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Table of Contents
1) Career Development Theories and it s Impact on 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)
Education and Career Choices Getting to Know Yourself Career Exploration Getting to Your Destination Becoming a Professional Networking Written Communication Searching for Opportunities The Interview Keeping the Job
It is important to gain a personal understanding of yourself and how you respond to the world around you. Take time to uncover your personal traits, strengths, motivators, values, needs, skills and wants. Click on topics below for worksheets and links to help you get to know yourself.
What do you like to do?
Formal Assessment
If you are still unclear about which career path is for you, a formal assessment may help. The following assessment tools are available in Career and Employment Services:
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DISCOVER- A computerized program which will help you to assess your interests, values and skills. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator- An assessment which will help you to learn how your personality type relates to different careers. StrengthsQuest-An assessment to help determine your strengths and how they relate to building your career.
Research
Now that you have identified your core talents, values, skills and motivations, you can begin to gather information on career paths that fit with your qualities. Onet Occupational Outlook handbook Bureau of Labor Statistics SCCC Career Guides Network with professionals in the fields that interest you
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Identify Alumni and Professionals through Career Office Perform informational interviews and attend career related events
You can t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water
~Rabindranath Tagore
Internships and volunteer work can help to provide you with relevant experience and training that many employers are looking for.
Do you need access to additional resources for special circumstances and diverse
populations. Information for persons with disabilities Information on nontraditional careers Information for veterans Information for diverse populations Information for ex-offenders Want to meet with a Career Professional? Stop by Elston Hall, Room 223 or Call 518.381-1365 for an appointment.
Community College TRIO 55b and c New York State and Local Civil Service Employment Information Workforce Recruitment Program (for students with disabilities) American s with Disabilities Act VESID
Nontraditional Careers
Information Reasons to Consider A Nontraditional Career Nontraditional Programs at SCCC Links for Nontraditional Careers
imbalance (where less than 25% of the workers are either males or females). For example, in New York State, men are less than 25% of registered nurses; women are less than 25% of police.
we have been socialized; therefore, men and women are often unaware of the variety of alternatives that are available to them.
interest in and access to these careers with the goal of opening up these professions to the under-represented gender.
Men
Accounting Early Childhood Education Nursing* Paralegal *In conjunction with Ellis Hospital
http://www.iwitts.com/
Nontraditional Careers for Women-http://www.iseek.org/sv/10112.jsp US Department of Labor, Women s Bureau-http://www.dol.gov/wb/ New York State Project for Nontraditional Employment and Training-
http://www.albany.edu/nontraditionalcareers
Women Tech World e-mentoring-http://www.womentechworld.org/ementoring.htm Women Work!-http://www.womenwork.org The American Assembly for Men in Nursing-http://www.aamn.org/ iseek-Nontraditional Careers for Men-http://www.iseek.org/sv/10114.jsp
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Become Involved
The best way to begin establishing a professional history is to become actively involved in activities that connect you to other individuals who are working in or interested in the field you wish to pursue.
Join campus clubs, professional organizations, social
groups, charities, on-line groups, and attend regional networking events. This includes becoming actively involved in your courses by going to class, completing assignments on time, being prepared, engaging in class discussions, and following up with teachers when absent.
Those pictures or comments from you or your friends on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Linkedin, etc. Blogging, text messaging, emailing, downloads, videos and picture uploads Your credit history Your driving record Previous convictions or public arrest notices Letters to the editor, newsletters, any published work Traffic and security cameras
Most employers are now conducting internet searches and/or background checks on prospective employees before making a decision to hire.
y Consider making your pages private and leave the discussion about last night s game of
beer pong for your private email. y Develop a professional blog where you can discuss industry trends or comment on other s articles or blogs in the industry. y Join online groups associated with your industry and participate in online discussions. y Work toward improving your credit rating, driving record and public relations.
Background Checks
y In addition to informal background checks, many
employers conduct formal background checks or require clearance to be employed by them such as helping professions, professions in direct contact with disabled, elderly or child populations, and many government jobs. y Be honest about anything that comes up. An arrest or conviction does not necessarily exclude you from employment in many jobs. Know your rights.
Relationships of trust depend on our willingness to look not only to our own interests, but also the interests of others.
~ Peter Farquharson
Networking
Ask not what others can do for you, but what you can do for others. Think of networking as more of an investment in others and less of who you know and how they can help you get the job you want. Those connections will come naturally as you develop relationships based on true interest and willingness to be involved in meaningful ways.
Networking Sheet
List 10 people you know List people they know List 10 businesses
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the other one.
