EXPLORE
You can only visit the OCPD if you have an appointment. True or False?
False
What are two events that you are required to attend this semester?
Eagle Expo and Resume Boot Camp
Business attire is not required for career fairs. True or false?
False! Appearance is very important. In fact, the OCPD has receives donated professional clothing to provide students who may not have any.
There is not much left for you to do your senior year other than wait for a job. True or false?
False! Senior year is the time to show that your are diligently seeking employment and increasing your marketability to employers. This can be done through job shadowing, volunteer experience, etc.
Career testing will tell me what career is right for me.
No test will tell you which career is right for you or what career you should follow. Career assessment results can be useful in gathering information about you and relating it to career types. Test results often help you to put information in order so you can verify or challenge your ideas. These assessments are tools; the decision is yours.
It is best to pick a career that matches your ____________.
Interests, skills and abilities
Studying abroad is not a beneficial in discovering your passion? True or false?
False! Studying abroad exposes you to different people, cultures and provides you with international experience which boosts your resume!
Military or a job are the only options following undergraduate graduation. True or false?
False! Graduate school is an option and may even be required depending upon your intended career path.
Name a graduate entrance exam.
GRE, MCAT, GMAT, MAT
If I don’t know what career I want, I should just go to graduate school. True or False?
False! Graduate school is time and cost consuming. As such, it should not be entered lightly.
Career assessments can be helpful if you’re undecided on your career path. What two assessments will you be taking during this course?
FOCUS and MBTI
With whom can you conduct a mock interview?
Your Career Development Specialist (CDS) can meet with you to conduct a mock interview to hone interview skills.
Networking is very important! What is an event that you are required to attend that is beneficial for networking?
Eagle Expo! This event is a great networking opportunity as it allows students to interact with a host of employers from various industries.
How often should you update your resume?
EVERY SEMESTER!
There is a perfect career for me.
No single career is the perfect one for you. There are many careers that have the potential to meet your career goals, and several ways to find a meaningful career path.
Campus activities and organizations are a great way to learn about things that interest you. True or False?
True
As long as your social media account is private, employers cannot view what you post. True or false?
False! They can potentially see things you have posted but set to private as well as things that you have liked!
What is the difference between a co-op and an internship?
A co-op is a paid, rotational experiential learning opportunity for students. An internship is typically an unpaid experiential learning opportunity for students for a specified time (semester or year).
Why is it important to have a back-up plan?
Back-up plans are safety nets that account for the unexpected happening. For instance, your dream job may seem less fitting following an internship. Thus, you need an alternative!
Name 2 CDS
Amy Rowell: awilliams@georgiasouthern.edu
Rachael Barrett: rabarret@georgiasouthern.edu
Amy Rowell: awilliams@georgiasouthern.edu
Bridges Adams: cadams@georgiasouthern.edu
Brandon Solie: bsolie@georgiasouthern.edu
Brandon Solie: bsolie@georgiasouthern.edu
Tiffany Williams: tpwilliams@georgiasouthern.edu
What are informational interviews?
An interview in which you learn more about a person’s career including the reining, skills, and level of education required for the job.
Define job shadowing.
Spending a day following an individual in a profession of which you have an interest.
What school-funded resource can aid you in locating a co-op or internship?
Eagle Career Net
Once you pick a major or career, you’re stuck with it. True or false?
False! Plans change, hence the back-up plan! Explore your interests to find what suits you best!
What is the homework assignment you have tonight?
The FOCUS reflection