Career Advice and Insights

Sharriette Finley and Jeanna ChapmanGeorgia Perimeter College

Advising, Counseling & Retention Services – Online

Spring 2014

GPC Career DayGet prepared for your future career!

Friday, March 28, 2014GPC’s Clarkston Campus

8am – 1pm

Knowing Who You Are• What are your interests?• What skills come naturally to you?• What type of lifestyle do you envision?• How fulfilling do you want your job to be?• How much do you plan to develop your abilities?• Which work values are the most important to

you?

Assessing Your Interests and Abilities

https://secure.gacollege411.org/Career_Planning/_default.aspx

More Career Assessments

• www.gcic.peachnet.edu: The Georgia Career Information Center is an online tool available to help students and adults make informed career choices. The username is gpcde and the password is gcis588.

• www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp: This is a free personality assessment based on Jung and Briggs’ Theory of Type. You will answer 72 yes or no questions.

Dressing for Success

Dressing for SuccessJob Interview Dress Code for the Ladies

Job Interview Dress Code for the Men

• Dress for the job• No sandals• No tight fitting clothes• No revealing clothes• Conservative with

jewelry• Conservative with

perfume

• Dress for the job • No jeans or athletic

wear• No sagging pants• Invest in a pair of hard

bottom shoes• No visible piercings• No visible tattoos

Projecting Your Best• Social Media

o Everything written online becomes a public record.o Every picture posted online tells more of your story.

• Telephone Communicationso Monitor voice mail frequently.o It is best to have a professional voice message without music.

• Written and Online Communicationso Monitor email frequently.o Have an appropriate email address.

Networking Basics• Networking is

expanding your sphere of influence.

• Networking is reaching out and learning more about the career you plan to pursue.

• Networking is taking the steps forward to meet people and build positive professional relationships.

• Networking opportunities are online: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook.

• Networking opportunities may be impromptu, like a 30 second elevator interview.

• Many networking opportunities happen at special events, like GPC Career Day.

Quick Cover Letter and Resume Tips

• Highlight your accomplishments.• Stick with one page with 10-12 font.• Reflect your interest in and your ability to

do the job.• Proofread; be sure to check your spelling

and your grammar.• Focus on the value of your knowledge,

skills, and abilities to the mission of the organization.

Closing Thoughts• Your career choice is an aspect of a successful life

and lifestyle. Be sure to choose a career that reflects who you are.

• Let your personal interests, values, and skills guide your college major and career choices.

• Be sure to represent yourself well in print, online, and in person.

More Career Resources

•GPC JagOpp Link for job postings http://eapps.gpc.edu/studentcareers/

• GPC Career Services Webpage http://depts.gpc.edu/careerservices/students.htm#.UzCMqLdOXIU

• GAcollege411 https://secure.gacollege411.org/Career_Planning/_default.aspx

• GPC Career Day: Friday, March 28, 2014. Registration available onsite.

Thank you for attending this presentation. Contact ACRS-Online at gpcol@gpc.edu with any questions.