Objective: As a result of LAS, students shall become familiar with how Career Services assists students engaged in the career planning process.
Steps for Implementation:
- Contact Ann Greubel to schedule a time for a member of Career Services staff to come to your class to discuss counseling, career development and planning issues appropriate for first year students.
- Let us know about any relevant issues you feel are important for them to know about your discipline or what your class is studying.
- Let us know if there are any particular items for discussion you feel would be helpful to have included in the presentation for your class.
- The meeting will be more meaningful to your students if you attend with them.
Some program suggestions:
TypeFocus/Assesment tool www.careers.typefocus.com
This program assesses personality type and generates five customized reports, which help people understand themselves better so they can choose a more effective career strategies.
Self-awareness Report
Setting Goals
Success Factor Results
Getting the Job
Success at Work
Students may complete the self-awareness section prior to the class presentation.
Career Planning Process
http://www.simpson.edu/career/career/planning.html
Choosing a Major
Informational Interviewing/Job Shadows
Finding your Passion
Why Service and Leadership can’t wait
Getting it Right (finding a balance for your ultimate career and personal goals)
Now that I’m on my own…. (making that transition)
Appointment with a Career Counselor
As an alternative to a class visit, require students to make an appointment with a career counselor who will:
Assist them in interpreting their Typefocus results
Discuss choosing a major
Explore the Career Planning Process
Introduce the student to services offered by our office