~Baltasar Gracin
Taking Inventory
Start with 6 pieces of blank paper. Title each with the headings: education,
Work: List all jobs held-full or part time, paid or unpaid. Activities: List everything you have done now and in high school, in terms of
Interests: List hobbies, travel experiences, special talents. Miscellaneous: List everything you have left out thus far.
Now it s time to start editing. Under each section ask yourself the
following questions:
Are there things on this list that I feel a sense of pride about? Can I make these things relate to what a prospective employer
might be looking for? For example, being a member of a fraternity may not be important to an employer, however, the fact that you organized philanthropic functions to help the community may be. And although your job flipping hamburgers may not seem relevant to you, the fact that you were a conscientious worker during that job may be very important to the employer. personality.
involvements.
Contact Information
Example
Arnold Smith
184 Baldwin Road, Williamston, MA 04276 Home: (413) 423-4432 ~ Work: (413) 662-4200 Internet: smitha@jobwanted.com
Every resume must include your name and the
employers prefer this means of communication. y Make sure that the number you leave will be answered appropriately or has a professional sounding voicemail. y Email addresses are optional, but be sure the address you list reflects positively on your character. It is best to set up an email account that you use only for work related correspondence.
Job Objective
For some, this is the most difficult part of writing a resume. Remember that most employers prefer a carefully worded, targeted objective as opposed to a vague statement. You may want to have a few versions of your resume with objectives that are geared toward each type of job you are applying for. Click here for examples.
analyzer, or designer.
Because of past involvement in environmental
research and land use policy, I am seeking a market research position with a firm managing natural resources.
Education
It is common for students or recent grads to start their resumes with an Education section. However, there is no rule that says it has to be first. It just works out best for many students to highlight academic accomplishments in the beginning to catch an employer s eye. An EDUCATION section can include extremely relevant courses, G.P.A. , High School (particularly if you were active in clubs or charitable causes), honors and awards, language proficiency and computer skills.
B.A. Sociology May 1996 SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY y Exposure to computer, cartography , surveying y One week internship in Quebec City; took aerial photos, conversed in French y Minor in French A.S. Human Services June 1993 Schenectady County Community College Schenectady, NY y GPA: 3.32/4.0
Experience
Whether you begin with a position title or the name of the
organization is a matter of preference. Group the most relevant experiences on top or create sub categories for types of experience. It is not necessary to list every job you ve held. High school jobs, unless particularly relevant, can be left off as long as you have 3-4 more recent jobs. Related volunteer and internship positions can also be listed here. Use short descriptive phrases that include power words to list your major job duties. Be sure to write past experiences in the past tense, use present tense for current jobs or activities. Examples
Experience
Samples PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE
Senior Project, Colby College, Waterville, ME (Jan. 1993)
y Analyzed the data flow of the College s maintenance department y Created a database to handle an inventory of over 2200 items as well as all
COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Migrant Tutorial Outreach Intern, Boston, MA Tutored junior and senior high school students from migrant farming families Assessed academic subjects that needed to be strengthened Assisted students on an individual basis Coordinated subject matter with students teachers Spring 1993
Power Words
When describing your job duties, use words that convey action. For example:
Accelerated Analyzed Composed Demonstrated Empowered Excelled Grew Initiated Led Organized Promoted Researched Stimulated Updated Wrote Accommodated Budgeted Counseled Developed Envisioned Facilitated Identified Interpreted Maintained Performed Recruited Repaired Supervised Upgraded Advanced Coached Customized Drafted Evaluated Fulfilled Implemented Introduced Motivated Planned Reinforced Satisfied Transformed Valued Achieved Committed Dedicated Educated Examined Generated Increased Launched Operated Prepared Related Shaped Trained Visualized
Qualifications/Skills/Certifications
y If listing your qualifications, you should list those
things that relate to your industry or field such as specific certifications, computer skills, spoken languages, and any other abilities that might make you the ideal candidate. y This can be done in one section or separate sections or even in combination with other sections in your resume.
References
y In most cases, references are left off of the resume
entirely and only submitted after the prospective employer has requested them. y Many people choose to include this information on a separate page ready to hand an employer if requested. In this case, it should have the same heading as your resume and be in the same format. y References should be past employers or coworkers who can speak about your work ethic and habits as well as your abilities. y References should NOT be family members or friends.
