Lawrence Scholars in Business Life After Lawrence – NOW!!!! Jonathan Bauer ‘83 – Economics Major February 2013

- 2 - U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ Objectives  The Power of the Liberal Arts Education  The Reality of Life After School  How Do You Optimize Your Lawrence Experience

- 3 - U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ The Power of a Liberal Arts Education A Liberal Arts Education focuses on providing students with a balanced education across multiple disciplines and prepares them for a lifetime of choices – including choices about work. An education in the liberal arts provides professionals with the skills needed to successfully negotiate the changing business and economic realities of our world A Liberal Arts education prepares students to work in a variety of jobs - “A liberal education is also a preparation for the rest of life” - html html But, as a graduate, you are competing against students with incredible “professional preparation” and schools with huge marketing machines – So, HOW DO YOU COMPETE?

- 4 - U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports:Bureau of Labor Statistics - People born between 1957 and 1964 held an average of 11 jobs from ages 18 to 44. On average, men held 11.4 jobs and women held 10.7 jobs. 25% percent held 15 jobs or more, while 12% held four jobs or less. - The typical American worker's tenure with his or her current employer was 3.8 years in 1996, 3.5 years in 2000 and 4.1 years in 2008, The Power of a Liberal Arts Education There are many data points that show that people change jobs several times over their lifetime

- 5 - U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ The Power of a Liberal Arts Education Though a bit dated, this again reiterates that focusing on a single profession during your college years is not time well spent

- 6 - U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ So, This Is Good News and Challenging News…. WHAT’S THE GOOD NEWS? 1.Supports the argument getting educated for “a job” is not the wisest approach 2.But, it doesn’t eliminate the fact that many other colleges focus enormous energy on preparing students for jobs after school. WHAT’S THE BAD NEWS?

- 7 - U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ The Reality of Life After School There are 3 basic alternatives available to students upon graduation: Graduate School Employment Unemployment Strong academic performance Intellectual curiosity Recommendations Ambition Appropriate academic performance Leadership Demonstrated relevance Cultural fit Lack of motivation Lack of preparation

- 8 - U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ So, How Do You Optimize Your Lawrence Experience Lawrence provides you all the resources you need to be successful in whichever path you choose, but you must keep your options open Motivation Plan your 4 years Leadership Intellectual Curiosity Communications Skills Relevant Education

- 9 - U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ When you interview, your motivation will come across loud and clear, whether you intend it to or not. So, How Do You Optimize Your Lawrence Experience

U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ Think about what you want to do. Your interests will change, but try to keep options open Plan So, How Do You Optimize Your Lawrence Experience Plan

U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ Competition is high – Distinguishing yourself as a leader is one way of making an impression. Lawrence provides many opportunities to lead. So, How Do You Optimize Your Lawrence Experience Create Your Own Club Greek Life Campus Jobs Community Work On Campus Jobs Clubs, Team Sports Student Councils Support Professor Research Just Take Initiative!!

U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ So, How Do You Optimize Your Lawrence Experience When a company hires you, they are investing in your future, and their profitability. Demonstrate you understand their business and understand the job you will be asked to perform. Hiring people is expensive Companies hire people that can do the job they need done Companies care that you want to be there There are a lot of people that want the very job you are applying for Fact So What!!!! Don’t waste their time. Come prepared TO ROCK! Be prepared to demonstrate relevant skills and knowledge Learn about the company. Come with lots of questions You need to outperform everyone else. Don’t become your own competition!

U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ So, How Do You Optimize Your Lawrence Experience Communicating well is much more than speaking and writing! Master It!

U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ So, How Do You Optimize Your Lawrence Experience Ensure you’ve done your best to prepare yourself intellectually, emotionally and physically for the job you want. Remember, most of your competition is over-prepared in these areas. Consider the academic subject matters your employer will find relevant Take advantage of Independent Studies – This can set you apart in many ways Remember the complementary areas which may be of value Planning your course-load will likely satisfy some of your liberal arts requirements, as well You Shouldn’t Take 20 Courses In a Single Discipline, But Don’t Take Just 1 Either

U.S. Consulting On-screen Presentation Template_SMALL_White_ Questions? Spend Time Considering: Why Is Your Potential Employer Better With You As An Employee Than Without You…. What Is Your Business Case?