Friday, 20 November 2009
  • Where Do I Start?
  • Where Are My Interests & Skills?
  • Resumes?
  • Career Possibilities?
  • Internships?
  • Job Search?

Career Planning Timeline by Class

Career development is an ongoing process that actually starts from the time you come onto campus throughout the rest of your life. Exploring aspects about yourself, your values, and your preferences will guide you to select the appropriate major. After that, exploring the details of a variety of occupations and participating in "hands-on" activities such as internships or volunteer work can clarify your choices. Your senior year should be focused on preparing for and executing the actual job seach. Detailed below are appropriate tasks for your time at High Point University. Your pursuit of these activities will assist you in successfully transitioning from classroom to a work environment in the most efficient and timely manner.FRESHMAN YEAR -      *Learn about yourself, your interests,...

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Self-Assessment

The job search process begins with an identification of your values, interests skills, accomplishments, experience, and goals. How can you seek a position if you don't know what you want from a job and what you have to offer prospective employers? Self-assessment, though a time-consuming process, provides invaluable information to facilitate career decisions and to prepare you to market your background effectively.The Office of Career & Internship Services utilizes the Focus Career Planning System to help students. This system assists students in accessing their interests, skills, and values in order to facilitate career decisions. Any student can obtain a keycode by making an appointment: (336) 841-9025.Focus II also allows the student to explore the outcomes of the assessment. There are...

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Résumés & Cover Letters

Your cover letter and résumé are your first (and perhaps your only) opportunities to make a good impression on a potential internship host or employer. Use the information below to create cover letters and résumés that will distinguish your application materials from the rest!RÉSUMÉ DEVELOPMENTThere are a wide variety of resources for tips on building a résumé. High Point University has provided a building program for your convenience. Please read some of the articles listed below to make sure you are including the information that works best for you.Career Development's Panther Trax Web Résumé System is here to help students create a professional résumé quickly and easily.  Remember to use your HPU email (janedoe@highpoint.edu) and your HPU email password to...

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Career Exploration

Exploring a variety of careers can be more fun than you think. Online resources open up a whole world of options. Take advantage of the resources listed below to find out what working in any one of thousands of occupations would be like. Many of these resources give you an overview of the environment, the skills, education, and certifications needed for each job. They will also tell you the outlook for the specific occupation and salary information. If you have any questions, please contact Career & Internship Services: (336) 841-9025.Vault is the online career resource center for High Point University students.  Access the Vault to gain up-to-date information on jobs, industries, and careers!The Occupational Outlook HandbookThe Occupational Outlook Handbook is...

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Internships

The goal of this online resource is to provide the guidelines and forms necessary for a successful internship application and experience. An internship is a partnership between the University and an off-campus professional with focus on meeting a student's educational and career learning objectives. Each internship is unique in accord with the student's major and his/her professional goals. Students are strongly encouraged to use the resources provided to support their work with their academic advisor and faculty supervisor in creating the optimum internship opportunity.UPCOMING DEADLINESFall 2009 Internships - Application Deadline: August 3, 2009EDP I & II 2009 Internships - Application Deadline: August 3, 2009Spring 2010 Internships - Application Deadline: December 7, 2009EDP III & IV 2010 Internships - Application Deadline:...

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Job Search

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This is the culmination of your educational work. Getting the job! We encourage you to work just as hard at identifying potential employers, making the contacts, and following through as you did for any class project. There are some basic steps to be taken:   - Establish a target date for getting a job   - Determine how much time you can devote to your search    - Review all search strategies including online, networking, career fairs, etc.   - Follow up quickly with any opportunities that come to you   - Have your résumé and cover letters available   - Always follow up interviews with thank-you lettersThe Panther Career Network is exclusively for High Point University students and alumni.  Jobs are posted directly by the...

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Career Planning Timeline by Class

Career development is an ongoing process that actually starts from the time you come onto campus throughout the rest of your life. Exploring aspects about yourself, your values, and your preferences will guide you to select the appropriate major. After that, exploring the details of a variety of occupations and participating in "hands-on" activities such as internships or volunteer work can clarify your choices. Your senior year should be focused on preparing for and executing the actual job seach.

Detailed below are appropriate tasks for your time at High Point University. Your pursuit of these activities will assist you in successfully transitioning from classroom to a work environment in the most efficient and timely manner.

FRESHMAN YEAR - 
     *Learn about yourself, your interests, and skills through online/printed resources
     *Take the FOCUS II interest inventory available from the Career Center
     *Participate in extracurricular activities that enhance your skill and values
     *Explore a variety of academic majors and their career options
     *Identify the majors that relate to your interests and abilities
     *Participate in service activities
     *Develop computer skills that will be required by all jobs
     *Focus on making good grades
     *Identify summer work that correlates to your academic major

SOPHOMORE YEAR -
     *Use the Career Center and online resources to research occupations and careers
     *Create a résumé
     *Join an on-campus pre-professional organization
     *Schedule an appointment with a career counselor if needed to confirm major
     *Take several career assessments available though the Career Center
     *Attend Career Exploration workshops
     *Explore Study Abroad/Study America options
     *Identify a professional in your field to conduct an informal interview
     *Research any job shadowing/volunteer opportunities
     *Plan early for summer work opportunities or internships available in your major

JUNIOR YEAR - 
     *Seek out leadership opportunities in student organizations
     *Update your résumé
     *Attend Interview Workshops in preparation for internship interviews
     *Explore Study Abroad/Study America options 
     *Attend career fairs to research internship and future job possibilities
     *Research graduate and professional schools
     *Attend graduate school fairs to make contact with programs
     *Finalize summer experience/Internship in your major 

SENIOR YEAR -
     *Attend Senior Class Meeting in August
     *Attend skill-building workshops available throughout the year
          -Résumé Building
          -Interviewing Skills
          -Job search strategies
     *Polish your résumé and cover letters
     *Sign up for mock-interviews when available
     *Attend career fairs in the geographical location you plan to live
     *Apply to graduate/professional school—meet all deadlines
     *Research potential employers and job possibilities online 
     *Pursue any networking contacts through friends, family, professors, etc.
     *Follow through on all opportunities—consider post-baccalaureate internships
Last Updated on Monday, 07 September 2009 13:17