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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT
A FOCUS ON STUDENT-CENTERED LIFELONG SUCCESS What an exciting time for the Career Development Center and the University of San Diego! The 2014-15 academic year was a year of change and impact. Career Services was renamed the Career Development Center to better reflect what it has become over the past year — the campus hub for the professional and career development of our students. Some of our recent successes include: • Developing a scalable center that meets students wherever they are in the college-to-career process, throughout their four years, with a clear strategic plan to follow. • Providing first- and second-year students with immediate support under the guidance of dedicated team members who focus on professional development and exploration from day one on campus. • Supporting each undergraduate program with dedicated career counselors on site, making the career development team visible and easily accessible to all students. Our team grew from six to 12 over the past year, increasing the high-touch approach that USD prides itself on. • Sending the career development team to meet students where they’re at: student organization meetings, residence halls, the Student Life Pavilion, the Jenny Craig Pavilion and anywhere else students gather and need career support. We are present and accessible. The four-year plan is front and center of this change. Students begin exploring career and professional options from the moment they come to campus. Students are introduced to the Career Development Center immediately, and reintroduced often. Events both small and large are offered in addition to individual career counseling. Scaling has also impacted our ability to reach out to new recruiting partners. Thanks to the support of the alumni, parents and friends of USD, we are making in-roads into new organizations for the purposes of exposing our students to an array of internship and career opportunities. We are also excited to broaden existing relationships with the loyal organizations we’ve worked with over the years to create strong talent for their firms, and fulfilling careers for our students. With great support from administration, faculty and the Board of Trustees, the Career Development Center expanded its reach to serve more students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and employers. Throughout this growth phase, we are always mindful of the values that have made USD Career Services successful for many years. We understand that career satisfaction comes in many forms: developing financial independence, building a successful enterprise and serving the community. We look forward to 2015-16 as we continue this growth trajectory. New technologies and programming plus a new location at Manchester Center will help us further develop USD’s Career Development Center in its focus on student-centered lifelong success. Sincerely,
Robin Darmon Director, Career Development Center
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1,038 On-campus interviews +8% from 2013-14
2,375
Individual career counseling sessions +98% from 2013-14
1,064 12 Self-assessment sessions +212% from 2013-14
Full-time staff members +6 from 2013-14
By adding staff, implementing new programs and creatively expanding our reach through technology, the center now supports more students earlier in the process. This enormous reservoir of support provides career development professionals the wherewithal to partner with individual students throughout their time at USD. A Four-Year Plan
opportunities to collaborate with students,
The Career Development Center has
faculty, staff and campus groups. Because
initiated a four-year plan to engage
career counselors are immersed in these
students in the career development
unique environments, they are better
process throughout their enrollment at
equipped to tailor programs to the needs
USD. By creating two assistant directors
of engineering, business, social sciences,
of first- and second-year experience,
life sciences and other majors. In addition,
the center is better equipped to meet
the center has expanded its School of
the career development needs of this
Business presence by increasing recruiting
student population. Throughout the fall,
events and student development workshops.
the center’s staff partnered with 20 faculty preceptors to introduce the four-year plan
Career Ambassadors
to all first-year students.
A hallmark innovation of the Career Development Center was the launch of
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On-Site Career Counseling
the Career Ambassador Program. The
To better integrate the career development
eight pilot ambassadors are approachable,
team into campus life, the center has
well-informed and motivated to spread
opened a counseling office in the College
the word about career development.
of Arts and Sciences and will soon open
They carry our message to classrooms,
one in the Shiley-Marcos School of
student meetings, faculty offices and
Engineering. Assigning dedicated career
many other venues. Equally important,
counselors to address student career
they provide two-way feedback, helping
development in these varied disciplines
us fine-tune the center’s programs to
has given the center unprecedented
reach even more students.
Eight pilot career ambassadors spread the word about the center’s services. >
FIRST YEAR – SELF DISCOVERY
“ Having a bridge between students and career staff helped spread the word about our services and resources, and makes the office more approachable. We were able to put on events tailored to what we knew USD students wanted.” — Sarah Ellias ‘18, Career Ambassador
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SECOND YEAR – CAREER EXPLORATION
“ The events the Career Development Center puts on helps you learn what’s out there. When you go to the events, there are so many people. It opens you up to the ideas and possibilities that you might not know about otherwise.” — Natalie Goering ‘15, Finance Major
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154
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Large career fairs
Outreach presentations +69% from 2013-14
174
Mock interviews
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Professional development workshops +90% from 2013-14
The Career Development Center empowers students by providing them with the tools they need to articulate the skills they developed through coursework and college experience to employers and graduate schools. Campus Collaboration
development skills at specialized events
The Career Development Center is part of
such as:
a collaborative campus environment, in
• LinkedIn Launch Party
which all departments work towards a
• Passion to Profession
common goal: helping students identify the
• Careers with a Conscience
intellectual pursuits that lead to productive
• Employer in the Foyer
and fulfilling professional choices.
