Introduction to Center Services Michelle Drapek Irene Zhong

Introduction to Center Services Michelle Drapek & Irene Zhong, Peer Coaches Identity Transitions Opportunities Connections Professionalism

Preview q 3 Things You Should Know q Explore, Discover, Experiment, Engage q How to Get Started q Get to Know Our Resources q Connect With Us q. Q&A

3 Things You Should Know 1. We coach students by industry cluster instead of academic major 2. We have some of the top companies in the U. S. come to campus 3. We work with students in a holistic way that prepares them to be resilient in the job market Identify strengths & interests Understand change & manage transitions Discover & pursue opportunities Identify networks & leverage connections Integrate professionalism within academic life

3 Things You Should Know Seven Career Coaches, plus several Peer Coaches Coaching by Industry Cluster § § § § Arts, Communications, Media Consulting, HR, Management Education, Community Organizations, Nonprofits Engineering, IT Finance, Real Estate, Insurance Government, Public Policy, Law Health Care - Dedicated Listserv emails and activities for each cluster

Career Planning is a Life-Long Process Career planning is a life-long process. Everyone is unique, with their own values & goals. Be open to new ideas and opportunities that might not have been on your radar. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Get Started Engage Explore Experiment Discover

Explore and Discover • Attend a walk in session • Attend an employer information session • Sign up for an industry cluster(s) listservs • Attend a panel, networking event or field trip • Use VUconnect to plan an information interview • Explore occupations on the O’Net

Experiment • Find someone to shadow on the job • Apply for an internship through UCAN or Dore. Ways • Volunteer on campus or in the community • Join a campus group that has similar interests

Engage • Target companies or industries where you would like to work • Identify some cities where you would like to work • Identify opportunities on Dore. Ways, Indeed or through your network • Target your resume to specific postings • Learn the types of interview questions they will ask and practice • Find people in your network (school, family, organizations) that are connected to the company

Get to know our resources

vanderbilt. edu/career Quick access to frequently used sections

vanderbilt. edu/career Your Toolbox is where to find a number of helpful resources

Upload and update your resume as needed

vanderbilt. edu/career

www. vuconnect. com

Final Thoughts It’s Never Too Early or Too Late! Regardless of where you are in your career planning, the Center for Student Professional Development is here to help.

Connect With Us Get to know our website: § vanderbilt. edu/career Sign up for Listserv emails Drop in during walk-in hours: § Mon-Wed-Fri, 2 -4 p. m. - SLC, 2 nd Floor § Tue-Thur, Noon-2 p. m. - Commons Center, #217 Follow us on Facebook Join us on Anchor Link Two locations § Main office: SLC, 2 nd Floor § Satellite office: Commons Center, #217

Questions? michelle. e. drapek@vanderbilt. edu