1. Developing a Vision for Your Career Ziggy Blackwell Allegra Giuletti-Schmitt Anne Kremer

2. Our Stories.

3. Ziggyography Education: B.A. in English Creative Writing, Illinois College, 2005 Graduate Student at DePaul University in School of Education – College Student Development, anticipated May 2014 Experience: Admission Counselor, Illinois College 2005 - 2007 Assistant Director of Admission, Illinois College 2008 Assistant Director of Admission, Illinois Wesleyan University 2008-2011 Chicago Area Regional Coordinator, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 2011- Present

4. Allegraography Education: B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, Minor in Women’s Studies, Bradley University, 2004 DePaul University, Masters in School Counseling & Type 73 Experience: Student Admissions Representative (StAR), 2001 - 2002 Admissions Intern, 2002 - 2004 Admission Counselor, Bradley University, 2004 - 2007 Assistant Director of Admission & Chicago Regional Representative, Bradley University, 2007 - 2009 College Counseling Assistant/Counseling Resource Center Coordinator, Highland Park High School, 2009 – 2012 College Counselor, Niles North High School, Present

5. Annieography Education: B.S. in Business, Iowa State University, 2004 M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration, Loyola University Chicago, May 2011 Experience: Admission Representative, Bradley University, 2004 - 2007 Assistant Director of Admission, Bradley University, 2007 Assistant Director of Admission, Northwestern University, 2007 – 2011 Senior Assistant Director of Admission, Northwestern University, 2011 Associate Director of Admission, DePaul University, 2011 - Present

6. Self Reflection.

7. This could be your career.

8. Every move should be intentional.

9. Get a mentor.

10. Develop a niche.

11. Graduate School: Consider it.

12. Know your supervisor.

13. Develop realistic expectations.

14. Diversify your experiences.

15. Look outside.

16. First impressions are the most important. Ask questions.

17. Thank you!