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1. Introduction to the Career Development Center 2. Career Development Process
Staff Contact List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction to the Career Development Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Career Development Pyramid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Self-Assessment: Your Interests, Values and Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Exploring Your Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Focusing: Job Search Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Job Search Action Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Internships: Getting Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 CareerBridge Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Informational Interviewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Career Fairs/Company Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Alumni Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Community Service/Volunteering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Professional Associations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Resume Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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