1. Networking and Etiquette Workshop 2. Practice Interviewing 3. Resume 4. Cover Letter UNIVERSAL INGREDIENTS Career Center The Indiana State University Career Center staff believes that everyone possesses gifts, talents, and the desire to find meaning and purpose in what they do. Accordingly, we strive to encourage hope, self-knowledge, and build career-related skills that lead to an individuals’ personal and professional success. GRADUATE ASSISTANT TRAINING GUIDE 2003 Future Professionals Today! Education: GPA, Course work, Computers Career-Related Experience: Intern ship, Co-op Summer job, Volunteer, Job Shadowing, Independent Studies Leadership: Volunteer Experiences, Organizations, MISC. CAREER CENTER PARENTS PLACEMENT FEE SCHEDULE FOR ALUMNI CAREER PLANNING TEMPLATE Assessment Survey! We can help students with a variety of services including career planning, internships, and job search strategies. We also guide students in writing a resume and cover letters, and as well as interviewing technique. These services are to help prepare students to stand out from the competition and best of all – they are free up to one year after graduation and then a small fee is charged. Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Summer & Holidays: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: 812-237-5000, or 1-888-8926044 (Toll Free) Fax: 812-237-4392 E-mail: career-center@indstate.edu Indiana State University Career Center TLS1/2003 ORIENTATION Orientations is important because it allows you the opportunity to become familiar and comfortable with your new work environment: 1.Career Center Video: This video will give you an overview of our operations. 2.Discuss Career Center Philosophy: Find out what our purpose and mission is. 3.Career Center Tour: Meet Staff, tour offices, and library. 4.Logistics: Groupwise, mailboxes, and workstation. GRAD ASSISTANT DESCRIPTION This fast-paced, student-oriented office provides career services to students, alumni, and community members. The Center offers career counseling, internship opportunities, and placement services. In addition, the Center promotes and delivers various workshops that prepare students for their professional career search. Staff work as generalists, being responsible for all aspects of the Center's operations. PRINCIPLES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT CAREER CENTER SERVICES CAREER PLANNING SERVICES 1.Researching Career Options 2.Need Help Choosing A Major? 5.Job Vacancy Listings 6.Credential Files 7.Survey of Recent ISU Grads CAREER CENTER LIBRARY Our Career Center Library provides resources for all aspects of the career process. It consists of career books, directories, employer and school district information, job vacancies, videotapes, and various handouts. 1. Library Handouts 3.Considering Continuing Education? INTERNSHIP AND CO-OP PROGRAMS CO-OP Students alternate between full-time career related experience and full-time academic study. A time commitment of two work periods is usually required. INTERNSHIPS Students spend a part-time or full-time career-related work period with an organization. More than one internship may be completed during the college experience. PLACEMENT SERVICES 1. Individual and Group Consultations 2. Campus Interviews 4.Career Fairs 2. Career Center Materials COMPUTER LAB Computers are available for any careerrelated needs. 1. Cid or Internship Registration 2. Word Processing 3. Job Search and Employer Research 4. Laser Printing BUILDING JOB SEARCH SKILLS Think finding a job is tough? Our center provides students with some valuable pointers to an effective job search. Everything from being prepared to knowing whom to contact, and how to reach them is covered. Hang on and get ready to learn all the secrets.