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Rose McGinnis 1810 Liacouras Walk Room 203F 350 Wachman Hall mcginnr@temple

Director, Student Professional Development and Undergraduate Research Program - Faculty Member CIS Department. Rose McGinnis 1810 Liacouras Walk Room 203F 350 Wachman Hall mcginnr@temple.edu. The 3 R’s. Resources Relationships Resume. Resources – University Career Center.

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Rose McGinnis 1810 Liacouras Walk Room 203F 350 Wachman Hall mcginnr@temple

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  1. Director, Student Professional Development and Undergraduate Research Program - Faculty Member CIS Department Rose McGinnis1810 Liacouras Walk Room 203F350 Wachman Hallmcginnr@temple.edu

  2. The 3R’s Resources Relationships Resume

  3. Resources – University Career Center 65% of graduating seniors say they’ve never bothered to use their college career center (2006 study by Career DNA and Teenage Research Unlimited) Students from the class of 2010 who visited their college career centers had a median salary $5,700 higher than those who never set foot in the career services office (National Association of Colleges and Employers –NACE)

  4. Resources – CST Student Professional Development Career Counseling Professional Development Workshops CST Specific Job Fairs 10/16 – Targeted Employers Seminars with Industry Professionals Networking Opportunities Internship & Job Opportunities Watch your email! http://www.temple.edu/cst/careers/Internships/Internships_SP11.html

  5. Resources – Undergraduate Research Program (URP) • Hands on work in lab with world class • researchers • Highly competitive program – CST GPA • Publish & present at conferences • Can apply in sophomore year • Earn course credits and • stipend during the semester • Earn up to $4000 for summer research • Watch your emails for application • information and deadlines • URP Research Symposium • September 21st @ 3PM

  6. Relationships • Meet New People • Set a goal – one a week • Faculty will not bite • Find a mentor – be a mentor • Be a joiner – be a leader - ACM • Network – look for opportunities • Build your brand • People will remember you…

  7. Relationships Start Now!!! Elevator Pitch Introductions Document Connection

  8. Resume – Start NOW!! Never too early to start developing impressive things to put on your resume • Focus on what is meaningful to you • Try a variety of things – explore your personal interests • Take some risks • No stupid ways to gain experience – volunteer, shadow, research, internships Goal - Build your resume!!!

  9. Resume – Resources University Career Center Resources http://www.temple.edu/provost/careercenter/ Resume Template & Help http://www.temple.edu/provost/careercenter/students/resume-and-cover-letter.html Choosing a Major/Career http://www.temple.edu/provost/careercenter/students/major-career.html OwlNetwork http://templeuniv.experience.com/experience/login CST – Student Professional Development http://www.temple.edu/cst/careers/index.html

  10. Resume Discussion • 20 hours to write – 20 seconds to read/decide • GPA Matters!!!! • Appearance matters • Hard Skills & Soft Skills • Communication, teamwork, leadership, client service • Learn new “stuff” on your own – can ‘t teach everything • Watch your online reputation – they do check • Get at least one internship GPA Matters! – 3.x

  11. Goal Take advantage of everything Meet new people Build your portfolio Develop your personal brand So When You…..

  12. Finished College I Know What I Want!

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