1. Ottawa University Career Services APOS Update

2. 11/12/2014
Research Shows…
Students who are provided opportunity and are in tune to their future career - and - use available career resources , are more successful with getting into graduate school or landing a job upon graduation.
OU Student Career Resources:
Joanna Walters
Director of Career Development and Placement
APOS Advising Team
Faculty
OU Resource Platforms
External Internet Platforms

3. Navigating the Career Journey

4. Career Planning Assessing personal interests and preferences
KEY CONCEPTS:
Assessing personal interests and preferences
Choosing the optimal degree field
Exploring Career Options in this field
Guidance for Internship opportunities
Job Search Materials Preparation/Coaching
Interview Preparation/Coaching
Career Fair opportunities and connections - Mentoring
Job Search Preparation/Coaching
Workplace Transition preparation/Coaching

5. JOURNEY www.kansascareerpipeline.org
One-stop on-line product for career resource needs:
A Personal Assessment of the Student
A Review of Occupations
Exploration of Majors for associated Occupations
A Connection to Scholarships, Graduate School Opportunities, Internship opportunities, etc….
Job Search Tools (create resume, cover letter, job apps, interview support, social networking supports)
National Databases for the Job Search
A Personal E-Portfolio (web page) for Public Viewing

7. Career Resources Student Portal – www.myottawa.edu
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Salary.com -

8. Career Assistance I provide career assistance to all OU students.
Phone
I can review and provide feedback for RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, REFERENCES.
It is easiest to do this if I get it as an editable doc.
We are working to build and provide additional APOS resources and information through our communication channels…I am interested to hear your thoughts and ideas. We will brainstorm at the end today!

9. Career Program Development
There is work to do – we are building!
As we continue to streamline processes in APOS, this will become fundamentally easier.
As I continue to progress in my role, opportunities for programming will be realized on a more ongoing and consistent basis.
We will work together to continue to build career programming opportunities for APOS Students.

10. EXAMPLES:
WORKSHOPS:
Building the Resume– “The Anatomy of a Resume”– this Fall in Ottawa
The “Importance of Effective Soft Skills in the Workplace” – under development
The Role of the Cover Letter – under development
“Preparing your Portfolio” – under development
“Student Teaching Career Seminar” – piloting in KC next week.
“Professionalism, Social Media & Leadership” – for RA’s this Fall
EVENTS:
Mock Interviews – professionals interview students
Job Fairs – availability of Outside Fairs listed on Student Portal; future internal fairs on our campuses
Resumania – this fall in Ottawa
Exploration of a Major – next Spring in Ottawa

11. EXAMPLES: PROJECTS Opportunities:
Targeted Data Collection/Analysis – Career Centered
Opportunities:
Will help us better understand where we are doing well
Where we need help – and therefore target programming
Software Update - PCI (collaboration with Advancement)
Alumni/Student Mentoring
Job Postings with outside organizations and interested to hire OU graduates
Potential Internship Connections
Access to professionals, in a variety of fields, who will participate with and offer programs for our students.
An active Alumni base interested in career collaboration, and… Alumni Connections for Students…which will lead to JOBS!

12. EXAMPLES Career Course Development: under consideration
One credit hour courses
Focused on Career Topics
Will take refinement and
Approval from the academic side of the house…. working on these concepts.
Topics under consideration…
Career Exploration
Job Search Skills
Preparing You for the Job Market
Social Media – Your Personal Career Brand
At a Crossroads – New Degree, New Career

13. Let’s Brainstorm…Thank You!
In Summary…
As you have opportunity, encourage students (where applicable to your role) to think about and plan for the future as a part of their studies today.
The Student is charge of their own Career; their ownership is important.
We provide Resources to help in the student’s Career Journey.
Program Development is a Process…. PATIENCE is required (for all of us).
It will take strong Collaboration.
I welcome all Ideas!
Let’s Brainstorm…Thank You!

14. Career Services and OU…..