Center for Professional Pathways 2021 Fall Newsletter

CAREER DEVELOPMENT & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING NEWS

Welcome Justin Sunada

New Assistant Director of Experiential Learning

Justin Sunada is the newest member of the SLCD Team. He is a WOU alum, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business in 2013. Justin brings six years experience in recruiting. He’s excited to help WOU students land internships and other experiences, and build connections between employers and students.

Justin’s interests include surfing, running, hiking, and pretty much anything active and outside. Come say hi to Justin at 119 WUC, email at sunadaj@mail.wou.edu

Invite us to class, refer to us and our events, share our resources

• Class presentations: We offer synchronous and asynchronous career development presentations you can use in your courses. Please visit this link to request a presentation.

• Appointments: Please encourage students to make appointments on Handshake/WolfLink from Portal

• Resources: Take a look at our Career Readiness Modules – these are perfect for class assignments or as a self-help resource for students – see next page.

FYS instructors, consider our resourses and programs for accomplishing Integrative Learning Outcomes related to connecting academics to careers.

NSW OPPORTUNITY FAIR AND INTERVIEWS A SMASHING SUCCESS!

90 students visited the fair and talked with 23 recruiting organizations.

19 WOU departments and external agencies conducted 153 interviews

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SLCD 2021 FALL TERM CALENDAR

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In-Person Events

Career & Grad School Fair – WUC Pacific Room

2021 Fall Career Fair

Wednesday, Oct 27, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

2021 Fall Graduate School Fair Thursday, Oct 28, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Workshops

Resume Writing October 20, 4-5 PM

Interviewing October 21, 12-1 PM

Applying to Graduate School October 21, 4-5 PM

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Coffee Talks – Grab a cup of coffee with a company or grad school representative Held just outside the Summit in Werner University Center every Tuesday, 11AM – 1PM. For updates visit Handshake.

Enterprise October 5 Pacific Office Automation

November 16

Sherwin Williams Company October 12 SingerLewak LLP (accounting) November 30

Chintimini Wildlife Center November 2

Career Connect ~Health Careers~

November 2, 4-5 PM WUC Columbia

Meet with professionals from various health occupations, including nursing, medicine and physical therapy

Information Sessions and Tables

Virtual Events – check Handshake for an updated list

Schedule individual appointments on WolfLink, log-in through your portal

If you have a disability that may require some accommodation in order to participate in a Western Oregon University class or activity, please notify the Office of Disability Services at 503-838-8250 or ods@wou.edu at least 3 business days in advance.

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Oregon State Police 10/12/2021 11-1 WUC, East Foyer 10/19/2021 11-1 WUC, East Foyer 10/26/2021 11-1 WUC, East Foyer Griffols 10/6/2021 11-2 WUC, East Foyer SABLE House October 14 10-3 WUC, East Foyer OSU College of Education 10/19/2021 11-2 WUC, East Foyer

EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

Applying to and Financing Grad School

Learn to identify graduate majors, find programs, write applications & personal statements, and interview for graduate programs.

Career Connects

Meet professionals in the field, who will share their story with you. Get insight and advice on entering your field of interest.

Coffee Talks

Network with professionals in the field; ask questions, gain insight and learn more about your field of interest.

Explore, Connect and Succeed at the Career Fair

Visiting a career fair is an art and a science. Learn how to best prepare and network like a pro at the Fair.

Resume Writing/How to Get a State Job

Learn how to get your resume into shape for today's standards. Discover how to respond to the needs of the employer and the job posting to ensure you are noticed, especially when applying for state jobs.

INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS

Type of Appointment

Resumes/Cover Letters – we can help from scratch or make a good resume great

Mock Interview – practice and learn strategies that increase confidence and effectiveness in an interview

Career Counseling/Coaching – career & major exploration, career assessment

Job or Internship Search – get coaching and advice on identifying and applying for jobs and internships

How to schedule on WolfLink

Drop-in 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F. No appointment necessary. Can schedule appointment with Peer Career Advisor on WolfLink to guarantee time

Make 30 or 60 minute Mock Interview appointment on WolfLink

Make 60-minute Career Counseling or Career Assessment appointment on WolfLink

Make a Job Search or Internship Advising appointment on WolfLink

For updates and more information visit WolfLink on your Portal

If you have a disability that may require some accommodation in order to participate in a Western Oregon University class or activity, please notify the Office of Disability Services at 503-838-8250 or ods@wou.edu at least 3 business days in advance.

Career Readiness Modules

We have designed these self-paced learning modules that take students through a process and allow us to reach out to students when needed. Refer students to one or all modules, as you see best fit.

Topic Resources Learning Modules

Career Exploration