Center for Professional Pathways 2022 Winter Newsletter

CAREER DEVELOPMENT & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING NEWS Fall 2021 -

Service Learning & Career Development

Introducing:

Project: Life Design – the Podcast Project: Life Design on Apple Podcasts Our podcast is about getting inspired, trying things, talking to people and developing a community for your best life.

This is what the life design mindset is all about.

An effective life design process boils down to following curiosity, talking to people and trying stuff.

Let’s talk about trying stuff

SLCD Offers Two, 2-credit

Invite us to class, refer to us and our Courses inorSpring Inspiration curiosity ‘22 events, share our resources • It starts with some •

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• Then you Do stuff - take action - take risk Class presentations: We offer synchronous and • It may or may not lead to a desired result, so you asynchronous career development presentations ICS 112 Career Exploration reframe experiment - reflect you can use in your courses. Please visit this link to Students learn the fundamentals of life • Talk to people - collaborate request a presentation. design, develop self awareness, explore • Try again career options, and research the labor Appointments: Please encourage students to make market. Students gain skills for a proactive appointments on Handshake/WolfLink from Portal approach to career and learn to build Resources: Take a look at our Career Readiness pathways to help them reach their career Modules – these are perfect for class assignments goals. 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.

ICS 125 Career Readiness This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental tools to find and secure a job. Topics will include job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and how to network like a pro. Students learn to articulate competencies they develop at WOU.

SLCD 2022 WINTER TERM CALENDAR Develop Career Readiness by meeting people and participating in events

In-Person Events Career Fairs – all in WUC, Pacific Room Health & Exercise Fair Thursday, February 17, 11:00-2:00 Criminal Justice Fair Wednesday, March 2, 11:00 am - 2:00 Education Fair Monday, March 28, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 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.

Feb. 15 Oregon Department of Corrections Feb. 22 Chic-Fil-A Mar 1 Pacific University Mar 8 Garmin Information Sessions and Tables Mar 3 Financial Beginnings Oregon

INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS Type of Appointment

How to schedule on WolfLink

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

Make 30 or 60 minute Mock Interview appointment on WolfLink

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

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

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

Make a Job Search or Internship Advising appointment on WolfLink

For 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.