• Silicon Valley Torero Trek
Increased staff means enhanced outreach. For example, career counselors set up regular meet-ups with Student Support Services, the United Front and the Black Student Resource Center to support these students by meeting them where they spend their time.
Professional Development Programs During the 2014-15 academic year, career counselors offered an array of professional development presentations and workshops. Students benefited from individualized mock interviewing assistance in addition to small group workshops and online resources. Students were empowered to flex their professional
• University Ministry’s Half Time
Expanding the Passport Program The Career Development Center has collaborated closely with the School of Business Administration on its highly successful Professional Development Passport Program, which encourages students to become more engaged by meeting with career counselors, attending networking events and participating in workshops. Program successes include: • Completion by 93 percent of School of Business undergraduates; and • 93 percent of employed School of Business undergraduates received their first job offer within three months of graduation.
< The LinkedIn Launch Party offers students a free professional photograph for their profile.
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CURRENT STATUS
FIRST JOB OFFER
81% Employed 11% Enrolled in graduate o r professional school 2% Full-time service 2% Seeking continuing education 2% Seeking employment 1% Travel or personal commitments 1% Military
62% Before graduating 29% Within three m onths of graduating 8% Four to six m onths after graduating 1% More than s ix months after graduating
National average (NACE): 62% employed and 19.7% still seeking more than six months after graduating
96
%
Currently employed or in graduate school
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STARTING SALARY $48,000 (median) National average (NACE): $45,478 (overall) and $39,901
91
%
Received their first job within three months of graduating
This data, gathered from multiple sources, reflects the initial career destinations for 73% of those who graduated between August 2013 and May 2014.
FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL FIELDS OF STUDY
37% Finance and B usiness 19% Marketing, Sales and Services 11% Public Services 10% Engineering and D esign 7% Education 6% Information Technology 5% Arts, Media and Entertainment 4% Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation 1% Law
28% Law 22% Business 15% Science/Engineering 9% Social Science 9% Health Professions 6% Education 7% Humanities 4% Professional Studies
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81
%
Indicated that their current position aligns with their professional career goals
%
Indicated they used the Career Development C enter services at least once while attending USD 7
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32
Companies attended Engineering Career Fair +39% from 2013-14
98
Graduate schools attending Fall Grad Fair +9% from 2013-14
Nonprofit and service organizations attended Adventures in Service Career Fair +10% from 2013-14
115
Organizations attended Torero Talent Job and Internship Fair +92% from 2013-14
The Career Development Center connects students directly with employers, alumni and graduate schools, providing the interactions critical to career success. Companies who hire USD students quickly recognize the value of a USD liberal arts education. ToreroLink
the past few months, Adobe has made
The Career Development Center has
multiple job offers to USD graduates.
implemented a more comprehensive
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online career system that connects
students, alumni and companies
USD has made LinkedIn Premium
allowing easy event registration, online
Jobseeker accounts available to all seniors.
appointment scheduling, free employer
These upgrades give students the ability
registration and thousands of job and
to view and connect with professionals
internship postings. This virtual hub allows
during their job searches, while elevating
for 24/7 access between USD and the
applications, making them more visible
professional community.
to employers.
Silicon Valley Torero Trek
Supporting More Internships
In March, the Career Development Center
In 2014, the center piloted a program
sponsored a 2015 trip to Silicon Valley,
(supported by the J.D. Power Family and
during which 20 students connected with
Al Carey) to provide stipends for eight
recruiters and USD alumni at Google, Adobe
students taking internships. This support
and LinkedIn. The trip was an eye-opener
provides added flexibility for students to
for many students, who got to witness
accept internships they might otherwise
the working environments at high-tech
have to forego. The program has
companies firsthand. But the trip served
expanded this year so that 62 students
another purpose â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it gave the companies
were offered stipends for full-time
an opportunity to meet USD students. In
internship projects in summer 2015.
A number of career and internship events occur each semester to assist students in their professional development.â&#x20AC;&#x201A; >
THIRD YEAR – GAIN EXPERIENCE
“ I’m just thrilled that the University of San Diego and Adobe are forming a long-term relationship. The USD culture and Adobe culture are such a strong fit.” — Jeff Vijungco ‘96, VP Global Talent Acquisition & Development, Adobe
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FOURTH YEAR – TAKE ACTION
“ I’m so happy that I went on the Torero Trek. I honestly didn’t think that Adobe would be my favorite, but it was. As soon as I saw the building, heard about the company and met USD alum Jeff Vijungco, I knew that the company was right for me.” — Brianna Kirkpatrick ‘15
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6,714
127
New recruiting relationships with employers +55% from 2013-14
14,692 66 Employers registered on ToreroLink
Job and internship postings +13% from 2013-14
740
Graduating seniors using LinkedIn Jobseeker Premium accounts +59% from 2013-14
Unique companies interviewed on campus +8% from 2013-14
The Career Development Center recognizes that each student follows a unique career path and tailors programming to help them make decisions about employment and graduate school options. Senior Concierge Program
center expanded its targeted events for
The Senior Concierge Program matches
specific industries to better meet the needs
every senior with a counselor to help
of USD students. The Nonprofit Career Fair,
them navigate career or graduate school
Start-up Career Fair, Graduate School Fair
planning during their final semester at the
and Engineering Career Fair helped provide
University of San Diego.
opportunities for students who identify with a specific industry, regardless of their major.
