CENTER FOR CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MISSION:
LEARN. GROW. LEAD. STEPHENS COLLEGE COLLEGE-TO-CAREER PROGRAM The College-to-Career Program is designed to give you the competitive edge you need to succeed — whether that means obtaining your ideal internship, gaining admission into a select graduate program, or landing your dream job once you’ve graduated. The program offers many different components that will help you acquire professional skills, identify your goals, build a strong network for yourself and dream up your life after college.
This program is a non-academic graduation requirement. Courses are graded Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory. You must obtain a Satisfactory in each of the courses in order to graduate. Program assignments are tracked online (Canvas) so you can easily check your progress. Talk with your career counselor about any questions you may have about the program or how to maximize all the opportunities this program offers.
“The Stephens College CCPD is perhaps the number one resource at the institution that prepares students for the professional world.” – Ana Chan ’18
HireStephensStars HireStephensStars is our online job database that serves as a one-stop shop for:
Internship and job postings
Scheduling career advising appointments
Booking mock interviews
Resource document library
Researching and connecting with employers
Signing up for workshops
Suit Closet Do you need a professional outfit for an internship or job interview? Or want to dress up for a presentation in class? Visit the Stephens College Suit Closet, located in the CCPD, to check out business professional wear, including suit jackets, slacks, skirts and blouses. The Suit Closet is located in 306 Lela Raney Wood Hall and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Interview Suites If you need a quiet space to complete an interview or Skype meeting, the CCPD has two interview suites available. Each suite has a computer and webcam, landline phone, presentation screen and wipe board. To reserve an interview suite, send the date and time of your desired meeting to career@stephens.edu.
ELLEN MORRIS Manager, Internships & Career Events emorris@stephens.edu (573) 876-7101 306 Lela Raney Wood Hall Campus Box: 2123
The Stephens College Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) offers: Career counseling in the following areas:
Job search strategies
Career goal planning
Networking
R esume and cover letter reviews
Portfolio preparation
Interview preparation
Mock interviews
Grad school preparation
O nline job database
Workshops and conferences
CCPD STATS
42%
55%
42% of students complete more than one internship while in college
55% of Stephens College students complete at least one internship while in college
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On average, over 300 internships and job positions are listed on HireStephensStars
Stephens College students have completed internships in 33 states and abroad
40% Over 40% of students find paid internships
1 Our office is focused on your unique goals
“CCPD provided me with the assistance and materials I needed to be successful in getting accepted to pharmacy school. They were quick to respond when I needed help and always friendly. I am so thankful I had the CCPD to help prepare me for the future!” – Sadie Dugger ’19
AT A GLANCE FALL: CCPD 100
SPRING: CCPD 101
CCPD 200 AND CCPD 201
FALL: CCPD 300
SPRING: CCPD 301
FALL: CCPD 400
SPRING: CCPD 401
Attend the CCPD information session during orientation week, customize your HireStephensStars account Attend core professional development workshops Schedule a meeting with your CCPD career counselor after completing StrengthsQuest*
Attend a study abroad and fellowship information session Participate in a StrengthsQuest workshop
Attend four elective workshops - Fall and/or Spring: attend two each semester
Complete a mock interview with employer - Fall or Spring
Attend etiquette dinner hosted by the CCPD - Fall or Spring
Attend Women’s Leadership Conference Take an optional headshot for LinkedIn!
Meet with a CCPD career counselor to review your resume
Attend Diversity Conference
Meet with a CCPD career counselor to discuss post-collegiate employment Bring a job or internship description to review
Complete the graduation placement survey
*Email the CCPD to receive your StrengthsQuest code.
WHO IS IN YOUR NETWORK? NAME
Stephens College challenges you to add 100 people to your professional network by the time you graduate. Building a network is important to help you succeed in your personal and professional life. Utilizing your network connections can help you to clarify and define your interests in various career fields, seek professional advice, and even find a place to live in a new city!
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT INFO
Build your network by joining student or community organizations, creating relationships with faculty members, gaining a leadership position, connecting with guest speakers at elective workshops and conferences, attending alumnae events and creating a LinkedIn account.
NAME
ORGANIZATION
CONTACT INFO
CCPD 100/101 FALL
Attend two CCPD information sessions during orientation week. During these 30-minute sessions, you will learn about the Collegeto-Career Program and customize your HireStephensStars profile.
If you are in Section C or D (Ten Ideals), attend workshops on these days: Thursday, Oct. 18 Thursday, Oct. 25
Friday, Aug. 17 @ 3:15 p.m. - Senior Recital Hall
Thursday, Nov. 1
Monday, Aug. 20 – Stamper Computer Lab
Thursday, Nov. 8
Schedule a one-on-one meeting with a CCPD career counselor to discuss your StrengthsQuest results and learn how to utilize those strengths in your academic and professional career.
