CAREER
PLANNING FOR
SUCCESS
LUCY GAMMON
KIM BILLEAUDEAU
Two Different Centers
The Career Counseling Center – Lucy C. Gammon
– “Offering Help with Major Decisions” through
Career Testing, Career Exploration and Career
Decision Making Class. Lee Hall Room 110
Career Services – Kim Billeaudeau – Assists
Students with career planning, job search
preparation and connecting with jobs and
employers. Conference Center Room 104
SAME GOAL - CAREER
PLANNING FOR SUCCESS
The Career Counseling Center and Career
Services can help students with all
aspects of their career journey throughout
their years at UL Lafayette. Services
include information on majors, career
testing, career planning and job seeking
strategies.
THE CAREER COUNSELING CENTER
Academic Success Center
Offering Help with “MAJOR” Decisions
Lee Hall, Room 110
studentsuccess.louisiana.edu
The Academic Success Center at UL Lafayette
houses two academic support centers:
The Learning Center
and
The Career Counseling
Center
Goals
Self Assessment - to enable students to examine their interests,
values, skills and personality characteristics by participating in selfassessment exercises and testing
Research and Exploration - to help them gather information about
career options and evaluate the pros and cons of different occupations
as they may relate to their personal choices and career goals
Career Planning - to help students learn the importance of school
involvement, part-time and summer jobs, internships, volunteer work,
professional organizations, resume writing and networking as early
strategies in their career decision-making
Future - finally, to have students learn that career development is a
lifetime process that can be both exciting and fulfilling
Services of the Career Counseling Center
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An appointment is NOT needed to use the
Center
The Center is a free service to all currently
enrolled students
Career Testing available
Browsing Library
Informational materials
Career Class
Counseling
Who Runs the Center
Lucy C. Gammon – Coordinator of the
Center
We have a staff of trained student workers
who will guide you through your testing
process.
Who Visits the Center
Perspective students invited by Enrollment Services
Incoming students invited during Orientation
Currently enrolled student looking to change their major
Undeclared students required to come by their advisors
Students who are researching what they can do with their
degree
Students who have been placed on Financial Aid Probation
Students registered in ACSK 100 classes through Academic
Success Center
Students enrolled in the ACSK 140 class
Graduate students and alumni
Freshmen Seminar and Intro
Classes are Invited to the Center
HUMN 101
BADM 100
SCI 101
DSGN 101
EDCI 100
HUMR 100
HIM 101
Nurs 102
Cmps 150
Engr Intro’s
Did you know
Research by Penn State and other institutions has shown that
up to 80 percent of students entering college are unsure about
their major, even if they've initially declared a major.
Up to 50 percent of college students change their majors at
least once before graduation, and on average, college students
may change their major three times over the course of their college
career.
Students who aren't sure about their majors often want a quick
decision or a magical answer. But studies have shown that you
can’t take shortcuts if you want to find a good career fit.
What Type of Students Come to the Center
Students who are Undecided and may have
stated their major as “Undeclared”.
Students who want to change their major
because of lack of interest in the coursework,
poor academic performance or inability to meet
the criteria needed for that major.
Students who are satisfied with their college
major but want to do some exploring or research
about how that major will lead them to a good
career fit.
Students who have a specific career in mind but
are unsure what to major in to meet their goals.
Some Things to Consider When
Students Choose a Major
A description of the Major
Interesting history and background information about the
Major
Coursework required for this Major
Type of career opportunities that this major will offer
Educational level required for those career opportunities
Employment outlook—National, State and Regional
Average salary levels---National, State and Regional
Advice from experts in the field and type of work required
CAREER TESTING
110 Lee Hall
CHOICES by Bridges (computer based)
SIGI 3 by Valpar (computer based)
Campbell Interest and Skill Survey
Career Library
110 Lee Hall
Resource information of all types is
available in the Career Counseling Center.
Learn about the nature of work, education,
training, job outlook, salaries, job titles and
job descriptions for thousands of careers.
Career Decision Making Class
ACSK 140 is a half-semester, one-credit
hour course. The class is taught primarily
on Moodle. It is recommended for
students wanting an in-depth career
analysis. Students are required to take
career tests in this course.
