Auburn University Career Center Annual Report 2017-2018

A U B U R N U N IV E R S IT Y

CAREER CENTER Your Career. Our Mission.

2017-2018

ANNUAL REPORT 303 Mary Martin Hall | 334-844-4744 | career.auburn.edu

CAREER CENTER OVERVIEW

HIGHLIGHTS

STAFF

CAREER COUNSELING

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

EMPLOYER RELATIONS

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

CAMPUS CAREER EVENTS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Overview MISSION The Auburn University Career Center delivers comprehensive services and programs for students to explore majors and careers, network with employers and professionals, prepare for advanced education, and successfully transition from college to career.

SERVICES • career interest/personality assessments

• graduate school prep • professional development

• choosing/changing major

• learning communities

• workshops

• job search

• resume/cover letter/CV reviews

• online resources

• mock interviews

• job fairs/networking events

• job & internship listings

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

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TEAMWORK

Respect, empower, and celebrate all.

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INTEGRITY

Listen actively and respond honestly.

g e r GROWTH

Encourage ownership of career path.

EXCELLENCE

Provide quality with integrity and a little fun.

RELATIONSHIP Pursue and invest in relationships.

OFFICE RENOVATIONS Funding received through the Auburn University Project Prioritization Program, a $10,000 award from the Concessions Board, and funds from Career Center reserves and employer gifts, a major renovation of existing office space took place over the spring and summer months. This $207,000 project resulted in a new state-of-the art classroom/training space that accommodates 25 students for group instruction. The offices in the 303 suite were also upgraded to include new carpet, paint, furniture, and glass-front doors. Other areas within the suite were updated with new flooring and paint. This new space greatly enhances the overall appearance of the office and provides a modern, updated facility for students and staff.

Highlights

RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR The Auburn University Career Center is proud to announce the retirement of its long-time director, Nancy Bernard, after 37 years of service. Prior to her appointment as director in 1995, Bernard served in career services for 14 years, five which were spent as the Associate Director for Placement Services.

During her involvement in the Auburn University Career Center, Nancy demonstrated success in program development, strategic planning, fiscal management and personnel supervision with effective communication and organizational skill. She is commended for her progressive leadership and administrative experience in a variety of areas including employer relations, experiential education, professional development training and college-tocareer transition programs for students and alumni.

Bernard’s efforts in developing strong, ongoing relationships with academic deans, faculty, alumni and advisory boards have yielded an enrichment of services and increased on-campus partnerships.

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Career Center Staff

FULL-TIME STAFF

Nancy Bernard Director

Addye Buckley-Burnell AD, Career Development

Jay Skipworth AD, Employer Relations

Melvin K. Smith Special Events Coordinator

Torey Palmer Career Counselor

Dori Weldon Career Counselor

Meaghan Weir Career Counselor

Eric J. Hall Career Counselor

Alyxx Sanchez Marketing Specialist

Ayshia Green-Calloway Student Employment Coord.

Henry Granado IT Specialist

Karla Kirkemo Admin. Support Associate

Sue Olson Admin. Support Associate

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STUDENT STAFF Graduate Assistants Kaela Jimenez Sarah Russell Ellis Bernstein Anna Claire Peaden Ellen Ormond Taylor Adams

Mental Health Counseling Higher Education Administration Counseling Psychology Higher Education Administration School Counseling Accountancy

Employer Relations Student Assistant (ERSA) Elizabeth Bundrick

Fashion Design

Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) Lauren Downes Garrett McClellan Eli Hiskey Matthew Stinson Brad Bayuga MC Cunningham Meagan Richardson

Communication Disorders Industrial and Systems Engineering Communication Horticulture Software Engineering Human Development & Family Studies Social Work

Peer Event Planners (PEPs) Joseph Moore Sean O’Brian Alex Ross Carlos Smith, Jr. Christopher Stone

Public Relations Business Management International Business Biomedical Sciences Architecture

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Total Counseling Contacts: 3,150 Total Unique Counseling Contacts: 2,036 Total FOCUS* Logins: 6,386 New Users: 2,778 Camp War Eagle: 16

HONR class: 105

Auburn Global: 279

Drop-Ins 1,448

Appointment: 466

Prospective: 331

eResumes: 429

Triaged: 346

Mock Int: 143 Other: Email:40 278

Internship/Job Prep.: 72

193

PRESENTATIONS

323

Mock Interviews

Current students: 895

UNIV classes: 1151

5000 IN ATTENDANCE

Program/Professional School Prep.: 112

Nursing: 194

TypeFocus: 1002 Personality Inventory

Resumes eResumes: 429

*FOCUS 2 combines self assessment, career and major exploration, decisionmaking, and action planning in one comprehensive tool.

