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Career Planning: a Lifelong Journey

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Page 1: Career Planning:  a Lifelong  Journey

Career Planning: a Lifelong JourneyJourney

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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

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DISCOVER A Career Assessment

Tool

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LET’S LOOK AT THE RESULTS

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

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

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Occupational Information & Resources

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

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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/)

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NETWORKING

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QUIZ QUESTION #1WHY NETWORKING?

What percentage of positions are found through networking?

a) 25%

b) 45%

c) 65%

d) 90%

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Networking

Planning and making contacts and sharing information for

professional and personal gain

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YOUR NETWORKING CIRCLE

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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)

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BACK

FRONT

LET’S CREATE A BUSINESS “NETWORKING” CARD

Michael R. Ruiz

Seeking HR Generalist,

Recruiter or Trainer position

(210) 404 - 1667 [email protected]

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor of Business Administration inHuman Resource Management

May 2009 GPA - 3.2

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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.

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YOUR TURN TO PRACTICE!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Any questions?

CSPD – 458-4039

University Career Center458-4589

Downtown Campus458-2910

[email protected] [email protected]