Making the Most of Career Planning at Marist CollegeIn the post 2008 recession world we live in career advice is coming at college students from all different angles. Career planning can seem overwhelming and confusing and at times the information we receive can seem outdated or contradictory. Luckily for Marist College students the Marist College Center for Career Services has created an easy to follow Four Year Career Plan, a list of activities that can help you stay on the right track for your own professional development during the first four years of college. The Four Year Career Plan is broken down into each undergraduate class year and recommends ways to engage with career services every step of the way. In the next four blog posts we will explore the best practices for professional development for students in each class. You can pick up a hard copy of the Marist College Center for Career Services Four Year Career Plan in Cannavino Library 332. Freshman Year The first year of college is a big change for students. However, you can use your freshman year at Marist to get acquainted with all of the resources available to you online and on campus. These tools will allow you to hit the ground running as you grow professionally. Become Familiar with FoxQuest One of the most important assets at your fingertips is FoxQuest. This database is your main resource for applying for on-campus jobs, full-time and part-time jobs, and internships. Every Marist student has a free FoxQuest account and can personalize job recommendations by using filters such as majors, interests, and locations. Make sure to access your FoxQuest account using your MyMarist login information You can store all of your application materials---resumes, cover letters, writing samples, and transcripts---in FoxQuest. You will also use your FoxQuest account to RSVP for workshops and information sessions and schedule one-on-one appointments with career coaches. Use Focus 2 to Select a Major or Learn About Careers Many students come to Marist undecided on their course of study. Majors, minors, concentrations, pathways, and programs give you a plethora of options to explore different fields. As part of the Four Year Career Plan, Career Services encourages underclassmen to take core requirements and elective classes that will allow them to explore passions and determine possible new interests. While you must visit with your faculty advisor for assistance with choosing classes, the Center for Career Services offers an online resource called Focus 2 to assist with selecting a major. Using the Focus 2 program you can assess your interests, values, skills, and personality type, then get recommendations on fields of study and jobs based on those components. If you have already chosen a major Focus 2 can help you look up careers that are related to that field. To access Focus 2 register for a free account using the Marist access code. Visit the Center for Career Services
Meeting with a career coach in the Center for Career Services is a great way to get your feet wet and begin the process of looking for internships and careers that might interest you. Career coaches are here to help you keep track of activities, projects, clubs, and other involvement. They can assist you with drafting a resume from those experiences. If you are committed to a major they can work with you to create a personalized career plan that fits your needs, goals, and interests. Appointment types include career coaching, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, searching for internship opportunities, and more. In Part II of our series we will discuss career exploration and investigation during sophomore year.
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