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September 11, 1981 page 5 Pointers on self- solesmcmship Jeanne Higbee ing occupational outlook. during January Term to pur- ate and professional school come. Evening and week- There are many reasons for attend- entry-level salary levels by sue your interests in depth, admissions exams in the fall, end working hours will allow ing college. including intellectual de- occupation, 'preparation for to travel, or to explore fields even if you do not inlend to free time during regular velopment, exposure to new ideas, graduate and professional outside your major enroll the year after grauda- business hours to conduct a an opportunity to meet people from school, and prospective 6. Seek part-time and summer lion. It is always wise to job search and interview varying backgrounds, and, for many, employers. Interest invento- employment relevant to your keep your options open 7, Apply to graduate and pro- preparing for a career. Unfortunately, ries will be given free of maier in order to determine 2 Develop your resume fall fessional schools early many students wait until the second charge to students who are whether you will enjoy the semester. so Ihat you can Write to individual depart- semester of their senior year to begin uncertain about their choice profession while. also gain- begin introducing yourself ments for information re-' making plans for after graduation. of major or career. ing valuable wcrk experi-- to prospective .employers garding fellowships and Inadequately prepared seniors sit 2 Discuss your Mure plans ence lor your resume over the holiday break assistantships. which are down to write their first resumes and with your academic advisor 7 Engage in at least one 3, If you have not as yet had not generally administered Quickly realize wt1atthey are lacking. before developing each se- internship. whether paid or relevant work or volunteer by the financial aid office but iris too late. Career exploration is mester's class schedule volunteer, in an organiza--- experience in your field, 8 Meet with the director of a conUnuous process wt1ich should Seek a balance betweeq, tion directly related to your begin seeking a January Counseling and Career occur throughout college. Students electives which will provide career plans Begin making Term placement immedi- Services to discuss your job- search or graduate who engage in careful career plan- intellectural stimulation and contacts which will be use- ately. Even one month's ex- school pans. Your aca- ning also learn to take advantage of . those which will increase lill wt1en looking lor a job perience can be critical all the outstanding opportunities avail- ~ employability, e.q. statis- Be sure to ask your intern- wt1en marketing yourself for demic advisor and mem- able at Western Maryland College to tics, computer science, ship supervisor (as well as _ employment bers of the deparment participate in extracurricular activities, mathematics, foreign lan- part-time and summer em- 4. Attend the Operation Native should also prove helpful internship programs, and January guages, business, research ployers) for a reference. Sons and Daughters job fair 9, Attend any workshop rele- term projects methodology, psychological (Forms are available in the in Towson in December vant to your career plans. What is career planning? !t involves assessment'end journalism. Cffice of Counseling and Many recnntera who will 1D. Sign up for interviews on - learning to assess-your skills and 3, Gel involved in extracurricu- Career Services, if never viSit' individual cam- . campus. for practice in interests in order to determine future lar activities in wt1iCh you needed). puses do' their first round of interviewing if nothing 1 I paths. Since people today change- will gain skills relevant to 8, Become acquainted with the interviews at ONS & D. They else, .orgo through a prac- careers, not just jobs, an average of your chosen career. Seek members of the faculty. You will not expect you to be tice interview with an in- five times in the course of their lives, positions of leadership. Do will find them to be valuable - graduating until May tern in the Ollice of it is important to consider a variety of not spread yourself too thin resources, Take advantage 5. Develop a list of prospective Counseling arid Career alternatives, keeping options open, Two or three activities are of office hours for contact employers, research them. Services and making allowances for personal often preferable to six or with the faculty outside the and send each an individu- '1. Maintain an optimistic atti- growth and development, profes- seven classroom ally drafted letter, accom- tude! You wit find mean- sional advancement and perhaps 4. Strive to achieve academi- 9 Each spring, try drafting a panied by a resume. Do not ingful employment if you continuing ecucaion The following cally, You want your GPA to sample resume, listing your expect employers to come are diligent in your search are some tips for students who take reflect your ability. While activities, positions of lead- to you. 1f you want a job you 'and do. not give up too career planning seriously ether activities are impor- ership. honors, internships, must actively seea-Jtr easily.'Finding-·a job is For underclassmen. tant learning experiences and work experience. 6. Also plan to apply for sum- hard work, and you should 1 Visit the Office of Counsel- they should not interfere (Guides to writin_ga resume mer jobs..since you may not expect to invest considera- ing and Career Services to- with what you are doing in are available in the Career find permanent professional ble time and money info discuss your Mure plans. the classroom library) employment until August or the effort, but it will pay intormenon is available in 5. Take advantage cf the spe- For seniors: September, Meanwhile. you oH! the Career Library concern- cial opportunities provided 1. 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