Build a Four Year Plan for Success After College

Build a plan now to save yourself some headache later!

Jennifer Fisher, Culture and Retention ManagerGroup Dekko

Why is this important?

How can I apply it?

“We have a monster jobs problem, and young people are the biggest losers,”

Andrew Sum, Economist and Director of the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University

The Fiscal Times issued an article in February stating that the Fort Wayne metro area has the highest job growth rate in the nation!!!

YES, they said Fort Wayne!!!

Be a SUPER candidate

www.indianaintern.net

According to NACE, in 2011, companies surveyed indicated that more than 58% of their

new hires were interns at their company

42.3 % of college seniors who had internship experience and applied for a job received at least one job offer

VERSES 30.7 % without internship experience .

Internships increase your chance of getting a job and

getting a higher starting salary

Top 5 Soft Skills Employers Want

1. Verbal Communication Skills

2. Work Ethic

3. Teamwork

4. Analytical Skills

5. Initiative NACE, 2010

ManpowerGroup reports that 52% of U.S. employers surveyed say they have difficulty filling positions because of talent shortages

According to a recent survey by the Department of Labor, networking accounts for at least 69% of all

annual hires.

Networking is one of the BEST ways to find a job or internship.

First and Second Year

• What can I do now to help me toward my career goals?– Job shadow– Informational interviews– Career Research

• O’Net• Google

– Campus activities– Volunteer– Internships and jobs– Others?

Jennifer FisherCulture and Retention Manager, Group Dekko

jenniferlfisher@live.comwww.twitter.com/jenfisherfw

Next workshop…Wednesday, October 17th

“Choosing a major and career the work for you!”

Thank You!!!