On the Right Track?
Things Students Should Consider
Get to know and talk to their advisor about their goals
Visit the Career Counseling Center and talk to the
counselor and use the tools available at the Center
Join a student organization in their field
Seek out professionals in the field and ask questions
Volunteering in their community provides personal
satisfaction and creates a more well rounded person
Think about an internship or summer job in their area of
study
Start a Career file and Resume early
Value of the Career Counseling Center
The Center is a very hands-on, studentoriented place for students to come and
gather information about career options
and evaluate the pros and cons of different
occupations and graduate programs as
they may relate to their personal choices
and career goals.
Academic Success Center
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.
Exploring
CAREER
SERVICES
Conference Center, Room 104
http://careerservices.louisiana.edu
Welcome to Career Services!
UL Lafayette Career Services department is a
division of Student Affairs and provides services to
UL Lafayette students and alumni in career
planning, development and job seeking strategies.
The department serves as a major link between
students/alumni and potential employers.
The Career Services staff is a team of
professionals who are committed to providing
quality services to our customers.
Mission Statement
To assist students and alumni in
developing and implementing their
career goals by providing skill
enhancement, career and employer
information, and maintaining quality
university-employer relationships
which provide a link between student
and potential employers.
Customers of Career Services
Students
Alumni
Employers
Faculty & Staff
Services for Students
Job Listings
On Campus Interviewing
Co-op Program
Career & Recruitment Days
Workshops
Resume Writing Assistance
Resource Room
Guest Speakers
Any Student or Alumni
Seeking a job should
Check out
CAREER
SERVICES
ONLINE
http://careerservices.louisiana.edu
Services for Students:
Career Services Online
Part-time
Full-time
Internships
Co-op positions
Summer
Many 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!
Benefits to Students and Alumni:
Students can set up Job Agents to alert them about
openings that meet their criteria (emailed automatically
to the student).
Maintain an online Personal Career Calendar
Manage multiple resumes, cover letters, and other
employment related documents
Search online listings through Career Services Online for
internships, part-time, full-time, co-op and summer jobs
that have been posted specifically for UL Lafayette
students and alumni.
Schedule on-campus interviews (requires registration in
our Career Services office to set up)
View and RSVP for career events
CAREER SERVICES ONLINE – STUDENT HOME PAGE
Services for Students:
On-Campus Interviewing
Every Fall & Spring semester Career
Services coordinates approximately
40 – 50 employer visits on campus to
interview students for Full-time, Internship
& Co-op positions.
Services for Students:
Cooperative Education Program
Cooperative Education is a supervised educational
program for qualified students which integrates
periods of academic study with periods of paid,
professional work experience.
Benefits of a Co-op:
Retain Full Time student
status
Gain real world experience
Earn $ while learning
Services for Students:
CAREER DAYS
Representatives from Major Companies &
Agencies attend
Recruiters from Graduate & Professional
Schools attend
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spring 2010 Career Days
Tuesday, February 23
Student Union Ballroom
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Engineering, Sciences, MIS-Technology Day
&
Wednesday, February 24
Business, Government, Liberal Arts –General Career Day
Student Union Ballroom
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
Teacher Recruitment Day
Monday, March 15, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Liberal Arts Day
Friday, March 26, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Grad School on Location
Conference Center, Room 104
Wednesdays, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Services for Students:
Workshops/Events
Resume Writing
Interviewing Tips
Mock Interviews
Employer Panels
Dining/Business Etiquette
http://careerservices.louisiana.edu
Services for Students:
Individual Appointments
Students may contact the Career
Services office to schedule an
appointment for individual
advising with a staff member
during any phase of their career
planning or job search process.
Information Provided to
Faculty/Staff
Services to Students & Employers
Cooperative Education Program
Career/Recruitment Days
Seminars/Events
Absent Professor Program
Faculty Guide to Standards in Hiring
Career Services Staff
Kimberly Billeaudeau, Director
Susie Guilbeau, Administrative Assistant
Karen Petry, Administrative Assistant
CAREER SERVICES
Conference Center, Room 104
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 – 5:00
Friday: 7:30 – 12:30
482-1444
http://careerservices.louisiana.edu
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