CAREER DEVELOPMENT & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING NEWS
While American weekly jobless claims are at the lowest level since 1969, the task of landing a job or internship is always daunting. Our seniors are graduating at a time of uncertainty and many are weary of making long-term decisions. The SLCD helps students with with this transition and we’ve broken this overwhelming process into 4 main steps – see next page for types of appointments:
1. Know yourself – identify strengths, interests, values, possible goals
2. Know where you want to work – research labor market, analyze qualifications and identify companies that align with goals
3. Get ready for the search – prepare a resume and LinkedIn profile, do mock interview
4. Start searching – use a variety of methods, practice etiquette.
Spring into Job Search
full-time, seasonal, internships
Leverage Service Learning and Career Development
Invite us to class, refer to us and our events, share our resources
• Class presentations: We offer in-person, 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.
Spring 2022 - Service Learning & Career Development
Table of Contents: Content Page Spring Into Job Search! 1 Leverage SLCD 1 WOU CiP RFP 2 Spring Calendar 3
WOU Community Internship Program (WOU CIP)
is now accepting position proposals for the 2022-23 school year:
https://forms.gle/yrcFoKC9NyE6X2ceA
The WOU Community Internship Program connects students to PAID internships opportunities ONCAMPUS at NO COST to your department. Funding for up to 200 hours per internship (10 hours per week for 20 weeks).
All internship experiences span Winter and Spring Terms (January-June 2023).
If you are interested in having an intern work with you next school year please fill out the proposal submission form (link above).
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS: Sunday, April 24, 2022
SELECTED PROPOSALS ANNOUNCED: Friday, May 27, 2022
Student recruitment takes place during Fall term 2022
Proposal Review Criteria:
• Alignment with University Priorities: enrollment, retention, and affordability
• Student Interest and Access: appeals to students and limited opportunities exist off-campus
• Social Mobility: students develop professional skills, and grow their professional network
• Quality of Supervision: content expertise to guide projects and commitment to providing meaningful and ongoing feedback
• Learning Objectives and Activities: specific and measurable objectives with clear job duties
Now is a great time to ask questions while you craft your proposals for next year's program! Feel free to reach out to me by email or phone 503-838-8041 and I'll be happy to assist or offer feedback.
INDIVIDUAL SLCD APPOINTMENTS
Resumes/Cover Letters – we can help from scratch or make a good resume great 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
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
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
Type of Appointment How to schedule on WolfLink
SLCD 2022 SPRING TERM CALENDAR
Develop Career Readiness by meeting people and participating in events
In-Person Events
Education Fair - Monday, March 28, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Pacific Rm, WUC
World After WOU: Mentor Mixer April 21, 5:30 – 7:00, Salem Campus Meet WOU alumni from various career fields who are eager to network with you
Mock Interviews May XX, 11:00AM – 3:PM, Columbia Rm, WUC Practice interviewing with helpful community members. Sign up on Handshake
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.
Lunch & Learn Series – Tuesdays, noon-1:00 PM
Every other Tuesday starting week 2 (April 5th) through week 10 (May 31st). Join us live or watch the recorded version which will be uploaded to the SLCD website. Join Zoom Meeting https://wou-edu.zoom.us/j/87614112905
SLCD’s Project Life Design Podcast Episodes drop every Thursday
Project: Life Design on Apple Podcasts
For Virtual Events, Updates and More Information Visit WolfLink/Handshake 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.
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