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1149

Resume Reviews*

Strong Interest Inventory: 575

sections of UNIV 1150: Your Major. Your Decision.

Taught in Fall 2017

In person: 720

95% rated the eResume review as helpful or very helpful

: 100 students

Career Counseling by numbers

STUDENT SATISFACTION 98% of students surveyed rated their visit to the Career Center as “helpful” or “very helpful.”

99.5% 99.6%

of students surveyed rated their career counselor as knowledgeable and helpful in addressing their questions. of students surveyed said they would recommend the Career Center as a resource to their friends.

“They offered great help on a variety of issues and concerns.”

“The career counselors are very thorough and knowledgeable while listening to my concerns.”

“I got my questions answered and received helpful advice.”

“The career center presents lots of great resources for students.”

“I received more information than I expected. I will definitely be coming back.”

“They were very thorough in presenting options and had helpful advice for me to consider.”

“I got very specific advice even though I came with little preparation.”

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CAREER COUNSELING

BY COLLEGE Graduate School Graduate Assistant and workshops

College of Agriculture Career Center Liaison on Ag Hill • Each month a career counselor visited Ag Hill to review student resumes and answer career/major questions.

• Collaborated to host career fair where employer relations professionals assisted in check-in of employers and students.

• Offered support by being present at College of Agriculture Students seen BBQ Event.

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• Conducted workshops and presentations geared toward helping Graduate Students • Partnered to host Grad School Info Day for prospective Graduate School Students.

during Liaison Hours

College of Architecture, Design, & Construction Career Fair • Collaborated with the McWhorter School of Building Science to host two career fairs for BSC majors in the fall and spring.

Assisted primarily with check-in.

• Presented in classes on professional document creation (i.e. resumes, CVs, cover letters, Career Fairs for BSC Students etc.)

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156

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Grad Students attended

Workshops

College of Human Sciences Career Center Liaison • Each month a career counselor visited the College of Human Sciences to assist students with resumes, internship/job search, cover letters, and more.

• Hosted “College to Career” workshops for Human Sciences students.

• Workshops included a resume workshop before career fair, an interviewing workshop, and Average: a summer internship/work 15 Students experience workshop. per 2-hour session

College of Education Workshops • Career Center liaison reviewed student resumes during a workshop in Haley Center in preparation for Education Interview Day. • Hosted Education Interview Day for students interested in working in education fields.

• Promotion of mock interview services for students seeking admission into College of Education undergraduate programs.

• Conducted mock interviews to prepare students for programs and EID.

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HALEY CENTER

School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Workshops • Each month a career counselor visited the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences to assist students with resumes, internship/job search, cover letters, and more.

• Collaborated with the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences to host career fair for students.

Assisted primarily with check-in.

College of Sciences & Mathematics Workshop • This year was a planning year for evaluation and reassessment of the Career Diagnosis program in order to make adjustments to better suit students in upcoming year.

• Participated in Alpha Epsilon Delta by providing candidates for medical training, information on interview strategies and professionalism in the workplace.

100+ students • Conducted workshops in workshops on interview strategies, opportunities for success and best practices.

Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Outcomes, reception, and presentations • Hosted STEM Expo in both fall and spring semesters

Connections made at the STEM Expo in Fall 2017 and Spring 2018

2188

• Liaison hours in Shelby every other week • Presentations were made to the INSY4500 class at the beginning of each semester • Other career and professional development presentations were made to classes and student organizations within the college.

• Hosted salary negotiation workshop for women in STEM fields.

College of Liberal Arts Presentations/Workshops • Presented to all Orientation to Psychology courses.

• Presented on resumes and LinkedIn for new career course: LBAR 2010 • Hosted Communication and Media Day • Coordinated clothing drive efforts to support the creation and launch of Campus Career Closet.

University College • Worked collaboratively with the staff of the Exploratory Advising Center through presentations to classes and other programs and activities.

Honors College Seminars • Honors College Advisors presented workshops on various career topics.

• Planned for on-boarding and participation preparation for Career Readiness program set to start in the Fall of 2017.

• Hosted workshops for HONR students covering various career topics.

• Hosted Dining Etiquette event

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Workshops per semester

23 Students in attendance

School of Nursing Upper Division Interview Prep • Provided mock interviews for students preparing to apply for the upper division of the School of Nursing.

• Two presentations discussing interview strategy and techniques were provided prior to mock interviews.

• Simulation paneled 200 interviews helped students prepare for 175 students the upper division application process.

