Road Map to a Career
ca·reer /kəˈriɚ/
noun a profession for which one
trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling <a career in
medicine> <a career diplomat>
Job noun \jōb\ a position at
which one regularly works for pay
Merriam-Webster.com.
2011. http://www.merriam-webster.com
(15 July 2011).
1.
Without knowing who you are as a unique
individual, you cannot express the value that you provide in the world of work.
Career Services offers sites to learn more about what you offer to employers.
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The following sites provide useful
information to explore careers and enhance self-awareness.
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Sample Documents: Cover
Letters, Resumés, Interview Thank You Letters, And
Other Related Documents
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What is Job Search Communications:
Sample Resumés
For Industrial Trades: Sample Resumés
For Business And Accounting Majors: Customer Service (Entry Level) Sample Resumés
For Education Majors: Resume Advice for all Education
Majors Elementary Education (chronicle
Format) Elementary Education
(functional format) Sample Resumés
For Medical Majors: Variety of Sample Resumes for any Field |
Cover Letters: Advice on Cover Letter
Building Thank You Letters: Interview Thank You
Letter (general) Interview Thank You Letter
(education) Other Related Documents: List
of possible computer skills |
3.
An effective job search
strategy requires preparation and research.
The sites listed below can provide needed information.
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An
internship experience will enhance any resume and give the student a distinct
advantage in his or her job search Environmental Career
Organization Environment
related sites. Also allows students to apply for ECO's paid internship
program. Search
by keyword and location. Register for their “Risk-free” 72 hour trial to view
job details. Search
by industry/field, employer, position, and/or location. Search
by internship and/or employer type and location. Search
according to sector or field of study. Employers can search for interns
online. You can also post your resume here for a small fee. The Presidential
Management Fellows Program The
purpose of this program is to attract to the Federal service outstanding men
and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a
clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and
management of public policies and programs. The Washington Center for
Internships Since
1975, the Washington Center has provided over 24,000 students with internship
experience in Washington, D.C. The Center promotes future leadership for the
public, private and nonprofit sectors. Walt Disney World College Program - Orlando, Florida This
is a paid internship experience for any college student across the United
States and Puerto Rico. To be considered you must be a student in good
standing (2.0 GPA or higher) and have completed at least one semester of
university work. All majors are considered. |
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Networking is establishing relationships and
communicating with people as sources of information and referrals. Career
experts believe that 60% to 80% of jobs are found by networking.
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Look for resources in the affiliations that
you currently have peers in hobbies/interests, friends/relatives,
neighborhood, community, religious organizations, and professional
associations. Linked in Professional Social Networking Arizona Department of Veteran Services |
5. Listed
below are general sources for colleges, admissions tests, and other continuing
education.
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What Can I Do With a Major
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Learning Strategies for Success Merriam-Webster On-line
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Thank
you for a wonderful journey! Your self-learning starts from here!
"It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is
the journey that matters in the end."
--Ursula K. LeGuin