GLENDA F. SMITH
10 Cream Cake Drive, Schenectady, NY 12304 * (518) 355-1234 * Glena.smith@aol.com
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
To see more resume samples or to make an appointment with Career and Employment Services call (518)381-1365. Or stop in during walk in hours every Monday and Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 pm Elston 223
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center. Albany, NY (Sept. 2002 - Present) Special Events Assistant
y Assisted in conceptual, planning, and execution stages of both the 03 & 04 New Years Eve Celebrations (attraction over 1,200 guests) and the 17 th & 18th Annual American Wine Festivals (attracting over 3,000 guests throughout out the three day event). Solicited vendors, suppliers, printers, wineries & advertising sponsors for both events. Processed guest & exhibitor registrations in database. Complied & set-up program information for graphic artist before printing. Crossed trained to serve in Reservations, Operations and Executive departments within the hotel.
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Blue Moon Catering. Mechanicville, NY (Aug. 2002 - 2007 / Fasig Tipton at Saratoga) -Seasonal Pantry Chef
y y Created appetizers, salads, sandwiches & dessert specials for dining room customers. Assisted in banquet preparation and carving station service for catered private auctions & elite clientele parties for up to 200 guests.
Chrissys Cakes. Scotia, NY (Oct.1990 - Present) Free Lance Cake Designer and Independent Baker y Created, designed and sold over 1,000 cakes for Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Weddings and other special events y
to corporate and residential customers. Designed & created petite pastry & cookie trays, holiday, specialty pies, including molded & hand-dipped confections.
First National Bank of Scotia. Scotia, NY (1988 - May 2001) Indirect Marketing Representative
y Crossed trained to serve in all departments with in the banking industry.
EDUCATION
Long Island University/Southampton Campus, Southampton, NY Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies (May 2004) Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, NY Associate in Applied Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management (Dec. 2002) Associate in Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts-Baking (May 2002) (Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member / GPA 3.97)
PRACTICAL TRAINING
Bakery Assistant Intern. J & S Watkins Home Baked Gourmet Desserts. (Mar. 2002 - Jul. 2002) Garde Manger Assistant & Rounds Person Intern. Volume Services America. (2002 Belmont Stakes) Assistant Dessert Chef & Assistant Pantry Chef Pantry Intern. Panzas Restaurant. (May - Aug. 2001) Rounds Person/ Service Volunteer. Glen Sanders Mansion Catering (Dec. 2001 & Feb. 2002) Prep-Cook Volunteer. Regional Farm & Food Project Benefit (Sept. 2001) Winery Exhibit Volunteer. Saratoga Global Wine & Food Festival (May 2001)
remain the same throughout. Limit your resume to relevant information (adjust accordingly). Be sure to check spelling and grammar. Keep your descriptions crisp and clear. Make sure your resume is visually balanced. Avoid using templates, they are difficult to change later. If you like the look of a template, format your document to look similar by using the tools in your word processor. Use a good quality resume or bond paper, but avoid trendy colors. Have others review your resume for you. Click here for a resume example.
Michael Smith
Michael Smith Enclosure: Resume
associates for information about their companies or jobs. They ll enjoy telling you about them and will be more forthcoming with contacts and additional information. REGISTER WITH EASE (SCCC Students and Alumnae only) Get access to Employer contact information and job opportunities posted specifically for our students and alumnae. Upload your resume for review by professional staff Find information on employment related topics including career guides for each of SCCC s majors. Links to additional online employment websites including the civil service website. Visit company websites to see which jobs they are hiring for. Apply in person to jobs. Many employers will meet with people at the time they apply. Even if they don t have a job at that time, you now have a new contact. Internet job sites such as Indeed will list ads from most other job search sites as well and you can have new results emailed to you daily.
Additional Resources
Newspapers/Professional Journals (Times Union
http://www.timesunion.com) New York State Dept of Labor (http://www.labor.state.ny.us) US Office of Personnel Management (http://www.usajobs.opm.gov) New York State Civil Service (http://www.cs.state.ny.us) New York Unified Court System (http://www.courts.state.ny.us/) County Civil Service Exams/Announcements (Albany, Sch'dy, Saratoga) Federal Job Listings (http://usajobs.opm.gov/) Staffing Services (Adecco, Manpower, etc.) Re-employment Centers (SJTA, Capital District Reemployment Center, VESID) College Career Centers (SCCC, UAlbany, Union College, HVCC, etc.) Local Job/Career Fair Events
One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.
~Benjamin Disreali
The Interview
y Dress for Success y Be Prepared y Getting Off to a Good Start y The Questions y Wrapping it Up
the person you meet, so if in doubt, err on the side of dressing better than you might need to.
Even if you are aware that employees of an
organization dress casually on the job, dress up for the interview unless you are specifically told otherwise by the employer.
