Career Planning Strategies, Marketing - Career and Personal Explorations | COUN 191, Study notes of Psychology

Download Career Planning Strategies, Marketing - Career and Personal Explorations | COUN 191 and more Study notes Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! Career Planning Strategies FRESHMAN Inquiry and Awareness • Enroll in courses with help of academic advisors. • Enroll in COUN 191. • Enroll in University 100. • Visit Career Development Center to explore major and/or career interests. • Schedule an appointment with career counselor. • Attend Job Fair. • Attend a CDC workshop on deciding on a major. • Register in BeachLINK. • Become familiar with CSULB Catalog and Schedule of Classes. • Visit the CDC website for information on services and special events. SUMMER • Obtain employment and develop skills. • Attend CDC workshops. • Develop a resume. • Upload resume on BeachLINK. • Visit the Career Resource Library in the CDC. SOPHOMORE Assess: Interests, Skills and Values. • Meet with department and academic advisor. • Discuss education and career interests with career counselor, peers, faculty and family. • Attend internship and job fairs. • Talk to people in various careers. • Join organizations in your interest area(s). • Schedule an appointment with a career counselor to discuss interests and other assessments. Explore Career Interests • Explore internship possibilities; visit CDC. • Access BeachLINK. SUMMER • Obtain employment and develop skills. • Meet with career counselor to discuss career options. • Use the Career Resource Library to research career options. JUNIOR Targeting Career Decisions • Take classes in your major. • Attend internship and job fairs. • Attend workshop on resumes, interviewing, and job search. • Obtain career-related experience. • Enroll in COUN 360I. • Narrow career options through further research. • Assess interests, skills and values. • Is graduate school in your future? • Attend workshops on applying tograduate school. • Access BeachLINK. • Attend graduate and professional school fair. • Take electives in other areas to enhance your qualifications. • Build a network (contacts). • Develop/update a resume. • Visit CDC website. SUMMER • Obtain a summer internship/ related experience. • Compile inventory of interests, skills and qualifications. • Meet with career counselor. • Attend workshop on resumes, interviews, and job search techniques. • Revise resume. SENIOR Job Search Campaign • Complete the course requirements in your major. • Continue networking. • Identify and utilize multiple resources. • Attend Job Fair. • Attend workshop on resumes, interviews, and job search techniques. • Update resume. • Access BeachLINK. • Participate in On-Campus Recruitment. • Attend employer information sessions. Graduate School • Identify graduate programs. • Review application process. • Take entrance exams. • Research financing graduate school. • Attend graduate and professional school fairs. To develop an individualized career plan, schedule an appointment with a career counselor. Call (562) 985-4151 or visit Brotman Hall, Room 250 to schedule an appointment. http://careers.csulb.edu The Career Development Center is a Department of the Student Services Division. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Educational Institution.