CAREER DEVELOPMENT & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING NEWS

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

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

• It starts with some Inspiration or curiosity

SLCD Offers Two, 2-credit Courses in Spring ‘22

• Then you Do stuff - take action - take risk

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

• It may or may not lead to a desired result, so you reframe - experiment - reflect

ICS 112 Career Exploration

• Talk to people - collaborate

• Try again

• 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.

Students learn the fundamentals of life design, develop self awareness, explore career options, and research the labor market. Students gain skills for a proactive approach to career and learn to build pathways to help them reach their career goals.

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

Criminal Justice Fair

Education Fair

Thursday, February 17, 11:00-2:00

Wednesday, March 2, 11:00 am - 2:00

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

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/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