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CAREER CAREER PLANNING FOR PLANNING FOR

SUCCESSSUCCESSLUCY GAMMONLUCY GAMMON

KIM BILLEAUDEAUKIM BILLEAUDEAU

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Two Different CentersTwo Different Centers

The Career Counseling Center – Lucy C. Gammon The Career Counseling Center – Lucy C. Gammon – “Offering Help with Major Decisions” through – “Offering Help with Major Decisions” through Career Testing, Career Exploration and Career Career Testing, Career Exploration and Career Decision Making Class. Lee Hall Room 110Decision Making Class. Lee Hall Room 110

Career Services – Kim Billeaudeau – Assists Career Services – Kim Billeaudeau – Assists Students with career planning, job search Students with career planning, job search preparation and connecting with jobs and preparation and connecting with jobs and employers. Conference Center Room 104employers. Conference Center Room 104

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SAME GOAL - CAREER SAME GOAL - CAREER PLANNING FOR SUCCESSPLANNING FOR SUCCESS

The Career Counseling Center and Career The Career Counseling Center and Career Services can help students with all Services can help students with all

aspects of their career journey throughout aspects of their career journey throughout their years at UL Lafayette. Services their years at UL Lafayette. Services include information on majors, career include information on majors, career

testing, career planning and job seeking testing, career planning and job seeking strategies.strategies.

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THE CAREER COUNSELING CENTERTHE CAREER COUNSELING CENTER

Academic Success CenterAcademic Success Center

Offering Help with “MAJOR” DecisionsOffering Help with “MAJOR” Decisions

Lee Hall, Room 110Lee Hall, Room 110

studentsuccess.louisiana.edustudentsuccess.louisiana.edu

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The Academic Success Center at UL Lafayette The Academic Success Center at UL Lafayette houses two academic support centers:houses two academic support centers:

The Learning CenterThe Learning Center

andand

The Career Counseling The Career Counseling CenterCenter

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GoalsGoalsSelf Assessment -Self Assessment - to enable students to examine their interests, to enable students to examine their interests, values, skills and personality characteristics by participating in self-values, skills and personality characteristics by participating in self-assessment exercises and testing assessment exercises and testing

Research and Exploration -Research and Exploration - to help them gather information about to help them gather information about career options and evaluate the pros and cons of different career options and evaluate the pros and cons of different occupations as they may relate to their personal choices and career occupations as they may relate to their personal choices and career goalsgoals

Career Planning -Career Planning - to help students learn the importance of school to help students learn the importance of school involvement, part-time and summer jobs, internships, volunteer work, involvement, part-time and summer jobs, internships, volunteer work, professional organizations, resume writing and networking as early professional organizations, resume writing and networking as early strategies in their career decision-making strategies in their career decision-making

Future -Future - finally, to have students learn that career development is a finally, to have students learn that career development is a lifetime process that can be both exciting and fulfillinglifetime process that can be both exciting and fulfilling

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Services of the Career Counseling CenterServices of the Career Counseling Center

An appointment is NOT needed to use the An appointment is NOT needed to use the CenterCenter

The Center is a free service to all currently The Center is a free service to all currently enrolled studentsenrolled students

Career Testing availableCareer Testing available Browsing LibraryBrowsing Library Informational materialsInformational materials Career ClassCareer Class CounselingCounseling

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Who Runs the CenterWho Runs the Center

Lucy C. Gammon – Coordinator of the Lucy C. Gammon – Coordinator of the Center Center

We have a staff of trained student workers We have a staff of trained student workers who will guide you through your testing who will guide you through your testing process. process.

