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Career Development
Resources
Future Career Planning
100

Should be limited to one page with no experience.

What is a resume?

100

Wear bright lipstick, tight or loose clothing, and have tattoos visible.

How not to present yourself at an interview

100

Allows you to learn more about your interests, skills, personality and interests.

What are career assessments?

100

A great professional social network to connect with other working professionals

What is LinkedIn?

100

80% of jobs are found this way.

What is networking?

200

Should be submitted with a resume and expand on your resume.

What is a cover letter?

200

Research the company and compile a list of questions to ask employer.

What to do before an interview?

200
Occupational and major research, industry and search for salary trends.

What are exploring career paths?

200
Is on campus and has in person and online career resources and a designated full-time counselor.
What is the OCC Career Center?
200

Will allow you to ask a professional about their career and gain insight.

What is an informational interview?

300
A way for you to "sell yourself" giving a brief summary of who you are and what you bring.

What is an elevator pitch?

300

Make it into a strength.

How to answer a question about your weaknesses?

300

Informed decision making, goal setting, action planning, and focus and flexibility.

What is career decision making?

300
Provides skills, experience, education, and salary information on variety of occupations.
What is O'NET?
300

Observe a professional doing their day-to-day tasks.

What is job shadowing?

400

A way to practice your interviewing skills

What is a mock interview?

400

Thank the interviewers for their time and consideration and looking forward to hearing from them soon.

How to conclude interviews

400

Build a network, Job Search Tools, Gain Experience, and Define Your Brand.

How do you prepare for your career?

400

Will allow you to know salary expectations

What is salary.com?

400

A fun way to get involved on campus and meet other students.

What are student clubs and organizations?

500

Converts general short-term and long-term goals to be more specific

What are SMART goals?

500

Ask the interviewer to repeat the question.

What to do if you can't think of an answer right away

500

Steps to take next after completing this course.

What is action planning?

500

Includes job search, networking, selecting a career/major, gaining experience, and much more!

What is Virtual Job Shadow?

500

Can be paid or non-paid ways of gaining experience in a potential career.  

What is an internship?

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