Career Development Center John Thomas Building, 3rd Floor careers.appstate.edu

Career Development Center Student Employment Career Exploration Career Counselors for each Academic College including the BB&T Leadership Center Internships Employer Relations

Career Development Center Services Student Employment

Career Development Center Services Career Exploration

Career Development Center Services Career Counseling By Major

Career Development Center Services Internships

Career Development Center Services Employer Relations

First Destination Results, 2014-2015 84.5% of 2014-15 graduates were employed or enrolled in post secondary education a year after graduation 67.8% employed -- some full time, some part time 25% enrolled in institution of higher education

Career Gear, Career Management System Bringing students and employers closer together: student employment full-time hire and internships www.careers.appstate.edu

National Association of Colleges and Employers What do employers look for when they are seeking to hire new college graduates? Source: Job Outlook 2016, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Attributes employers seek on a candidate’s resume… Attribute % of respondents Leadership 80.1% Ability to work in a team 78.9% Communication skills (written) 70.2% Problem-solving skills 70.2% Communication skills (verbal) 68.9% Strong work ethic 68.9% National Association of Colleges and Employers

Attributes employers seek on resumes continued… Attribute % of respondents Initiative 65.8% Analytic/quantitative skills 62.7% Flexibility/adaptability 60.9% Technical skills 59.6% Interpersonal skills (relates well to others) 58.4% Computer skills 55.3% National Association of Colleges and Employers

Attributes employers seek on a candidate’s resume continued… Attributes % of respondents Detail-oriented 52.8% Organizational ability 48.4% Friendly/outgoing personality 35.4% Strategic planning skills 26.7% Creativity 23.6% Tactfulness 20.5% Entrepreneurial skills/risk-taker 18.6% National Association of Colleges and Employers

Influence of attributes Attribute 2016 Average Influence Rating Major 4.0 Has held leadership position(s) 3.9 Has been involved in co-curricular activities 3.6 High GPA (3.0 or above) 3.5 School attended 2.9 Has done volunteer work 2.8 Is fluent in a language in addition to English 2.2 Has studied abroad 2.0 National Association of Colleges and Employers

Opportunities For Skill Development Internships Leadership and Involvement Work: Summer jobs; Part-time work, Self-employment, Entrepreneurship Volunteer and Service Learning Student Research Study Abroad Athletics; Theatre; Performance; Music; Military Elective Coursework

Career Planning Timeline… First Year! Adjust to college life Explore your interests; think of majors you would enjoy and attend the Majors Fair Visit the Career Exploration Office Get involved in a campus or community organization or club

Career Planning Timeline… Sophomore and Junior Years! Develop strong relationships with faculty, academic and financial aid advisors, and career counselors Get involved in a leadership position Research careers at the Career Exploration Office Plan to study abroad and/or participate in student research

Sophomore and Junior Years continued... Volunteer or participate in Service Learning: Gain great ideas from Appalachian & the Community Together (ACT) Declare a major Secure an on-campus/off-campus or summer job Talk to lots of people about career choices “Shadow” professionals in jobs of interest Compose your resume for internship applications Do an internship

Consider serving as a resource… Serve as a career resource! …have a student contact you for career information about your current job …have a student contact you for a shadowing experience …host an intern or participate in one or more of our career fairs!

Career Planning Timeline... Senior Year Revise your resume Practice interviewing Research employers thoroughly Explore options for graduate or professional study if interested Attend job fairs and career events

Career Development Center Events Resume Clinic Resume Reviews Boot Camps Etiquette Dinners CareerFests Education Fairs Majors Fair Student Employment Fairs Internship Fair Graduate & Professional School Fair Career Treks

When do students hear this message??? At Orientation this summer! In classes In clubs, organizations, and the Residence Halls In one-on-one career counseling and advising sessions At career events: CareerFests, Internship Fair, Graduate & Professional School Fairs, Education Fairs, Majors Fair, Student Employment Fairs, Resume Clinics, Boot Camps, Etiquette Dinners, Career Treks

Your student’s responsibility Explore, explore, explore…

What you can do to support your student...

Encourage your student to take initiative Listen Encourage your student to take initiative Listen! Offer feedback with sensitivity Recognize differences your student may have …from their peers …from other generations …in what motivates them Read your Parent Newsletter!

Share your expertise! Be a resource for exploration, internship and job possibilities: information interviews job shadowing jobs and internships careers.appstate.edu 828-262-2180, careercenter@appstate.edu Thank you!