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Who Visits the CenterWho Visits the Center

Perspective students invited by Enrollment ServicesPerspective students invited by Enrollment ServicesIncoming students invited during OrientationIncoming students invited during OrientationCurrently enrolled student looking to change their majorCurrently enrolled student looking to change their majorUndeclared students required to come by their advisorsUndeclared students required to come by their advisorsStudents who are researching what they can do with their Students who are researching what they can do with their degreedegreeStudents who have been placed on Financial Aid ProbationStudents who have been placed on Financial Aid ProbationStudents registered in ACSK 100 classes through Academic Students registered in ACSK 100 classes through Academic Success CenterSuccess CenterStudents enrolled in the ACSK 140 classStudents enrolled in the ACSK 140 classGraduate students and alumniGraduate students and alumni

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Freshmen Seminar and Intro Freshmen Seminar and Intro Classes are Invited to the CenterClasses are Invited to the CenterHUMN 101 HUMN 101 BADM 100 BADM 100 SCI 101 SCI 101 DSGN 101 DSGN 101 EDCI 100 EDCI 100 HUMR 100 HUMR 100 HIM 101 HIM 101 Nurs 102Nurs 102Cmps 150 Cmps 150 Engr Intro’sEngr Intro’s

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Did you know Did you know 

Research by Penn State and other institutions has shown that Research by Penn State and other institutions has shown that up to 80 percent of students entering college are unsure about up to 80 percent of students entering college are unsure about their major, even if they've initially declared a major. their major, even if they've initially declared a major.

Up to 50 percent of college students change their majors at Up to 50 percent of college students change their majors at least once before graduation, and oleast once before graduation, and on average, college students n average, college students may change their major three times over the course of their college may change their major three times over the course of their college career.career.

Students who aren't sure about their majors often want a quick Students who aren't sure about their majors often want a quick decision or a magical answer. But studies have shown that you decision or a magical answer. But studies have shown that you can’t take shortcuts if you want to find a good career fit. can’t take shortcuts if you want to find a good career fit.

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What Type of Students Come to the CenterWhat Type of Students Come to the CenterStudents who are Undecided and may have Students who are Undecided and may have stated their major as “Undeclared”.stated their major as “Undeclared”.Students who want to change their major Students who want to change their major because of lack of interest in the coursework, because of lack of interest in the coursework, poor academic performance or inability to meet poor academic performance or inability to meet the criteria needed for that major.the criteria needed for that major.Students who are satisfied with their college Students who are satisfied with their college major but want to do some exploring or research major but want to do some exploring or research about how that major will lead them to a good about how that major will lead them to a good career fit. career fit. Students who have a specific career in mind but Students who have a specific career in mind but are unsure what to major in to meet their goals.are unsure what to major in to meet their goals.

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Some Things to Consider When Some Things to Consider When Students Choose a MajorStudents Choose a Major

A description of the Major A description of the Major Interesting history and background information about the Interesting history and background information about the MajorMajorCoursework required for this MajorCoursework required for this MajorType of career opportunities that this major will offerType of career opportunities that this major will offerEducational level required for those career opportunitiesEducational level required for those career opportunitiesEmployment outlook—National, State and RegionalEmployment outlook—National, State and RegionalAverage salary levels---National, State and RegionalAverage salary levels---National, State and RegionalAdvice from experts in the field and type of work requiredAdvice from experts in the field and type of work required

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CAREER TESTINGCAREER TESTING110 Lee Hall110 Lee Hall

CHOICES by Bridges (computer based)CHOICES by Bridges (computer based)

SIGI 3 by Valpar (computer based)SIGI 3 by Valpar (computer based)

Campbell Interest and Skill SurveyCampbell Interest and Skill Survey

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Career LibraryCareer Library110 Lee Hall110 Lee Hall

Resource information of all types is Resource information of all types is available in the Career Counseling Center. available in the Career Counseling Center. Learn about the nature of work, Learn about the nature of work, education, training, job outlook, salaries, education, training, job outlook, salaries, job titles and job descriptions for job titles and job descriptions for thousands of careersthousands of careers..

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Career Decision Making ClassCareer Decision Making Class

ACSK 140 is a half-semester, one-credit ACSK 140 is a half-semester, one-credit hour course. The class is taught primarily hour course. The class is taught primarily on Moodle. It is recommended for on Moodle. It is recommended for students wanting an in-depth career students wanting an in-depth career analysis. Students are required to take analysis. Students are required to take career tests in this coursecareer tests in this course. .

