Welcome to Career Services

1. Welcome to Career Services Building 10, 3rd Floor, Room 10312 (937) 512-2772 www.sinclair.edu/services/career Matt Massie, MBA, Manager

2. Who’s Who in Career Services Support Staff • Connie Marshall, Administrative Secretary • Margaret Bailey, Clerk-Typist • Mike Imwalle, Technical & Customer Service Coordinator Professional Staff • Tanya Grant, MPA Career Services Coordinator • Sharma Fox, MSEd Career Services Specialist • Lindsay Tate, M.S. Career Services Specialist

3. Mission of Career Services • To provide quality, customer-oriented career services for students, faculty, staff, prospective students, alumni, employers and community members • To assist individuals in assessing their personal and professional aspirations • To provide individuals with a career development strategy and empower them to manage the process during their lifetime • To assist prospective graduates and alumni in securing professional employment by linking them to appropriate employers in their career field • To facilitate an exchange of information

4. Career Counseling Services Meet with a Career Services Specialist to… • Assess career interests, abilities & values • Identify natural talents and incorporate into career choice • Clarify academic and career goals • Learn the connections between a major & career options • Determine a course of action to meet career objectives • Develop a concise, targeted resume and cover letter • Research job search strategies • Locate resources and websites to research employers, job descriptions, salary ranges, employment projections, etc. • Practice developing appropriate interview techniques

5. Career Resources Available • DISCOVER – an assessment for career exploration • OCIS (Ohio Career Information System) a career info database • Job Postings, on campus and off campus • Informational Handouts for guidance on career search topics • Career Center Library-over 600 books, videos, magazines, etc. • Perfect Interview – computer software to help develop interview presentations skills • Mock Interview – hone interviewing skills practicing with a professional staff person • Clothes That Work Referral Forms

6. Employment Services • Student Employment on campus (all Divisions and most Departments) • Student Employment off campus (part-time related and non-related positions, seasonal/temporary positions, co-op and internships, and full-time non-career related positions) • Full-time employment opportunities for prospective graduates who are within two quarters of graduating from a degree program or candidates who have completed a one-year certificate program

7. Workshops • Finding the “Right” Fit • Job Fair Etiquette • Resume Development • Interviewing Techniques • Dressing for Success • Mock Interviews • Transferable & Marketable Skills • Job Search Strategies • Overcoming Employment Barriers • TAA/WIA Q&A

8. Job Fairs and Events Life & Health Sciences Career Fair Career Exploration & Job Fair Employment Services Orientation (to participate in the on-campus recruiting program, students MUST complete a one-hour orientation) On-Campus Recruitment Dayton Metro Library – Presentations for the community Sinclair’s Speakers Bureau

9. In Summary… Location • Building 10, 3rd Floor, Room 10312 Phone Number Fax Number • (937) 512-2772 (937) 512-2226 Website address • www.sinclair.edu/services/career Office Hours • Monday-Thursday 8:00am – 7:00pm • Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm