© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho Overview of Professional Development Resources.

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Overview of Professional Development Resources

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BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center

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The Academic Discovery Center page of BYU-Idaho’s website is a great resource for professional development. • Visit the link to explore topics from academic planning to

career development. • http://www.byui.edu/academic-discovery-center/students

BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center

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For career and major exploration visit: http://www.byui.edu/academic-discovery-center/students/career-and-major-exploration

This page covers:• Career and Major Exploration Classes• Career Assessments• Major to Career • Career Exploration Resources• Majors, Minors and Clusters• Career to Major

BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center

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For information on preparing for and finding a job or career visit: http://www.byui.edu/academic-discovery-center/students/preparing-for-and-finding-a-job-or-career

This page covers:• Career Preparation Mentoring Services• Resumes• Cover Letters and Follow-up Letters• Interview Skills

BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center

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Job Search and Networking Resources

• Career Navigator• Help Wanted: Local Job Postings• Job Search Tips• Additional Job Search Resources• Networking Tips• Networking Resources

BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center

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Employment Resource Services Centers are a great local resource. Explore their website. www.ldsjobs.org

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Employment Resource Services Center

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Local Employment Resource Services Center

What to expect when visiting an Employment Center

1. Warm Welcome

2. Develop a Plan (see LDSJobs.org “Article Index”)• Career Objective?• What Needs to be Done?• Resources to Accomplish What Needs to be Done?• Action Plan

3. Workshops and Other Events & Resources• Career Workshop• Self-Employment Workshop• Professional Placement Program

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Services Offered at an Employment Center

• Workshops• The Career Workshop• Self-Employment Workshop• Professional Placement Program

• Networking Group• Accelerated Job Search Program

• Networking Resources, including networking groups• One-on-One Coaching – Career Counseling• Job Posting Database – 15,573 posted jobs DFW metro• Meetings and Events

Employment Resource Services Center

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The Career Workshop covers 1. My Goals

• Looking Backwards to See Forward

2. My Resources • Who Can Help Me – My Network of: People,

Places, Publications including Social Media

3. My Interaction with Resources • How Do I Use These Resources most efficiently

4. My Continued Success • Things I Need to Do to Prepare For My Next Job

Local Employment Resource Services Center

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The Professional Placement Program, includes:The Career Workshop for Professionals, to:

1. Proven Job Search

2. Build Your Network- LinkedIn, Networking Meetings

3. Resources Available to You

4. Who Can Participate?

Accelerated Job Search Program: (Success: aver 38 days)

5. Practice

6. Polish

7. Perfect

8. Pray

Local Employment Resource Services Center

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Contact Your Local Center’s Employment Advisers

• Address:

• Email:

• Phone:

• Hours:

• Web Address: www.ldsjobs.org

Your Ward & Stake Employment Specialists can help, too.

Local Employment Resource Services Center