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On the Right Track?On the Right Track?Things Students Should ConsiderThings Students Should Consider

Get to know and talk to their advisor about their goalsGet to know and talk to their advisor about their goalsVisit the Career Counseling Center and talk to the Visit the Career Counseling Center and talk to the counselor and use the tools available at the Centercounselor and use the tools available at the CenterJoin a student organization in their fieldJoin a student organization in their fieldSeek out professionals in the field and ask questionsSeek out professionals in the field and ask questionsVolunteering in their community provides personal Volunteering in their community provides personal satisfaction and creates a more well rounded personsatisfaction and creates a more well rounded personThink about an internship or summer job in their area of Think about an internship or summer job in their area of studystudyStart a Career file and Resume earlyStart a Career file and Resume early

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Value of the Career Counseling CenterValue of the Career Counseling Center

The Center is a very hands-on, student-The Center is a very hands-on, student-oriented place for students to come and oriented place for students to come and gather information about career options gather information about career options and evaluate the pros and cons of different and evaluate the pros and cons of different occupations and graduate programs as occupations and graduate programs as they may relate to their personal choices they may relate to their personal choices and career goals. and career goals.

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Career Counseling Center Lee Hall 110   ·   337.482.5431

Offering Help with“Major” Decisions

•Career Testing Software•Vocational Assessment•Career Library •Career Decision Making Course (ACSK 140)

The Career Counseling Center’s hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM M-TH

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM F Most services are FREE to current UL

Lafayette students. Please bring your UL Lafayette I.D. with you when visiting our

Center.

Academic Success CenterAcademic Success Center

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ExploringExploringCAREER CAREER

SERVICESSERVICES

Conference Center, Room 104Conference Center, Room 104http://careerservices.louisiana.edu

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UL Lafayette Career Services department is a UL Lafayette Career Services department is a division of Student Affairs and provides services to division of Student Affairs and provides services to UL Lafayette students and alumni in career UL Lafayette students and alumni in career planning, development and job seeking strategies. planning, development and job seeking strategies.

The department serves as a major link between The department serves as a major link between students/alumni and potential employers. students/alumni and potential employers.

The Career Services staff is a team of The Career Services staff is a team of professionals who are committed to providing professionals who are committed to providing quality services to our customers. quality services to our customers.

Welcome to Career Services!

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Mission StatementMission Statement

To assist students and alumni in To assist students and alumni in developing and implementing their developing and implementing their

career goals by providing skill career goals by providing skill enhancement, career and employer enhancement, career and employer information, and maintaining quality information, and maintaining quality

university-employer relationships university-employer relationships which provide a link between student which provide a link between student

and potential employersand potential employers..

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Customers of Career ServicesCustomers of Career Services

StudentsStudents

AlumniAlumni

Employers Employers

Faculty & StaffFaculty & Staff

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Services for StudentsServices for StudentsJob ListingsJob ListingsOn Campus InterviewingOn Campus InterviewingCo-op ProgramCo-op ProgramCareer & Recruitment DaysCareer & Recruitment DaysWorkshops Workshops Resume Writing AssistanceResume Writing AssistanceResource RoomResource RoomGuest SpeakersGuest Speakers

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Any Student or Alumni Any Student or Alumni Seeking a job shouldSeeking a job should

Check out Check out CAREER CAREER

SERVICES SERVICES ONLINEONLINE

http://careerservices.louisiana.edu

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Services for Students:Services for Students:Career Services OnlineCareer Services Online

Part-timePart-time

Full-timeFull-time

InternshipsInternships

Co-op positionsCo-op positions

SummerSummerMany local employers as well as employers

nationwide are posting jobs for all UL Lafayette students and alumni in CAREER SERVICES

ONLINE.

Students and alumni can search jobs at no charge!

