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“As a St. Francis student preparing a to one day enter the workforce, even during my freshman year, I relied on career services to help direct my talents toward an appropriate career choice. I turned to the Career Center to assist me in my job search initiative and with my resume development. The resume help and guidance received from Career Services helped me secure a student government position with the Canadian Coast Guard,” said Whitney Schnarr (left).
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Location: 302 Scotus Hall, contact careerservices@francis.edu, AIM: sfucareerbuddy
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30-4 p.m., evenings by appointment.
Benefits of using the office: free! assess your interests, skills! plan for your future!
choose or change your major, career counseling!
Step One: Self-Assessment(take a look at your interests, values, personality and abilities) check out www.keirsey.com for an on-line assessment. For more in-depth self-awareness activities and "tests" attend one of our scheduled workshops or schedule an individual appointment with Career Services.
Step Two: Career Exploration (research careers/occupations/majors that meet your interests, values, personality and abilities).
check out stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos038.htm, (an occupational outlook on-line handbook), www.careers.msn.com, (learn about various careers), www.onetcenter.org (various career resource/information linked to this site).
Other career gathering tips:
*Talk to someone (friend, relative, alumnus) in the occupation in which you're interested. Prepare a list of questions.
*Job Shadow a professional for a couple of hours or half-day. Observe, interact and inquire.
*Volunteer in the field to "experience" what the environment and occupation is like.
For more in-depth assistance stop by the Career Services Resource Center (302 Scotus) for career handouts, books, Chronicle Career Briefs, an occupations database), or a personal meeting with a career counselor.
Step Three: Action Plan(state your goals, choose a major) The career exploration and information gathering step continues. Remember to volunteer, intern, obtain a summer position related to your field of interest. Get involved with a club or organization - build your leadership skills.