Click here for guidelines
Guidelines
Suits: A two piece matched suit is always the best and safest choice. If you think the industry in which you're interviewing would frown on a suit, or the interview will involve going to a work site where a suit would be inappropriate, look for advice through professional organizations, your professors who have been employed in that industry, and/or by asking the employer directly and politely. Conservative colors / fabric: Navy, dark gray (and black for women) are safe. Other color trends may come and go; avoid the extremes. Solids or very subtle weave patterns or plaids (the kind that look solid across a room) are safest. Wool, wool blends, or good quality micro fiber for women only, are generally the best fabrics in all seasons. Avoid acetate / rayon blends. Cost / quality: You are not expected to be able to afford the same clothing as a corporate CEO. Do invest in quality that will look appropriate during your first two or three years on the job. One good quality suit is sufficient for a job search if that is all your budget allows. You can vary your shirt/blouse tie/accessories. Details: Everything should be clean and well pressed. Carefully inspect clothes for tags, dangling threads, etc. Click here for more detailed information for Men and Women
For Women
Suits-Pants should be creased and tailored, not tight or flowing. A skirt that ends at the knee
when you're standing also looks chic and professional. Longer narrow skirts are professional too; just make sure they are not so narrow that you can't climb stairs comfortably.
Wear a blouse in a color or small print that coordinates nicely with your suit. A fine gauge, good
quality knit shell is also appropriate underneath your suit jacket. Don't show cleavage.
Jewelry- keep choices simple and leaning toward conservative. Makeup Be conservative. A little is usually better than none for a polished look. Nails should
be clean and well groomed with no or subtle color. Avoid wearing strong perfumes.
Shoes - Closed-toe pumps are the best choice. You may be taken on a tour of the site so be certain
complementing your suit. Avoid high contrast between your suit and hosiery color.
Purse - Keep it small and simple. Purse color should coordinate with your shoes. You may choose
to carry a small briefcase or business-like tote bag in place of a purse. Leather is the best choice for briefcases; micro fiber or fine wovens are also acceptable.
For Men
A two-piece matched suit is always the best and safest choice. Don't combine a suit jacket with pants that don't match. Everything should be clean and well pressed with all tacking stitches and outer labels removed. Choose conservative colors like navy and dark gray. Black for men may still be considered too formal in very conservative industries. Choose a solid or very subtle weave pattern or plaid (the kind that look solid across a room). Select good quality silk ties and avoid fashion extremes, like character ties, in interviews. Long-sleeved dress shirts (button down collar) should be worn, even in summer. Choose white or light blue solid, or conservative stripes. Wear dark socks that match your pants. They should be mid-calf length so no skin is visible when you sit down. Shoes should be leather, lace-up or slip-on business shoes, preferably black or brown. Your belt should be black or brown leather, to match your shoes. If you have facial hair it should be well-groomed. Beards, in general, should not be worn to an interview. Wear a conservative watch. If you choose to wear other jewelry, be conservative. Removing earrings is safest.
Be Prepared
Begin your preparation at least a few days in advance if
possible.
Have all clothing cleaned and pressed. Know who you will be interviewing with and where the
interview will take place. Prepare at least three questions to ask prospective employers. Have extra copies of your resume, certificates and references. If you are not driving yourself, make sure you know how you will get there and have a back up plan just in case.
wait in the car Have all of your information available, including drivers license, Social Security card, employment and reference information, your resume and any other important documentation such as professional licenses Offer the interviewer a firm handshake Establish eye contact Smile, listen attentively and speak clearly If you did not send the interviewer a resume, this is a good time to give it to them -Bring an extra copy just in case
The Questions
Make sure your answers to questions are clear and
concise. It s best to have answers to questions and how you can apply them to variations of those questions well thought out in your head. Never answer a question with That s never happened to me and leave it at that. If you have honestly never dealt with a scenario that the employer presents, tell them how you would handle it if the situation arose.
and when is appropriate to call if you haven t heard from them. Be sure to write a thank you letter any time an employer takes the time to meet with you.
The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.
~Oscar Wilde
to improve your skills. y Be flexible and offer to complete additional assignments when needed. y Complete tasks when they are assigned and avoid shortcuts that may lead to bad habits and incomplete work that piles up. y You never know who you may work with in the future, so it is always best to complete your work to the best of your ability and maintain positive working relationships.
Intellectual Property
Most businesses and agencies now have a policy regarding intellectual property, which is in simple terms any intangible asset that consists of human knowledge and ideas. It is generally accepted that if you develop materials or ideas on work equipment (i.e. computers) and time, Then it is owned by the employer. Employers also reserve the right to monitor your usage of such equipment including the internet, downloads and computer files.