A quick 8 slide PowerPoint on Career Planning and Preparation. Tips for career planning success and information on the top 10 items students should be working on during college for career success

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C4 Summer Bridge
Career Planning 101
Nick Hardesty
Career and Alumni Coordinator

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Why Career Planning?
• Helps you be prepared
• Increase confidence in decision-making
• Helps you set and achieve goals
• Gives you a benchmark to evaluate growth
• Helps you deal with change
• Helps you find ways to overcome
obstacles
• Keeps you focused

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What is a Career Plan?
Your Interests
(people, math, technology)
Identify School, Major and Career
Choice/Possibilities
Your Strengths
(creativity, teamwork
leadership, etc.)
Your Needs/Wants
(income, growth,
personal fulfillment)
Exposure/Exploration
What is out there?
Career knowledge
Application/Experience
Networking, Internships,
Volunteering, Experience
Preparation
Skill building, Practice,
Professionalism
Choose a Major/Career
and Evaluate
Who am I?
Where am I
going?
How do I
get there?

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KSG (Keep Setting Goals)
3 steps for career planning success
1. Know yourself
2. Set your goals
3. Get there

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What is career readiness?
Career readiness can be defined as the ability to navigate
pathways that connect education and employment to achieve
a fulfilling, successful and financially-secure career. To be
career ready requires adaptability and a commitment to
lifelong learning, along with mastery of key academic,
technical and workplace skills
In sum, Career readiness means you can….
• Connect education to employment
• Gain skills to function effectively in a workplace
• Commit to personal growth and learning over time

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1. Have your Resume and Cover letter updated and ready to go
2. Be able to give a Formal presentation
3. Participate in multiple Mock Interviewing Experiences
4. Obtain Letters of Reference and Recommendation
5. Participate in workshops/activities provided through career
services
6. Have a graduation and post-graduation plan (action steps, etc.)
7. Participate in Career exposure experiences (job fairs, shadowing)
8. Improve social etiquette skills and professionalism
9. Build strong relationships and develop a professional network
10. Document your professional growth (career portfolio)
Top Ten Things I Need to Do in College

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Where do I need to go for help?
• Career Services on your campus
• Your college advisor and professors
• Kauffman Scholars coaches and staff
• Online tools and resources
• Friends who keep you accountable and
encourage your success

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Tips for Success in Career Planning
1. Get motivated- Get Excited! Get Involved! This is your life!
2. Make and plan and revise each year
3. Set goals and evaluate success in reaching them
4. Explore training opportunities- practice, practice, practice
5. Research career opportunities you can participate in now.
Don’t wait there are experiences you can do now
6. Internships, internships, internships- get experience
7. Measure your success but don’t beat yourself up
8. Don’t be afraid to ask for help
9. Never stop educating yourself
10. Network, network, network