activities, and professionalism. Allow ample time for your references to write quality letters; do not ask someone to write a letter over the weekend or even in one week. Give your reference a date in which you need it by..and don't make that date the same as the application deadline!
Send thank you notes to your references and maintain between three and seven letters of recommendation so you can pick and choose!
Obtain the most impressive letters you can. Request letters from people who are able to comment positively on your character, scholastic ability, extra-curricular activities, and professionalism. Allow ample time for your references to write quality letters; do not ask someone to write a letter over the weekend or even in one week. Give your reference a date in which you need it by..and don't make that date the same as the application deadline!
Send thank you notes to your references and maintain between three and seven letters of recommendation so you can pick and choose!
*Check back for more information about Career Portfolios!*
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Career Development Checklist
Happy Wednesday everyone! To boost your Career Development, here is a link for checklists of each year of college. Your first year checklist should include assessment and major exploration while the sophomore year focuses on career exploration. Third year focuses on gaining experience so you know what to do in the working world and the last year of college is all about JOB SEARCHING and landing that awesome first job!! Follow this link to find a Career Development checklist for your year in college and get on the right path to a great career! Remember that DSU Career Services has great job fair opportunities and oncampus interview for all of our students seeking full time jobs or interships. Again, let us know if you have any questions or require any assistance!
http://www.heidelberg.edu/studentlife/careerdevelopment/students
Source: Heidelberg College
http://www.heidelberg.edu/studentlife/careerdevelopment/students
Source: Heidelberg College
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Transferable Skills!
As you begin your job search, it is important that you know your own qualifications. Over the years you have developed many skills from coursework, extracurricular activities and your total life experiences. All this time you were building job skills!!...Who knew?! A prospective employer expects you to be able to apply the skills you have learned in college (except the possible "inappropriate skills") to the work environment.
This online quiz has a list of five broad skill areas which are divided into more specific, skills. You need to rate the skills indicating your ability in each area. It then gives you detailed results about the five categories. Ready to check it out...Here you go... http://www.d.umn.edu/kmc/career_transfer_survey.html
Source: Knowledge Management Center, MN
This online quiz has a list of five broad skill areas which are divided into more specific, skills. You need to rate the skills indicating your ability in each area. It then gives you detailed results about the five categories. Ready to check it out...Here you go... http://www.d.umn.edu/kmc/career_transfer_survey.html
Source: Knowledge Management Center, MN
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Veteran's Day
So Veteran's Day is coming up and to celebrate both Veterans Day and unofficial Billy Ray Cyrus Day, we found a very fitting video to honor the Veterans while remembering Billy Ray Cyrus's glory days.
Enjoy the following video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzXxWTpC1CM
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Career Exploration
Happy November everyone! Turkey day is coming up soon...Are you excited??? WE ARE! The month of November is dedicated to Career Exploration. So whether you are looking for a major or have one picked out, exploring your own self and your career is always beneficial. We'll be covering topics such as career exploration, self-evaluations, personal values/interestes, etc. so check back often!!!
Take this preference quiz to see which type of jobs would be interesting to you. When you see the results at the end, click on each job category to see a list of jobs that you might be interested in. My results actually kind of suprised me..it was interesting!!!
Here's the link: http://jobsearch.gov.au/CareerQuiz/careerquiz.aspx
Good Luck!!
Take this preference quiz to see which type of jobs would be interesting to you. When you see the results at the end, click on each job category to see a list of jobs that you might be interested in. My results actually kind of suprised me..it was interesting!!!
Here's the link: http://jobsearch.gov.au/CareerQuiz/careerquiz.aspx
Good Luck!!
PS...Did you see the snow yesterday??? Sledding season is coming!! yes!
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