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Career Planning: a Lifelong Journey

Career Planning: a Lifelong Journey. Reality Check. Multiple career changes in a lifetime (5 or more) Well-suited for many different types of careers 40 or more years working Support your lifestyle Reality Check - http://www.cdr.state.tx.us/realitycheck.

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Career Planning: a Lifelong Journey

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  1. Career Planning: a Lifelong Journey

  2. Reality Check • Multiple career changes in a lifetime (5 or more) • Well-suited for many different types of careers • 40 or more years working • Support your lifestyle Reality Check - http://www.cdr.state.tx.us/realitycheck

  3. DISCOVERA Career Assessment Tool

  4. LET’S LOOK AT THE RESULTS http://www.act.org/discover/login

  5. C L A S S E X E R C I S E

  6. Occupational Information & Resources Texas Workforce Commission http://www.twc.state.tx.us

  7. Other Resources • U.S. Department of Labor (http://www.dol.gov/) • O*NET(http://online.onetcenter.org/) It serves as the nation's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations. • Salary Information:(http://jobsearch.about.com/od/salary/Salary_Benefits_Legal.htmSalary.comhttp://jobstar.org/tools/salary/index.phphttp://vault.com/salaries.jsphttp://www.vault.com/survival/center.jsp?type=2&cat_id=1995)   • Texasjobs.com (http://www.texasjobs.com/)

  8. NETWORKING

  9. QUIZ QUESTION #1WHY NETWORKING? What percentage of positions are found through networking? • 25% • 45% • 65% • 90%

  10. Networking Planning and making contacts and sharing information for professional and personal gain

  11. YOUR NETWORKING CIRCLE

  12. Classmates Alumni Parents Relatives Friends of Parents Faculty Guest speakers Current and former employers Professional associations Church members On campus organizations Coaches Fellow volunteers Chamber of commerce members Informational interviews CSPD and Career Services Social Networking Sites (MySpace, Facebook, Linked In) BEST CONTACTS FOR NEW GRADUATES

  13. LET’S CREATE A BUSINESS “NETWORKING” CARD Michael R. Ruiz Seeking HR Generalist, Recruiter or Trainer position (210) 404 - 1667 michael.ruiz@hotmail.com FRONT The University of Texas at San Antonio Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management May 2009 GPA - 3.2 BACK

  14. YOUR “SOUND BITE” Hi, my name is Donna Smith. I am currently a senior at UTSA majoring in Marketing and will graduate in May 2009. I am interested in a career in Market research and have been fortunate to participate in an internship last summer with Thompson Advertising. I gained experience compiling and analyzing market data and preparing reports for Management. I am seeking a full time position with a company where I can continue to contribute and grow professionally. I am willing to travel and relocate if needed.

  15. YOUR TURN TO PRACTICE!

  16. 7 Steps for Expanding Your Network • Volunteer in the community • Participate in an Internship • Get work experience in your field of interest • Find a mentor • Get to know your professors • Join student organizations • Be willing to introduce yourself to others

  17. TIPS FOR NETWORKING SUCCESS Carry a business card Practice your 15-second “Elevator Speech” Gather information about an event before attending (who will be there, what topics should you discuss?) Actively listen Stay in touch with your network Express your appreciation

  18. FINDINGCONTACTS • Social Networking Sites (MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn) • Newspapers • Local business section – Become familiar with companies expanding, promotions, transfers. • SA Business Journal • Job Fairs • Trade Journals • Speakers • classes • meetings • seminars

  19. NETWORK RESOURCES • http://www.roadrunnerexchange.net/core/ (UTSA Networking site) • www.referenceusa.com (must be on UTSA computer) • Book of Lists – San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Houston (check with CSPD staff) • www.dol.gov (salary info by state and job title) • www.chamberofcommerce.com • http://sanantonio.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/ – San Antonio Business Journal

  20. Any questions? CSPD – 458-4039 University Career Center 458-4589 Downtown Campus 458-2910 Barbara.jackson@utsa.edu Claudia.giliberti@utsa.edu

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