Being in college doesn’t guarantee having all the answers. There may be times when you feel like you are the only person who has yet to declare a major or decide what you want to do after college, but I promise you are not alone.
According to an MSNBC article by Gayle B. Ronan, “Eighty percent of college-bound students have yet to choose a major.” Furthermore, the article goes on to say that around fifty percent of students who have declared a major can end up changing their major an additional two or three more times.
The decisions faced in college can be frustrating, and when it comes to picking the path that is right for you, Baldwin-Wallace Career Services is here to help. Don’t even know where to start? That’s okay. By coming in to Career Services and getting information for logging in, students can access a site called Discover. Through a simple online survey that you can take from the comfort of your residence hall, Discover helps to assess your interests, abilities, and values. Once completed, Discover points out career areas that may be compatible for you. It is recommended that students come in for an appointment with an advisor after completing the Discover survey. As someone who has personally utilized Discover, I can tell you that talking with someone who is trained to read your results is a great help.
Whether you are undecided, unsure, or just seeking general career advice, the advisors at Baldwin-Wallace are always willing to help you take the first (or second) step in the right direction for your future.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Discover HOT Jobs and Internships in Northeast Ohio!
If you are looking to discover HOT Jobs and Internships in Northeast Ohio, join Career Services tonight and come to the first
Jobs in Demand Series: Healthcare and Social Service!
Jobs in Demand Series: Healthcare and Social Service!
Meet with industry professionals, network, and learn about what
skills employers are looking for!
skills employers are looking for!
Jobs in Demand Series: Healthcare & Social Service
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Recreation Center, Higgins 204
Recreation Center, Higgins 204
Monday, September 26, 2011
Is Grad School In Your Future?
Have you ever considered going to graduate school? Students choose to pursue graduate school for many reasons. Whether you want career or professional advancement opportunities, or want to know more about a particular subject, Career Services can help you take the right steps to reaching your post B-W goals!
October 4 marks the Graduate School Fair taking place at B-W. Currently, over 40 schools have signed up to attend offering a diverse set of programs. Whether you are looking to receive your MBA (Masters of Business Administration), MA (Master of Arts), MS (Master of Science), or another type of degree, the Graduate School Fair can open doors to finding the right school and program for you.
Before you come to the Fair, take part in our Graduate School Workshop Part 2 which will go over vital information regarding admission requirements, application procedures and which tests you might have to take. The workshop will be next Tuesday, September 27th in Malicky 114 from 12:10 – 1:10 pm. Career advisors will be on hand to talk about next steps and what you should do to prepare for the upcoming Graduate School Fair!
Coming to these events will also put you into a drawing to win either a Kaplan Prep Test Course for any graduate school exam compliments of Kaplan, or a free Cap & Gown, from the Career Services Office!
So come and join us for these great upcoming events! Information about the Grad School Fair can be found on the B-W Career Network. A list of schools attending can also be found on there!
October 4 marks the Graduate School Fair taking place at B-W. Currently, over 40 schools have signed up to attend offering a diverse set of programs. Whether you are looking to receive your MBA (Masters of Business Administration), MA (Master of Arts), MS (Master of Science), or another type of degree, the Graduate School Fair can open doors to finding the right school and program for you.
Before you come to the Fair, take part in our Graduate School Workshop Part 2 which will go over vital information regarding admission requirements, application procedures and which tests you might have to take. The workshop will be next Tuesday, September 27th in Malicky 114 from 12:10 – 1:10 pm. Career advisors will be on hand to talk about next steps and what you should do to prepare for the upcoming Graduate School Fair!
Coming to these events will also put you into a drawing to win either a Kaplan Prep Test Course for any graduate school exam compliments of Kaplan, or a free Cap & Gown, from the Career Services Office!
So come and join us for these great upcoming events! Information about the Grad School Fair can be found on the B-W Career Network. A list of schools attending can also be found on there!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Career Services Can Help You With On-Campus Recruiting!
College is the fastest four years of your life. Sometimes as freshmen, you don’t realize the opportunities available to begin the job and internship search! Your future starts the first day you start school at B-W, and it is never too early to start working on building your resume and making career connections. One easy way of doing this is by participating in on-campus recruiting. Through on-campus recruiting, companies and business come to B-W to recruit students for internships and jobs. No matter what year you are, it is a great way to make connections with employers and to get to know what is that they do, and also what they look for in an employee.
