IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN...

Welcome back students of Baldwin-Wallace College. I hope you all had a great summer and you are ready for the upcoming year.

Here in Career Services we have a lot of exciting news for you all. If you are not familiar with us we are located in Bonds (Room 104). We are here to help you find that internship or future job opportunity. We want to give you a solid foundation when it comes to your future. We offer many Resume Writing Clinics, Exploring Internship Workshops, and one on one Resume Critique with one of our very helpful Career Advisors, along with many other events.

First thing that is essential to do is make sure you have a B-W Career Network Account set-up and Updated. Being signed up with our B-W Career Network gives you the ability to see our calendar and the many upcoming events, look at internship and job postings, and gives you access to all the great tools available to you, so YOU can potentially find that internship or job.

STEPS TO GET INVOLVED IN CAREER SERVICES

• CREATE YOUR B-W CAREER NETWORK ACCOUNT (THE B-W CAREER NETWORK WEBSITE)

• ATTEND A RESUME WRITING CLINIC

• COME TO CAREER SERVICES AND SCHEDULE A ONE ON ONE APPOINTMENT WITH ONE OF THE CAREER ADVISORS

• ALWAYS KEEP YOUR B-W CAREER NETWORK ACCOUNT UPDATED

• ALWAYS KEEP AN EYE ON THE CALENDER FOR ANY UPCOMING EVENTS

EXCITING UPCOMING EVENTS AND DATES

• (SEPTEMBER 9TH) EXPLORING INTERNSHIPS WORKSHOP

• (OCTOBER 5TH) GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR

• (NOVEMBER 4TH) CAREER AND INTERNSHIP EXPO

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON…

SPRING 2010 semester is officially over!!!

On behalf of everyone in Career Services, we would like to wish all B-W students a safe summer.

To all graduating Seniors: We wish you the best of luck with all your future endeavors. Be sure to fill out the Post Graduation Survey and don’t forget Career Services is here to help you after you have graduated.

We are committed to the success of our current students and alumni. Make sure to utilize your summertime wisely: Use it to take classes or intern and, of course, to relax. We want to thank you all for using our services, attending our special programs and our workshops. We hope you have learned and found them useful. We invite returning students to visit Career Services next fall to find out what we have to offer and how you can benefit. We are dedicated to providing services to help every student through the journey to career success. Until next year, have a great summer!

Jobs for the Future

Ever wonder what you'll be doing over for the next 10 years or so? Odds are you won't be doing the same thing you're doing now. In fact, the job you may have in the future may not even exist today. Take a look at the following websites to see which industries are worth considering for the future based on employment growth and which industries are declining.

Hot Jobs for the Future

60 Jobs that will Rock the Future

Industries with the Fastest and Biggest Growth

The Next Decade's Growth Industries

Top 10 Green Jobs for the Future

And if you're still curious about what career path to go down after graduation, make an appointment with Career Services or explore the B-W Career Network.

The Economy and Green Jobs

Throughout U.S. history we have experienced eras in time such as “The Industrial Revolution” and with the most recent recession we are commencing a new era; the era of “Sustainability,” so to speak. The U.S. Government has invested billions of dollars into green energy and sustainable resources. The industry is on the boom and there is an increasing demand within the field. Case in point, Baldwin-Wallace College has implemented a new major founded on Sustainability to better equip students for an increasingly sustainable world. They have also had a wind turbine installed on campus. It is the new trend of the era to “GO GREEN.” Companies are now resulting to hiring Energy Auditors, Scientists, and Engineers to assist them in “going green” and making sure they are doing all in their power to be sustainable. April 22, 2010 marks the 40th Earth Day which helps to promote sustainability and conservation of the Earth’s resources; I highly encourage all to not only consider their impact on the Earth and how they can become more sustainable as individuals, but to also consider a “green job” in your field.
· IT
· Healthcare
· Business
· Engineering
· Management
· Science or Math

Career Connections and Mentors

Gaining experience before entering the job market can make a huge difference, which is why networking and connecting with professionals in your field of choice is vital. Baldwin-Wallace College Career Services offers a mentoring database called Career Connections which allows students to search for an alumni mentor; this program offers a variety of benefits for students and alumni alike such as:

1. Job Shadowing
2. Relocation Advice
3. Informational Interviews
4. Networking
5. Industry Information

Gaining access to Career Connections is fairly easy; any student who has a Baldwin-Wallace College Career Network account can access Career Connections with the following steps:

1. Log on to the B-W Career Network with the username and password provided by Career Services (www.bw.experience.com)

2. On the home screen, click on the Career Connections link and from here you can view mentors profiles and request to connect.

In addition, please be sure to be professional when interacting with mentors.

1. All communication (verbal and written) should be professional
2. Respond to mentors in a timely manner
3. Last but not least, Be sure to thank your mentors for their support

Transitioning into Life after College

Being able to expect the unexpected and embrace change are good ways to go about preparing for life after college, or "the real world." Job searching, living arrangements, finances, and relationships will all have to be juggled with, but with some heads up it will all be manageable. The following articles may help you start planning for the "in between" of college and career. And don't forget, to start looking for jobs and internships now, login to the B-W Career Network.


10 Myths About Life after College
An article with a positive look at all the negatives you've heard about post-grad life

Life after College
A website with blogs and articles about life, work, money, careers, and happiness after college

How to Adapt to Life after College
A website with a step-by-step (and brutally honest) way to approach life after you graduate

Making a Successful Transition from College to Career
A "reality check" for what college has and has not prepared you for


Or make an appointment with Career Services to explore your options for post-graduation!

The Art of the Elevator Speech

What is an elevator speech and why do I need one?

• An elevator speech is a short introduction of who you are and what you have to offer in about 200 words or less. It should highlight your uniqueness and focus on the benefits that you provide. It is delivered in an enthusiastic, upbeat way and includes introducing yourself, shaking hands, and making eye contact.

How do I come up with a good speech?

• Do your research. This means doing a lot of introspection to figure out your strengths and weaknesses, as well as your interests and abilities. Be sure to state what exactly you are seeking (e.g. internship. full time job, etc.).

Need help or more information? Check out these links for more ideas:

• http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/career/content/elevatorspeech.pdf
• http://www.businessweek.com/careers/content/jun2007/ca20070618_134959.htm
• http://www.quintcareers.com/writing_elevator_speeches.html