Engaging New Employers The Career Development Center has
Life After USD Workshop
partnerships with hundreds of employers,
Recent graduates of USD stepped back
from tech start-ups to Fortune 500
onto campus the week after graduation for
companies. In spring 2015, the center utilized
a career boot camp that helped strengthen
a new app at the career fairs that matched
job search techniques by conducting
students with employers based on hiring
résumé reviews and LinkedIn profile
needs and skills sought. When a company
upgrades. After the workshop, students
hires a Torero, they soon recognize the
utilized a networking lunch with alumni to
value of a USD liberal arts education —
practice their interviewing skills and create
quickly expanding a strong recruiting
job connections.
partnership. The story of student job offers can be told from this year alone at Adobe,
Alumni Support
GEICO and Clarity Designs, to name a few.
The Career Development Center provides services that span the lifetime of each
Ready, Set, Launch
student. This provides valuable resources
Targeted events all provide opportunities
for alumni during pivotal career transitions
to engage with companies and advance
past their graduation date. USD alumni are
education opportunities. This year, in
also avid recruiters of Toreros and assist with
addition to our general career fairs, the
panels, career fairs and pitch practices.
< On graduation day, our Toreros are primed and ready to join the professional world and create impact.
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FEBRUARY 2015 • Senior Concierge Kick Off Party • LinkedIn Launch
MARCH 2015 • Torero Trek: Silicon Valley • Career Expo
APRIL 2015 • Careers with a Conscience • Passion to Profession Conference
SEPTEMBER 2014 • Torero Talent Internship and Job Fair • Get the Scoop on Career Services
OCTOBER 2014 • Graduate School Fair • Engineering Career Fair
NOVEMBER 2014 • Adventures in Service: Nonprofit Career and Internship Fair • The Majors Fair
MAY 2015 • Life After USD: Job Search Strategies for Recent Graduates
SUMMER 2015 • 62 students embark on full-time summer paid internships, made possible through the generosity of USD donors and partners providing stipends for these projects that lend real value to organizations.
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Aerotek Boeing CBS Radio Dassault Systèmes Dell Deloitte, LLP Disneyland DreamWorks Animation E.&J. Gallo Winery Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ernst & Young, LLP Expedia, Inc. Facebook Frank, Rimerman + Co. GKN Aerospace Google Grant Thornton, LLP Hitachi Data Systems House of Blues Houzz Illumina Insight Global KPMG, LLP McGladrey, LLP Nordstrom Northrop Grumman PIMCO Pharmatek PricewaterhouseCoopers Raytheon San Diego Padres Sempra Energy Solar Turbines Incorporated Southern Wine & Spirits Target Corporation Teach for America Thermo Fisher Scientific Turner Broadcasting System University of San Diego UTC Aerospace Systems Wells Fargo Zillow
MEET YOUR CAREER SUPPORT TEAM Robin Darmon Director rdarmon@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4654
Kelly Morton Career Counselor, School of Business kellymorton@sandiego.edu (619) 260-7902
Anne Alcorn Project Coordinator annea@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4654
Timothy Novara Research Analyst/Passport Program Coordinator tnovara@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4654
Aneesha Awrey Career Counselor, College of Arts and Sciences aawrey@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4654 Emily Baxt Assistant Director, First- and Second-Year Experience baxt@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4654 Niki Even Barrios Career Events Coordinator nikievenbarrios@sandiego.edu (619) 260-6641
• Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health • Claremont Graduate University • Copenhagen Business School • Creighton University • EDHEC Business School • George Washington University • Indiana University • Johns Hopkins University • Loyola Marymount University • M.D. Anderson/ UT Health Science Center • Princeton University • University of California, San Diego • University of San Diego • University of Texas
Rhonda Harley STEM Career Counselor rharley@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4654 Sue Kelly Assistant Director, First- and Second-Year Experience suekelly@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4654 Alexander Lo Assistant Director, Diversity and Graduate Student Networks alexlo@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4654
Lauren Payne Associate Director lpayne@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4654 Abbey Racelis Manager, SBA Career Services aracelis@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4186 Sheila Schaffzin Assistant Director, Employer Relations sschaffzin@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4654 Katie Stener Career Counselor, College of Arts and Sciences kstener@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4654 Connie Wilson Employer Relations Coordinator conniew@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4654
The Career Development Center will be moving into Manchester Conference Center in December 2015.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER 5998 Alcalรก Park San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 260-4654 careers@sandiego.edu www.sandiego.edu/careers