The Career & Internship Expo, one of our largest events here in Career Services, takes place in November. Last year over 70 companies participated. They want to meet students like you, and answer any questions you have. It’s a professional environment, but also a more comfortable way to approach a business and ask about job and internship opportunities. Career Services also offers different preparation programs that will help prepare you for the Expo so you can be at the top of your game to score a job or internship.
Another way Career Services can help you prepare for such situations is by coming into our office and setting up an individual appointment with an advisor. By doing this you can have your advisor help you go over your resume, cover letter, and even ask interview questions. Career Services has a great program called the Perfect Interview where you can set up a mock interview to help you familiarize yourself with the interview process. Look for our flyers and calendars to see upcoming event information. It is never too late to prepare for your future, and Career Services can help!
The Career & Internship Expo, one of our largest events here in Career Services, takes place in November. Last year over 70 companies participated. They want to meet students like you, and answer any questions you have. It’s a professional environment, but also a more comfortable way to approach a business and ask about job and internship opportunities. Career Services also offers different preparation programs that will help prepare you for the Expo so you can be at the top of your game to score a job or internship.
Another way Career Services can help you prepare for such situations is by coming into our office and setting up an individual appointment with an advisor. By doing this you can have your advisor help you go over your resume, cover letter, and even ask interview questions. Career Services has a great program called the Perfect Interview where you can set up a mock interview to help you familiarize yourself with the interview process. Look for our flyers and calendars to see upcoming event information. It is never too late to prepare for your future, and Career Services can help!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Career Services...the best kep secret!
Career Services is an on-campus resource for both students and alumni. Competing for jobs and internships is hard enough, but not having the right resources to be able to present yourself well is even worse.
This is where Career Services comes into play! Career Services has various events throughout the year to help prepare students for the "real world". I personally love this office! The career advisors have turned my terrible mess of a resume into a masterpiece that I am proud to present to any employer! If you have no idea where to go or who to turn to for help with your career related problems, come straight to the Career Services office! Don't be shy! Come right in and a career advisor will help you with your cover letter or resume, freshen up your interview skills, or simply help you find your dream job or internship.
Located in Bonds and open Monday through Friday, Career Services is here and ready to help! Whether it's in our office for an individual appointment or at one of our many events, we are here for you! Each week we offer events such as Express Lanes, Resume Writing Clinics and Internship Workshops.
Take a look at some of our upcoming events:
Graduate School Workshop Part 1: Tuesday, September 20th
Graduate School Workshop Part 2: Tuesday, September 27th
Graduate School Fair: Tuesday, October 4th
This is where Career Services comes into play! Career Services has various events throughout the year to help prepare students for the "real world". I personally love this office! The career advisors have turned my terrible mess of a resume into a masterpiece that I am proud to present to any employer! If you have no idea where to go or who to turn to for help with your career related problems, come straight to the Career Services office! Don't be shy! Come right in and a career advisor will help you with your cover letter or resume, freshen up your interview skills, or simply help you find your dream job or internship.
Located in Bonds and open Monday through Friday, Career Services is here and ready to help! Whether it's in our office for an individual appointment or at one of our many events, we are here for you! Each week we offer events such as Express Lanes, Resume Writing Clinics and Internship Workshops.
Take a look at some of our upcoming events:
Graduate School Workshop Part 1: Tuesday, September 20th
Graduate School Workshop Part 2: Tuesday, September 27th
Graduate School Fair: Tuesday, October 4th
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Consider Blogging...as a Career!
If you're thinking of a unique way to utilize your resourcefulness, creativity, writing, or if you're like me and you're open to an interesting opportunity for English majors, consider becoming a blogger. Blogs can be personal and professional, and they're great for communications, public relations, and marketing purposes. Be part of the industry you're interested in working for, but in a new way. Bloggers can work freelance, for newspapers and magazines, book publishers, radio and television stations, and business or non-profit organizations. Plus, it's a fun way to be subjective about a topic that you're passionate about!
