TRANSFERRING YOUR LEADERSHIP TO CAREER DEVELOPMENT

LEADERSHIP AT KALAMAZOO COLLEGE What type of leadership position do you hold & what skills will you gain ?

COMMON SKILLS OF A LEADER AT KALAMAZOO COLLEGE  Communication Skills  Organizational Skills  Event Planning  Teamwork  Transparency  Flexible  Multitask  Consulting  Professionalism

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WHAT SKILLS ARE NEEDED IN TODAY’S JOB MARKET  ndemand.pdf ndemand.pdf  employers-are-looking-for-in-any-job-market/ employers-are-looking-for-in-any-job-market/  future-work future-work  key-in-todays-job-market key-in-todays-job-market

HOW TO FLAUNT YOUR SKILLS  Resume, Resume, Resume!  Cover Letter  During an interview  Tap into networks

RESUME Experience/ Activities/ Leadership Section Of course by using descriptive language  Collaborated, Lead, Demonstrated, Planned  Be specific!

COVER LETTER  If a job application requires a skill that you acquired from being a leader at K, write about it in your cover letter  SEE JOB REQUIREMENTS!  Resources-Representative-Job-MI / /?feedId=1074&utm_source=Indeed&utm_ca mpaign=Stryker&codes=IND Resources-Representative-Job-MI / /?feedId=1074&utm_source=Indeed&utm_ca mpaign=Stryker&codes=IND

INTERVIEW  Use examples DO NOT simply explaining your position  Remember STAR  Situation, Task, Action, Result!

NETWORK  Connect with alumni that were involved with the same things you are today  LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool!   &sik= &sik=

JOIN THE GUILDS OF KALAMAZOO COLLEGE  Enhance your network  Reach out to Alumni  7 Guilds for your area of interest  Arts & Media, Law, Business, Science & Technology, Health, Non-Profit & Public Service, Education

CLOSING CAREER ADVICE  Drop-in hours Monday-Thursday from 1:30PM-4:00PM  Sign Up for list serve for event invites  Make an appointment with a Career Councilor  Questions? Concerns?  me at  Drop in on Mondays 1:30-4:00, Tuesdays & Thursday 1:30-2:30PM