FOUR YEARS TO CAREER READY: PREPARING YOUR STUDENT FOR THE FUTURE An overview of University Career Services
FRESHMAN YEAR IS A TRANSITION WE ARE HERE TO HELP! • What should I major in? • How do I find an on-campus job? • Can I get an internship yet? • I’m a freshman. Why should I go to the Career Center?
WHY SHOULD I GO TO THE CAREER CENTER?
WHAT WE DO…OUR MODEL • Meet your student where they are: whether Exploring or Strategizing • Capitalize on Customized Connections with Faculty and Employers • Stay current on latest Industry Trends to build targeted job search strategies • Raise students’ Professionalism to better Prepare them for the transition to life after Mason.
CAREER COMPETENCIES EMPLOYERS SEEK
CAREER COMPETENCIES EMPLOYERS SEEK
WHAT SHOULD MY STUDENT MAJOR IN? Can my student get a job with that major?
HOW DOES MY STUDENT FIND AN ON-CAMPUS JOB? HIREMASON, ON CAMPUS JOB FAIR, NETWRORKING
CAN MY STUDENT GET AN INTERNSHIP?
Student Organizations Internships
TAKE A PATRIOT TO WORK DAY
CLASS OF 2016 POST-GRADUATE SUCCESS • 76% of undergraduate and graduates students were employed, entering graduate programs, military or volunteering within 6 months. • 84% of employed students are in positions related to their career goals. • 91% are supporting our thriving regional economy. • Top industries for all graduates: Technology, Government, Health, Education, Consulting
SELECT EMPLOYERS FOR THE CLASS OF 2016
QUESTIONS?