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Benefits to Students and Alumni:Benefits to Students and Alumni:

Students can set up Job Agents to alert them about Students can set up Job Agents to alert them about openings that meet their criteria (emailed automatically openings that meet their criteria (emailed automatically to the student).to the student).Maintain an online Personal Career CalendarMaintain an online Personal Career CalendarManage multiple resumes, cover letters, and other Manage multiple resumes, cover letters, and other employment related documentsemployment related documentsSearch online listings through Search online listings through Career Services OnlineCareer Services Online for for internships, part-time, full-time, co-op and summer jobs internships, part-time, full-time, co-op and summer jobs that have been posted specifically for UL Lafayette that have been posted specifically for UL Lafayette students and alumni.students and alumni.Schedule on-campus interviews (requires registration in Schedule on-campus interviews (requires registration in our Career Services office to set up) our Career Services office to set up) View and RSVP for career events View and RSVP for career events

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CAREER SERVICES ONLINE – STUDENT HOME PAGE

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Services for Students:Services for Students:On-Campus InterviewingOn-Campus Interviewing

Every Fall & Spring semester Career Every Fall & Spring semester Career Services coordinates approximately Services coordinates approximately

40 – 50 employer visits on campus to 40 – 50 employer visits on campus to interview students for Full-time, Internship interview students for Full-time, Internship

& Co-op positions.& Co-op positions.

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Services for Students:Services for Students:Cooperative Education ProgramCooperative Education Program

Cooperative Education is a supervised educational Cooperative Education is a supervised educational program for qualified students which integrates program for qualified students which integrates periods of academic study with periods of paid, periods of academic study with periods of paid,

professional work experienceprofessional work experience..

Benefits of a Co-op:Benefits of a Co-op:

Retain Full Time student Retain Full Time student statusstatus

Gain real world experienceGain real world experience

Earn $ while learningEarn $ while learning

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Services for Students:Services for Students:CAREER DAYSCAREER DAYS

Representatives from Major Companies & Representatives from Major Companies & Agencies attendAgencies attend

Recruiters from Graduate & Professional Recruiters from Graduate & Professional Schools attendSchools attend

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UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS

Spring 2010 Career DaysSpring 2010 Career DaysTuesday, February 23Tuesday, February 23

Student Union BallroomStudent Union Ballroom9:00 am – 1:00 pm9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Engineering, Sciences, MIS-Technology Day Engineering, Sciences, MIS-Technology Day

&&

Wednesday, February 24Wednesday, February 24Business, Government, Liberal Arts –General Career DayBusiness, Government, Liberal Arts –General Career Day

Student Union BallroomStudent Union Ballroom9:00 am – 1:00 pm9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS

Teacher Recruitment DayTeacher Recruitment DayMonday, March 15, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Monday, March 15, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Liberal Arts DayLiberal Arts DayFriday, March 26, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Grad School on LocationConference Center, Room 104

Wednesdays, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

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Services for Students:Services for Students:Workshops/EventsWorkshops/Events

Resume WritingResume Writing

Interviewing TipsInterviewing Tips

Mock InterviewsMock Interviews

Employer PanelsEmployer Panels

Dining/Business EtiquetteDining/Business Etiquettehttp://careerservices.louisiana.edu

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Services for Students:Services for Students:Individual AppointmentsIndividual Appointments

Students may contact the Career Students may contact the Career Services office to schedule an Services office to schedule an appointment for individual appointment for individual advising with a staff member advising with a staff member during any phase of their career during any phase of their career planning or job search process.planning or job search process.

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Information Provided to Information Provided to Faculty/StaffFaculty/Staff

Services to Students & EmployersServices to Students & Employers

Cooperative Education ProgramCooperative Education Program

Career/Recruitment DaysCareer/Recruitment Days

Seminars/EventsSeminars/Events

Absent Professor ProgramAbsent Professor Program

Faculty Guide to Standards in HiringFaculty Guide to Standards in Hiring

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Career Services StaffCareer Services Staff

Kimberly Billeaudeau, DirectorKimberly Billeaudeau, Director

Susie Guilbeau, Administrative AssistantSusie Guilbeau, Administrative Assistant

Karen Petry, Administrative AssistantKaren Petry, Administrative Assistant

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CAREER SERVICESCAREER SERVICESConference Center, Room 104Conference Center, Room 104

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 – 5:00Monday – Thursday: 7:30 – 5:00Friday: 7:30 – 12:30Friday: 7:30 – 12:30

482-1444482-1444http://careerservices.louisiana.eduhttp://careerservices.louisiana.edu

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