Introducing the Arts & Sciences Career Cohort!

Arts and Sciences Career Cohort

Duration: Fall 2012 Semester

Description:
The Arts and Sciences Career Cohort (ASCC) has been designed for those students of junior or senior academic standing who, after completing a variety of career related activities, will confirm their career decisions by obtaining at least one interview prior to graduation. Through several methods, students will become aware of their unique interests, skills, values, and personality type. This cohort will acquaint students with practical and theoretical aspects of the career planning process which will allow them to make informed career choices.

Objectives:

• To obtain information and develop the abilities necessary for choosing a career path
• To gain knowledge concerning current occupational information and employment trends
• To enhance students’ abilities to make effective, satisfying career decisions resulting in guaranteed one-on-one contact with employers.

Career Coaches:  Sandi Dale and Melissa Scholten

Assignments, Activities, Experiences:

Basic Requirements:

1. Register in Roo Career Network.
2. Career Autobiography:

• 2-3 pages outlining future career plans with specific goals and objectives (1) describe activities you want to do in your job and what are some jobs that will “fit” you and why (2) What kind of work environment most “fits” you and why (3) Talk about at least 3 skills you want developed.

3. Meet with your Career Coach at least once a month.

• Utilize Roo Career Network to request an appointment.

4. Events:
5. You will be required to attend the 2012 Fall Career Fair, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 and the Etiquette Dinner in October 2012
6. Assessments:

• Students are required to complete the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), the Strong Interest Inventory (SII), and a values card sort and arrange an interpretation appointment(s).

7. Networking:

• Effectively utilize social networking sites for job seeking purposes: Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Research professional associations, chambers of commerce, and UMKC Alumni Association.

8. Resumes, Cover Letters, Mock Interviews, References:

• There will be on-going activities associated with these assignments.

HOW TO APPLY:  Log in to Roo Career Network. Search for "Arts & Sciences Career Cohort" in Roo Jobs. Submit your approved resume by Friday, May 11, 2012.