Gaining real world and workplace experience through internships!

1. N I K K I K A R A B I N I S
C A R E E R D E V E L O P M E N T
Career Development: Preparing
Students for the World of Work

2. What is Career Development?
 Career development is a process throughout the
duration of a student’s educational journey of self-
assessment, career exploration, career decision-
making, and implementation.

3. What Tools & Services Does the Office of Student
Career Development Offer?
 Career and Major Exploration
 Skills and Personality Indicator Assessment Tools
 Skill Building
 Assistance with Job and Graduate School Search
 Resume and Cover Letter Development
 Free Resume Printing Services
 Interview Practice
 One-on-one Career Counseling
 Support throughout Internship Process

4. Plant the Seed
 Orientation and Weekend of Welcome
 Major & Career Planning and Academic
Development Courses
 As Freshman, students are encouraged to…
o …adjust to college life.
o …select courses of interest.
o …identify interests, skills and
values.
o …get involved with clubs and
organizations.
o …build relationships with
students, faculty and staff.

5. Try Before You Buy
 As Sophomores, students
are encouraged to…
 …declare a major and
concentration.
 …gather occupational
information.
 …explore career-related
experiences such as internships
and professional practice
through volunteer work and
leadership opportunities.
 …begin developing a career
network through friends and
family.
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6. Go Prepared or Go Home
 Student Internship Guide
 Internship Prerequisites
 Internship Orientation
 Campus Supervision and Reflection

7. Benefits – Students
 Gain real-world work experience and practice transferable skills
 See theories and concepts learned in the classroom come to life
in the work place.
 Practice and continue to build on transferable skills.
 Earn course credit.
 Test drive a job in their field.
 Increase chances of being employed before graduation.
 Network with professionals.
 Build their résumé with experiences employers are looking for.
 Receive funding for tuition.
 Experience both personal and professional growth.
 Work with equipment and technology that may not be available
on campus.

8. Benefits – Faculty & Academic Departments
 Validate the academic program’s curriculum in a working
environment.
 Provide learning experiences that compliment course work and
lectures.
 Connect faculty to current trends within their professional field.
 Develop more competitive and employable graduates.
 Increase program credibility and ties with alumni in professional
fields.

9. Benefits – Businesses & Community Partners
 Create the opportunity to recruit future employees.
 Evaluate prospective employees virtually risk free.
 Provide an opportunity for flexible, cost-effective work force without long-
term commitments.
 Free up professional staff to pursue other projects.
 Offer a year-round source of highly motivated paraprofessionals.
 Encounter quality candidates for temporary or seasonal positions and
short-term projects.
 An excellent opportunity to find fresh and diverse employees who bring
latest industry knowledge fresh from lectures and other campus resources.
 Create the opportunity to transition student interns to full-time employees.
 Strengthen the bond between the university and your business/agency.
 Impact the lives of soon to be new professionals, promotes community
involvement and is excellent PR!

10. Questions?

11. References