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

Our Stories.

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 Assistant Director of Admission, Illinois College 2008 Assistant Director of Admission, Illinois Wesleyan University Chicago Area Regional Coordinator, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Present

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), Admissions Intern, Admission Counselor, Bradley University, Assistant Director of Admission & Chicago Regional Representative, Bradley University, College Counseling Assistant/Counseling Resource Center Coordinator, Highland Park High School, 2009 – 2012 College Counselor, Niles North High School, Present

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, 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, Present

Self Reflection.

This could be your career.

Every move should be intentional.

Get a mentor.

Develop a niche.

Graduate School: Consider it.

Know your supervisor.

Develop realistic expectations.

Diversify your experiences.

Look outside.

First impressions are the most important. Ask questions.

Thank you!