I've learned that by organizing the tools, materials, and resources which should be a part of the Career Services department, that the institution can provide valuable assistance to the current students, as well as utilizing this service as a means of recruitement for future students. Even though we are a small institution, we've been in need of an established Career Services department for years. Although we have been offering these services upon request, this training will help identify my weak areas and help to strengthen the entire institution's ability to be more successful by making this a priority and acknowleding the existence of an actual department!
Career Services offers a tremendous benefit to our admissions department, our current students, our graduates, our alumni, and our employers. We serve many stakeholders, and offer great value to those we serve.
i have learned that a mission statement sets the tione for the office. I have realized just how important it is to make sure the Career Services department is to current students, graduated students, and the institution itself. i need to make sure the Career Servicdes Office is well located and staffed appropriately.
I learned how it is important to create a mission statement for Career Services. Also, it is good to collaborate with employers such as major airlines or "mom & pop" general aviation companies at smaller regional airports, that might be looking for entry level employees. I also learned it's important to offer resume building and writing skills workshops, mock interviews, setting up how an interview office might look, how to search for job opportunities and how to dress for success for an interview. Finally, I learned how important it is to offer career fairs and inviting employers to the school to tell students about their company, the jobs available and what it's like to work there.
Career Services need to be successful is critical to all departments within the institution. Prepping our students for employment opportunites, resume building and instilling individual confidence for job interviews are all ways to have more consistent and positive outcomes which in turn make the school look better to perspective students and employers.
I learned how integral Career Services is to an institution. I hope to partner with the existing team to continue growth in our department, and to nuture the passion of our students and alumni alike.
