Thursday, 02 September 2010
  • 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. Jobweb.com - Has a number of articles and samples of résumés for college studentsCollegeGrad.com - Résumé information for the college graduateCOVER LETTER TIPSAlways include a cover letter with your résumé. Your cover...

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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.The Occupational Outlook HandbookThe Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. It includes...

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Internships

An internship allows a faculty member and practitioner to build a bridge between academic classroom experiences and the professional applied world. Learning to integrate theoretical knowledge with experiential application can foster significant learning and maturation. The mission of the academic programs at High Point University calls for the promotion of critical thinking and the development of advanced skills that enhance discipline and self-confidence. By integrating internships into the curriculum, the University encourages intellectual as well as social and career development of its students.   All students, regardless of major, are encouraged to participate in an internship experience. 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...

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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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Interviewing Tips
All students need to hone their interviewing skills. You should learn how to prepare for an interview, how to handle tough interview questions, how to handle a behavior-based interview, and how to successfully negotiate a salary.

Use the online resources below to help you increase your interviewing skills and polish your ability to sell yourself in an interview:

General Information
- College Student Interviews and Transferable Skills

Information for Current Military Personnel and Veterans
- Military Transferable Skills

Resources Related to Disability Status
- Disclosing a Disability in an Interview
- Learning Disabilities at Work
- Career Exploration, Interviewing, and Employment

For additional information on interviewing and resources for special populations:

Eric Melniczek
Director of Career & Internship Services
(336) 841-4558
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Kendra Duncan
Career Services Assistant
(336) 841-9025
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Last Updated on Monday, 11 January 2010 15:23