Thursday, Nov. 15
Attend six core workshops on the building blocks of professional development. Topics are resume and cover letter writing, networking, social media branding, interview skills, internship and job search skills and workplace culture and diversity. Some workshops will include a guest speaker who will add to the topic and could be a professional connection.
Thursday, Nov. 29
SPRING
These six workshops occur the weeks directly following Ten Ideals.
Attend a study abroad and fellowship information session to learn about the various study abroad opportunities available to you during your college career including locations and programs of study, as well as fellowship opportunities. Participate in a StrengthsQuest workshop presented by certified StrengthsQuest coach Craig Benson.
If you are in Section A or B (Ten Ideals) attend workshops on these days:
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Thursday, March 21 @ 12:20 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 23
Thursday, April 25 @ 12:20 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 30 Tuesday, Nov. 6 Tuesday, Nov. 13 Tuesday, Nov. 27
Tuesday, Feb. 12 @ 12:20 p.m.
CCPD 200/201 MOCK INTERVIEW
ETIQUETTE MEAL
Practice your interview skills with a real employer, in person, over the phone or via Skype. Receive immediate feedback and make a new professional connection. Upload your resume to HireStephensStars before the determined deadline. Mock interviewers and available time slots vary by semester. Book early to interview with someone you are interested in connecting with.
Learn correct dining etiquette so you feel confident attending professional lunches, dinners and networking opportunities. All etiquette meals are held in the Kimball Ballroom of Lela Raney Wood Hall. Professional dress is required. Borrow business professional wear from the Stephens College Suit Closet in the CCPD. RSVP to the etiquette meal of your choice on HireStephensStars.
Fall: Oct. 8-12 Spring: March 11-15 Mock interviews are approximately 30 minutes long. Professional dress is required for in-person and Skype interviews. Visit the Stephens College Suit Closet in the CCPD to borrow business professional wear. Book your mock interview on HireStephensStars.
FALL Thursday, Sept. 27 @ 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 @ 12:30 p.m. SPRING Thursday, Feb. 28 @ 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 @ 12:30 p.m. Choose to complete an etiquette meal or a mock interview each semester in addition to other CCPD 200/201 requirements. You must complete one of these events each semester to receive a Satisfactory in CCPD 200/201.
SUIT CLOSET 306 Lela Raney Wood Hall Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS ERICA MARTIN, CEO, Pixel Jam Digital Topic: Graphic Design and Female Entrepreneurship Date: Tuesday, Sept. 18 Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Dudley 107 Since Erica is only 5'2", she tends to keep things short: Erica is passionate about producing digital content for others to experience and feel good about. She thrives on being challenged and solving problems, using her knowledge of front- and back-end website development, and design, to provide the best possible user experience. Erica’s role as Chief of Everything at Pixel Jam Digital allows her to work directly with agencies, businesses and entrepreneurs to develop and implement a creative solution across multiple, digital platforms. ENOLA-RIANN WHITE, Diversity Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, University of Missouri, Sinclair School of Nursing Topic: Blending Your Passions: Healthcare and Performing Arts Date: Tuesday, Oct. 2 Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Dudley 107 Enola is an Academic Advisor at the MU School of Nursing. She earned her bachelor’s degree and Master of Public Affairs from Mizzou. She plays saxophone and continues to sharpen her skill with the Columbia Community Band and Columbia Saxophone Quartet. Additionally, she works with local community theaters either on stage (Heathers The Musical – Heather Chandler), as a music director (Cabaret at Columbia Entertainment Company coming September 2018), or as a pit musician (most recently Hairspray with Fayette Area Community Theatre). KRISTEN GRAHAM BROWN, Founder and Owner, Hoot Design Co. Topic: Marketing and Local Business Date: Thursday, Oct. 18 Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Dudley 105/106 Kristen grew up in Columbia, Missouri. She attended college at Saint Louis University, earning a degree in communication and advertising and then spent five years at the Chicago advertising agency Schafer Condon Carter. In 2010, Kristen returned to Columbia and started her own woman-led advertising agency, Hoot Design Co.
