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
Be sure to introduce yourself and give students a sense of what we’re going to talk about today!
Academics: don’t take requirements immediately!
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Your emails are often saved and searched by professors and employers. This means poor emails may be preserved longer than you would hope. It also means that you need to use specific subjects , phrases and words to make it possible for others and yourself to easily search for and find your email.
Your emails are often saved and searched by professors and employers. This means poor emails may be preserved longer than you would hope. It also means that you need to use specific subjects , phrases and words to make it possible for others and yourself to easily search for and find your email.