Imagine all the contacts you gain from the people that follow your blog. It's a great way to network professionally, while allowing people to get to know your interests based on the information you write about. Some experience is needed, preferably a bachelor's degree, but majors vary. You could be hired to write an economics blog if you majored in economics. The same goes for political science, botony, anything! And tell Mom and Dad that, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in a summary of 2009, the average salary was $54,000/year nationally. That's about $26.00 per hour, and if you get to freelance in your pajamas, that's not a bad trade-off!
If you consider yourself someone with insatiable curiosity and you're looking for an "out of the box" way to target a career path, consider blogging. Or start doing it as a hobby and see what kind of following you get. It's not the same old kind of personal or professional writing you're used to, so you might learn you're a writer and you never even knew it.
Imagine all the contacts you gain from the people that follow your blog. It's a great way to network professionally, while allowing people to get to know your interests based on the information you write about. Some experience is needed, preferably a bachelor's degree, but majors vary. You could be hired to write an economics blog if you majored in economics. The same goes for political science, botony, anything! And tell Mom and Dad that, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in a summary of 2009, the average salary was $54,000/year nationally. That's about $26.00 per hour, and if you get to freelance in your pajamas, that's not a bad trade-off!
If you consider yourself someone with insatiable curiosity and you're looking for an "out of the box" way to target a career path, consider blogging. Or start doing it as a hobby and see what kind of following you get. It's not the same old kind of personal or professional writing you're used to, so you might learn you're a writer and you never even knew it.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Juggling the Transition from College to Everything After
As a graduating senior, I'm fully aware of the looming responsibilities a senior endures in his or her final semester as an undergraduate. I keep thinking back to senior year in high school, when arrangements were in the works to choose a college and the relief I felt when I finally had my plans lined up for post-graduation. I also remember the struggle it was to balance school work, extracurriculars, and time to plan for the future. That was high school! Now, the options seem endless, and so does the school work. I'm ready for it all to be over, but at the same time, thinking about everything I need to do before it's over is beyond overwhelming. Finding time to devote to planning for the imminent future, which will be here, ready or not, in 40-some days, is now more of a challenge than ever.
My advice is to figure out how much time you have to devote to various responsibilities, otherwise known as Time Management 101. But, as a soon-to-be college graduate, you're a pro at time management by now, right? I tend to think about the "here" and "now," focusing on what I need to do in the moment, taking everything day by day. That will leave me without a plan, which I will have to scramble to put together immediately after I graduate. Take about an hour or so, depending on how much homework, how many extracurriculars, hours at work, etc. you have, to devote to a job, internship, or graduate school search. Organizing the information you encounter is also helpful, so be sure to file or save your information in case you need to come back to it. Be sure to set goals for yourself in terms of following up with your application. Employers aren't necessarily going to do it for you! Remember, the ball is in your court from here on out.
It's not all about planning for a career or graduate school. Graduation is also about leaving some room for emotional and social fluxes. Everything is exciting one minute, and then for the same reasons it was exciting, it's all stressful the next minute. Take time to slow down and reflect on yourself so that you can be prepared to know yourself and what you expect from yourself when you graduate. Don't have an identity crisis, but rather embrace these challenges as a motivation. And don't forget to savor the last several weeks by really spending time with YOU because those 40-some days will be over before you know it.
My advice is to figure out how much time you have to devote to various responsibilities, otherwise known as Time Management 101. But, as a soon-to-be college graduate, you're a pro at time management by now, right? I tend to think about the "here" and "now," focusing on what I need to do in the moment, taking everything day by day. That will leave me without a plan, which I will have to scramble to put together immediately after I graduate. Take about an hour or so, depending on how much homework, how many extracurriculars, hours at work, etc. you have, to devote to a job, internship, or graduate school search. Organizing the information you encounter is also helpful, so be sure to file or save your information in case you need to come back to it. Be sure to set goals for yourself in terms of following up with your application. Employers aren't necessarily going to do it for you! Remember, the ball is in your court from here on out.
It's not all about planning for a career or graduate school. Graduation is also about leaving some room for emotional and social fluxes. Everything is exciting one minute, and then for the same reasons it was exciting, it's all stressful the next minute. Take time to slow down and reflect on yourself so that you can be prepared to know yourself and what you expect from yourself when you graduate. Don't have an identity crisis, but rather embrace these challenges as a motivation. And don't forget to savor the last several weeks by really spending time with YOU because those 40-some days will be over before you know it.
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