Job Experience NOT Required Creating Purpose and Meaning

Job Experience NOT Required: Creating Purpose and Meaning for Student Employees

Who are we?

Trisha Eardley

Alex Aragon • Student employee at Fordham University • Positions with the Office of Alcohol & Other Drugs Education- Peer Mentors • Residential Life & Conference Planning • Alumni Relations & Reunion Planning

Our Office

Who are you?

• Were you a student employee? – If not, what were some of your first jobs? • What did you do in these positions? – Were these experiences valuable? Why or why not?

Make connections with people who know about opportunities Develop professional skills Work in an office environment Be productive outside of class Help people Get organized Connect with school Why do students want to work on campus? For a Paycheck Be more involved in community Needed a job Give back Work somewhere familiar

Job Responsibilities • Front desk • Office support • Marketing and promotion • Peer advising • Event support • Special projects • Student perspective

Matrix Time: Job Responsibilities

Career Readiness Core Competencies Compiled from NACE- National Association of Colleges and Employers

Career Readiness Core Competencies Problem Solving and Critical Thinking • Work through an on-the-spot crisis or sticky situation. Written and Verbal Communication • Customer service roles. Phone, email, presentations. Leadership • Team lead role. Delegating tasks, organizing projects, or supervising others. Digital Technology • Excel, websites, social media.

Simran

Brigitte

Career Readiness Core Competencies Career Management • One-on-one meetings with supervisor. Teamwork and Collaboration • Work as a team in the office. Collaborate with advisors on projects. Professionalism and Work Ethic • How handle change or feedback at work. Takes initiative on projects. Global and Intercultural Frequency • Work with diverse populations.