Topics for Today Why College? A Model for Success Benefits of Using the Center’s Resources The Importance of Engagement

Why College? To get a JOB! Knowledge, skills, and training Growth, maturity, experience Long-term earning potential Graduate with a plan for future careers Job vs. Career?

Keys to Student Success Academic Performance Engagement & Involvement Utilize Resources and Be Proactive Experience – Internships, Student Teaching, Volunteer

Why the Career Center…NOW Not for Seniors Only Not for Job Search Only Conveniently located with: – Dining Hall & Einstein Bagels – Learning Assistance & Resource Center – Pre-Major Academic Advising – Office for Students with Disabilities – Women’s Center – Service Learning & Volunteer Programs

Our Mission Provide services, programs, and resources which facilitate the lifelong career development process and assist students and alumni with implementing and securing satisfying careers.

Career Development Process

What Employers Want Attributes Employers Seek on a Candidate’s Resume *As reported in the 2015 NACE Job Outlook *Gold borders indicate skills noted by our Employer Advisory Board Attributes Employers Seek on a Candidate’s Resume *As reported in the 2015 NACE Job Outlook *Gold borders indicate skills noted by our Employer Advisory Board

How We Help 80.2% Resume Writing & Reviews 75.9% J ob Listings (RCN) 74.5% Job-search assistance 65.2% Individual career counseling 64.9% Internship Search Assistance 58.7% Research Potential Employers 58.5% Career Workshops 54.6% Career Skill Testing & Assessments 50.9% Practice Interview Sessions Career Center Activities: Usage Rates For Graduating Seniors *As Reported in the 2014 NACE Student Survey Career Center Activities: Usage Rates For Graduating Seniors *As Reported in the 2014 NACE Student Survey

Employers Want WCU Students & Alumni : 3,336 internships, full-time and part-time jobs posted & 4,726 documents uploaded in Ram Career Network 66 employers with 137 internships and full-time jobs participated in On-Campus Recruiting 142 employers attended our on-campus Career Fairs

What Employers & Students Are Saying “Students were well prepared and extremely interested in our company and finding the right fit for themselves and their career.” 175 unique employers participated in various on-campus recruiting options ( ) "For someone who had no direction when first arriving to West Chester, it was very helpful and reassuring to learn I was not at all an exception; with the Center I was able to bounce off ideas and begin first steps towards a major and career. The people there are kind, understanding and knowledgeable and I'll definitely use their assistance in the future.” 47,120 log-ins by students and alumni in Ram Career Network ( )

Includes: Seeking PT Employment Military Service Continuing Education, not yet enrolled Starting or Raising a Family Volunteer or Service Organization The Future Plans Survey was conducted by the Office of Institutional Research in spring A total of 342 graduating seniors responded (16.5%). Complete report available at Future Plans Survey

Student Strategies Resources Used in Employer Information Search *As reported in the 2013 NACE Student Survey Resources Used in Employer Information Search *As reported in the 2013 NACE Student Survey

Keys to Student Success Academic Performance Engagement & Involvement Utilize Resources and Be Proactive Experience – Internships, Student Teaching, etc. Utilize the Career Center and start your job or internship search early

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