Career Planning: a Lifelong Journey

Career Planning: a Lifelong JourneyJourney

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 lifestyleReality Check - http://

www.cdr.state.tx.us/realitycheck

DISCOVER A Career Assessment

Tool

LET’S LOOK AT THE RESULTS

http://www.act.org/discover/login

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

Occupational Information & Resources

Texas Workforce Commissionhttp://www.twc.state.tx.us

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.com http://jobstar.org/tools/salary/index.phphttp://vault.com/salaries.jsp

http://www.vault.com/survival/center.jsp?type=2&cat_id=1995)   

• Texasjobs.com (http://www.texasjobs.com/)

NETWORKING

QUIZ QUESTION #1WHY NETWORKING?

What percentage of positions are found through networking?

a) 25%

b) 45%

c) 65%

d) 90%

Networking

Planning and making contacts and sharing information for

professional and personal gain

YOUR NETWORKING CIRCLE

BEST CONTACTS FOR NEW GRADUATES

• 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)

BACK

FRONT

LET’S CREATE A BUSINESS “NETWORKING” CARD

Michael R. Ruiz

Seeking HR Generalist,

Recruiter or Trainer position

(210) 404 - 1667 michael.ruiz@hotmail.com

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor of Business Administration inHuman Resource Management

May 2009 GPA - 3.2

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.

YOUR TURN TO PRACTICE!

7 Steps for Expanding Your Network

1. Volunteer in the community

2. Participate in an Internship

3. Get work experience in your field of interest

4. Find a mentor

5. Get to know your professors

6. Join student organizations

7. Be willing to introduce yourself to others

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

FINDING CONTACTS

• 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

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

Any questions?

CSPD – 458-4039

University Career Center458-4589

Downtown Campus458-2910

Barbara.jackson@utsa.edu Claudia.giliberti@utsa.edu