• 175 students 128 100 students participated in 46 practice sessions offered. from previous

37% year

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2016

2017

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

The Campus Career Closet has been a success since its launch on September 18, 2018. In addition to the six formal drives organized by a student group and offices across campus, a steady stream of donations have come through keeping the Campus Career Closet stocked for students to access. Appointments have been taken through Handshake and students have been referring friends to the service. We opened up the CCC for Drop-in hours on the day prior to career fairs across campus for additional support of students. Community partners include Belk, Ann Taylor Loft, 4 Season’s Dry Cleaning, and Mary’s Alterations.

947 ITEMS DONATED

254 ITEMS DISTRIBUTED

148 APPOINTMENTS

Impact of the Campus Career Closet

The proposal made to the Associate Provost of Undergraduate Studies received approval to create a non-credit course on Canvas called ‘Career Ready’ which aims to engage, connect, and practice the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Core Competencies to help students develop their career readiness skills while attending college. The pilot launched in Fall 2017 with Student Affairs, Honors College, and Academic Support with approximately 100 students participating.

Career Readiness Competencies

Professionalism

Leadership

Career Ownership

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural Fluency

The Auburn on the Hill Program assisted students who accepted summer internship positions with congressional offices in D.C. A send off reception was hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Gogue that allowed students to meet other interns and learn about program expectations.

AU Internship Housing Initiative 12

Technology

Critical Thinking

Auburn on the Hill

The Auburn University Internship Housing Initiative is a program that seeks to link Auburn students interning in metropolitan areas to Auburn Alumni who serve as host families – mitigating the living cost for students. Currently, the program assists students who have secured crucial internships in the Washington D.C. area. The Auburn University Intern Housing Program is a unique partnership between Auburn SGA and the Auburn University Career Center available to assist students interning in Washington DC. The program allows current Auburn University students to live rent free with an Auburn alumni host family in the DC metro area.

YOUR MAJOR WORKSHOPS % of students confident in making a career decision Before 59% Workshop After Workshop

92%

Confidence of students

ďƒą56%

% of students confident in naming 3 or more occupations in which they are interested Before Workshop

48%

After Workshop

92%

The Auburn University Career Center hosted Your Major Workshops for incoming freshmen and their parents during Summer 2017 and Spring 2018. These workshops were designed for students who were undecided on their majors and wanted to explore various majors and careers. Throughout the workshops students were guided through a variety of career assessments and activities, and had the opportunity to speak with representatives from every college/school on campus. Feedback from the attendees indicated that the workshop information was extremely helpful and educational.

The AU Career Center intends to host these workshops each Spring and Summer for incoming freshmen and parents. Scholarships were offered for students and parents to waive fee for attending.

70 Parents 233 Total Attendance

Confidence of students

ďƒą38%

163 Students

ONLINE PRESENCE

+10.7%

+5.3%

921 total likes on Facebook

3477 total followers on Twitter 60,341 people viewed the AUCC website

251,957 total number of AUCC website page views

+42.1% 796 total followers on Instagram

50% of sessions on the AUCC website were 1st time visits

50 50 : 10,000 people

: 100,000 views

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Employer Relations ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING (OCR)

Included in the services offered to employers is the opportunity to conduct employment interviews on site (OCR) in the Career Center. Employers scheduled interviews through Handshake and selected students were able to sign up for an interview time that fit within their schedule. Additionally, employers had the opportunity to conduct Next Day Interviews with candidates they met at career fairs the day before. Many employers took advantage of Next Day Interviews in order to maximize their time at Auburn and minimize travel costs.

Active Employers

On-Campus Interviews

8.5%

297

Unique Companies

from previous year

6,832

Active in May 2017

339

Total Companies

Added in Spring 2018

11,986 Active in May 2018

75%

3214

Students Interviewed

2,265

2,889

Added in Fall 2017

in active employers

HANDSHAKE Handshake is an online job listing and networking tool that is free to both employers and students.

Once employers create a Handshake account, they are able to register for Career Center events, schedule information sessions, set up on-campus interviews, and post full-time, part-time, and internship positions.

Students can then access this information using their personal Handshake accounts. Handshake was implemented to offer students access to an expanded network of employers and offer employers a state of the art tool for listing opportunities.

Total # of Job Postings in Handshake

Jobs in 2017 - 2018

23,643

13,261 7,512

5,038

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2014 - 2015

Internships

78% in postings

from 2016-2017 to 2017-2018

2922 42

2768 35 Part-Time

On-Campus

721

Part-Time Off-Campus

8340 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018

12,025 Fall 17

515

8300 Full-Time Jobs

11,618 Spr. 18

Student Employment STATISTICS The mission of the Auburn University student employment program is to provide part-time, temporary, and season employment opportunities off campus to currently enrolled Auburn students.