JENNIFER NITZBAND FLAKS ’03, Director of Strategic Partnerships, iEmpathize Topic: Opportunities Across Industries as a Stephens College Alumna Date: Friday, Nov. 2 Time: 9 a.m. Location: TBD As Director of Strategic Partnerships, Jennifer partners with iEmpathize’s community of supporters to continually strengthen their shared impact in the prevention of youth exploitation. Prior to joining iEmpathize, Jennifer ran a creative design and digital marketing business where she managed all aspects of strategy, design, copywriting and production, as well as the successful implementation of digital campaigns for a wide range of organizations. She holds a B.F.A. from Stephens College and an M.A. from the University of Southern California, Annenberg Program on Online Communities. LINDSEY WEBER ’08, Community Relations Program Coordinator, St. Louis Cardinals Topic: An Evolving Career: Broadcast and Film Date: Tuesday, Nov. 13 Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: Dudley 105/106 Lindsey is in her seventh season with the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team where she currently serves as the Community Relations Program Coordinator. In this role, Lindsey supports the organization and players with their charitable and community outreach, and serves as the liaison to the Cardinals Wives and families. Lindsey additionally spent five years coordinating the team’s daily communication efforts and helped launch the inaugural season of the team’s Emmy-nominated TV show, Cardinals Insider, as producer and host. Prior to her time with the Cardinals, Lindsey spent three years in marketing and communications for the American Red Cross. While at Stephens, Lindsey served as Student Government Association President, received the Student Leadership Award, and was named to The Ten Ideals as “Intelligence.”
Above are elective workshops for fall. Spring workshops will be announced at a later date.
CCPD 300/301 & 400/401 CCPD 300
CCPD 300/301
FALL
FALL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Wednesday, Oct. 24 Kimball Ballroom Time: 9:30 a.m.
Attend a half-day professional conference with your peers and Columbia community members. Learn from women in leadership roles about the opportunities and challenges they’ve faced to get to their position today. Lunch will be served during the conference and professional dress is required. Borrow professional business wear from the Stephens College Suit Closet (available in the CCPD). Keynote Speaker: Janet Kraus
Meet with a CCPD career counselor to discuss completing an internship between your junior and senior year. Bring a copy of your resume to review before internship application season. Upload your resume on HireStephensStars prior to your meeting with your career counselor.
CCPD 400/401 FALL Meet with your CCPD career counselor to discuss post-collegiate opportunities, including full-time jobs, internships, graduate school and fellowships. Bring a job description or application to your meeting.
CCPD 401
Co-Founder & CEO, Peach
SPRING
Janet has successfully built and sold two companies and was most recently on the faculty at the Harvard Business School where she taught entrepreneurship. She is an active, national public speaker on a variety of topics related to entrepreneurship and sits on the boards of three start-up companies.
Complete the graduation placement survey before receiving your cap and gown.
CCPD 301 SAVE THE DATE: DIVERSITY CONFERENCE TUESDAY, MARCH 5
CREATE HIRESTEPHENSSTA R S
PR
OFILE
FIRST STEPS
Attend workshops
Set up LinkedIn
Follow CCPD on social media
FIRST YEAR
JOIN STUDENT ORGANIZATION Attend a StrengthsQuest workshop
Take StrengthsQuest
STRENGTHS
COUNSELOR
Start researching and saving for study abroad
Attend a study abroad information session
STUDY ABROAD
Participate in resume review
Review your strengths
Schedule a meeting to meet with a career counselor
WORK
Volunteer
M
M E R!
Apply for work study or off-campus jobs
ENJOY THE S U
WORKSHOPS
Have your resume reviewed by presenters
Connect with presenters to build your network
UPDATE HIR E S T
UPDATE RESUME & LINKEDIN
Attend four or more elective workshops
PLAN FOR STUDY ABROAD
CONTINUE INVOLVEMENT
ETIQUETTE MEAL
P L E TO Y OUR NETWORK
MOCK INTERVIEW
Send a thank you note to your mock interviewer
Complete a mock interview
APPLY FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP
SECOND YEAR
ENSSTARS PROFILE
EP
ADD MORE P E
O
UDATE HIRESTEPHENSSTA R S
P R OFILE + RESUME
LEADERSHIP
DISCUSS FELLOWSHIPS Connect on LinkedIn
Build network
Interact with conference speakers
Attend Women’s Leadership Conference (Fall)
RESUME REVIEW
Schedule and attend resume review with the CCPD in fall semester
THIRD YEAR
M
§ RESEARCH GRAD SCHOOL OPTIONS
§ 3-YEAR STUDENT? COMPLETE GRADUATE PLACEMENT SURVEY
M E R INTERNSHIPS (JAN-MAR)
DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
Attend Diversity Conference (Spring)
APPLY FOR S U
GAIN LEADERSHIP ROLES
UDATE HIRESTEPHENSSTARS PR O F
Hint: Use your network!
Fellowships
Grad school
Full-time jobs
Internships
EXPERIENCE
CCPD MEETING
APPLY
Hold a leadership position in a student organization or job
Attend career fairs
Review job search and description
FOURTH YEAR
E + RESUME
IL
Take graduate placement survey
SURVEY
SUCCESS!
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