This service is made possible through a $75,000 Job Location and Development (JLD) grant awarded through the Student Financial Services Federal Work Study Program. Broadly, the program strives to recruit employers in the local area to post opportunities and hire Auburn students. Additionally, members of the AU Career Center staff assist off-campus employers with the professional development training needs for employees and supervisors.

Through partnerships with area chambers of commerce and by off campus site visits, our program continues to cultivate a vast array of opportunities for student employment serving as another strong bridge between the university and local communities.

Off-campus, part-time job postings: 198

$334,930 total student earnings

Off-campus, part-time jobs filled: 95 : $50,000

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT AWARDS Student employment assist leadership and career development, transferable employment and life skills, as well as individual personal growth. These qualities are highlighted each year during National Student Employment Week. As a part of the week’s events, the Auburn University Career Center sponsored the Student Employment Awards Ceremony and Reception. This event recognized exceptional workplace performance by nominated students (on and off campus), student supervisors, and supervisors. This event is a highlight of each academic year as we celebrate the fine work of Auburn students and local employers.

Number of ceremony attendees: 200

Total number of nominees: 75

On-campus student nominees: 47 : 10 attendees

Off-campus student nominees: 14

Supervisor nominees: 10

Student Supervisor nominees: 4

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Campus Career Events

ATTENDANCE NUMBERS - FALL 2017 Event

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Number of Organizations

Number of Students

Internship & Part-Time Job Fair

46

332

Accounting Career Fair

48

230

STEM Career Expo

157

1317

Harbert College of Business Career Fair

93

1524

Human Development & Family Studies Internship & Professional Day

43

228

Study Abroad & International Opportunities Fair

45

238

Supply Chain Management Career Fair

54

314

Aviation Career Fair

11

77

Industrial & Graphic Design Career Fair

13

82

Grad School Info Day

74

139

McWhorter Building Science Career Fair

88

384

College of Agriculture Career Fair

39

131

Education Interview Day

31

77

Hotel & Restaurant Management Career Fair

48

107

Auburn University Career Fair

56

375

Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Career Fair

23

81

ATTENDANCE NUMBERS - SPRING 2018 Event

Number of Organizations

Number of Students

Communication & Media Career Day

20

59

Accounting Career Fair

42

187

Internship & Part-Time Job Fair

35

281

American Society for Civil Engineers Career Fair

22

25

Architecture Internship Fair

62

154

Supply Chain Management Career Fair

53

217

Harbert College of Business Career Fair

NA

1320

STEM Career Expo

122

871

McWhorter School of Building Science Career Expo

70

241

Student-Athlete Career Fair

31

152

Auburn University Career Fair

41

366

Education Interview Day

71

176

Aviation Career Fair

18

57

College of Agriculture Reverse Career Fair

23

83

Local & Regional Meet the Firms

26

95

Event Totals 2017/2018

Number of Organizations

1,505

Number of Students

9,920

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Professional Development Planning For the Future

Campus Career Partners Meeting The Auburn University Career Center hosted career service providers from across campus. This gathering provided an opportunity for discussion and collaboration on how to best serve Auburn students in their career and professional development.

30+ webinars and in-house trainings on topics including: • Intro to NACE Principles and Ethical Practice

• First Year Students and Career Exploration

• Embracing Chaos in your Career Center

• Developing University- Wide Competencies

• Gamifying Career Concepts

• Employer Sponsorships

• Marketing to Millennials

• Generations in the Workforce

Rivals Retreat In Summer 2017, The Auburn University Career Center hosted the annual Rivals Retreat for the staff of career centers from the University of Alabama, the University of Mississippi, and Mississippi State. The two day retreat consisted of a campus tour, round-table discussions and many opportunities to learn from and network with one another.

Career Development Facilitators The Auburn University Career Center hosted Career Development Facilitator training for 20 practitioners in the office and in the community.

Upon completion of the 120-hour training program that included classroom instruction and online modules, attendees had the opportunity to become certified as a Global Career Development Facilitator.

Career Center Staff hosted Internal and External Reviews:

In efforts to evaluate and set the course for future initiatives, the staff of the Career Center conducted an internal review based on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Professional Standards for College and University Career Centers. These standards provide a detailed outline of all elements of a career services office and includes set standards that should be met. Using these guidelines, the staff examined all areas and conducted an honest and thorough evaluation of the Career Center.

After the internal review, a team of four career services and human resources professionals conducted an external review of the Career Center and career services on campus. These individuals spent two days on-site interviewing over 70 staff and faculty who work with the Career Center in various capacities and/or provide career services for students. This review process, coordinated through the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, provided the Career Center with an insight report with recommendations for improvements.

A committee made up of representatives from each college/school and other campus offices was appointed to review the information gathered from the two reviews. This committee has been charged with determining future direction for career services on campus.

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