Advising and Advising and Career Planning Career Planning

for Successfor SuccessLucy Gammon

Kim Billeaudeau

Walk a mile in their Walk a mile in their shoes…shoes…

• Who had an influence on your academic career?

• Who helped you connect your personal and academic life?

• Was there a defining moment or experience?

Advisors can make a Advisors can make a difference…difference…

Advisors can be wonderful mentors.

Advisors show interest in issues that matter to the students.

Advisors build relationships with students.

What can Advisors Do Regarding What can Advisors Do Regarding

Student Career Development?Student Career Development?

• Help students consider career fields/majors based on their interests, skills, values and strengths

• Communicate to students the importance of self assessment and career planning

• Encourage life long learning and the development of transferable skills, to better compete in today’s changing job market

The Career Counseling Center – Lucy C. Gammon – “Offering Help with Major Decisions” through Career Testing, Career Exploration and Career Decision Making Class.

Career Services – Kim Billeaudeau – Assists Students with career planning, job search preparation and connecting with jobs and employers. Conference Center Room 104

How Can We Help YOU How Can We Help YOU Help Your Students?Help Your Students?

Helping students plan a career that suits their purpose and passion in life as well as relies on their best skills.

SAME GOALSAME GOAL

THE CAREER THE CAREER COUNSELING CENTERCOUNSELING CENTER

Offering Help with “MAJOR” Decisions

careercounseling.louisiana.edu

Who Visits the Who Visits the CenterCenter

• Perspective students • Incoming students invited during

Orientation• Currently enrolled student looking to

change their major• Undeclared students required to come by

their advisors• Students who are researching what they

can do with their degree

Unsure About a Major?Unsure About a Major?   

Research by Penn State and other institutions has shown that up to 80 percent of students entering college are unsure about their major, even if they've initially declared a major.

Up to 50 percent of college students change their majors at least once before graduation, and on average, college students may change their major three times over the course of their college career.

Benefits of Career Planning

(Reference: America’s Career Research Network Association-US Dept of Education.)While In College: Fewer transfers & switching of majors Graduate on time More motivated & goal focused Higher academic achievement After Graduation: Better entry job with higher income More satisfied with chosen career fieldLess career change, faster career advancement

Absence of Career Planning is a major cause of:o Switching majorso College transfero Dropouto Extended years in school

Research by the US Department of Education and American College Testing shows:

• 51 % of U.S. college students entering 4 year colleges will transfer or dropout Of this 51 %:

• 30 % transfer to another college or change their major• 20 % transfer 2X and require 6+ years to graduate• 50% dropout completely

What Students Should Consider What Students Should Consider

When Choosing a MajorWhen Choosing a Major

• Is this major right for me---Career Testing• Coursework required for this Major• Type of career opportunities that this major will

offer• Educational level required for those career

opportunities• Employment outlook—National, State and

Regional• Average salary levels---National, State and

Regional• Advice from experts in the field and type of work

required

Steps to a GoodSteps to a Good

Career SearchCareer Search

• Self Assessment

• Research and Exploration

• Career Plan

CAREER TESTINGCAREER TESTING

• CHOICES by Bridges (ONLINE)

• FOCUS 2 by Career Dimensions

• Campbell Interest and Skill Survey

Why Choices?Why Choices?• Interest Profiler• Basic Skills Survey• Work Importance Locator• 650+ O*NET occupations• Career Area Checklist• 7,000+ colleges and graduate schools• 1,000+ college website links• 400+ career videos• 2000+ scholarship opportunities•

Make a Good ChoiceMake a Good Choice

Career Decision Making ClassCareer Decision Making Class

ACSK 140ACSK 140

• ACSK 140 is a half-semester, one-credit hour course

• The class is taught primarily online. • Students are required to take career tests in this

course

Career Counseling Center Career Counseling Center

WebsiteWebsite

UL Lafayette MajorsUL Lafayette Majors

Inform Your Students About Inform Your Students About

Our ServicesOur Services

• An appointment is NOT needed to use the Center• The Center is a free service to students• Career Testing available• Choices by Bridges• FOCUS 2 by Career Dimensions, Inc.• The Campbell Interest and Skill Survey• Informational materials• Career Class-Career Decision Making• Counseling

careercounseling.louisiana.edu

Career Counseling Center Careercounseling.louisiana.edu  

337.482.5431

Offering Help with “Major” Decisions

Offering Help with “Major” Decisions

•Career Testing Software•Career Counseling•Career Decision Making Course (ACSK 140)

The Career Counseling Center’s hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM M-TH

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM F Most services are FREE to current UL

Lafayette students. Please bring your UL Lafayette I.D. with you when visiting our

Center.

ExploringExploringCAREER CAREER

SERVICESSERVICES

Conference Center, Room 104careerservices.louisiana.edu

Customers of Career Customers of Career ServicesServices

• Students• Alumni• Employers • Faculty & Staff

Services for Services for StudentsStudents

• Job Listings• On Campus Interviewing• Co-op Program• Career & Recruitment Days• Workshops • Resume Writing Assistance• Resource Room• Guest Speakers

NEED A JOB?NEED A JOB?

Check out CAREER

SERVICES ONLINE

http://careerservices.louisiana.edu

Services for Students:Services for Students:

Career Services OnlineCareer Services Online

• Part-time• Full-time• Internships• Co-op positions• Summer

Many local employers as well as employers nationwide are posting

jobs for all UL Lafayette students and alumni in CAREER SERVICES ONLINE.

Career Services OnlineCareer Services Online

On-Campus On-Campus EmploymentEmployment

UL Lafayette College Work Study Office – Foster Hall 2nd Floor

Off-Campus Employment

UL Lafayette Career Services – Conference Center Room 104

Online Resources Offered by Online Resources Offered by

Career ServicesCareer ServicesSearch & apply for a job, upload your resume, register for Career Events, & sign up for mock interviews.

Watch short videos online to help improve your job search and the steps to landing it.

Quickly and effortlessly create essential professional resumes and cover letters with this online program.

 Search through all majors and discover what careers are available to match your interests.

Read blogs from professionals regarding career concerns and opportunities.

Services for Students:Services for Students:

On-Campus InterviewingOn-Campus Interviewing

Each semester Career Services coordinates approximately 40 – 50 employer visits on

campus to interview students for Full-time, Internship & Co-op positions.

Services for Students:Services for Students:

Cooperative Education ProgramCooperative Education ProgramCooperative Education is a supervised

educational program for qualified students which integrates periods of academic study

with periods of paid, professional work experience.

Benefits of a Co-op: Retain Full Time student

status Gain real world experience Earn $ while you learn

Services for Students:Services for Students:CAREER FAIRSCAREER FAIRS

• Representatives from Major Companies & Agencies attend

• Recruiters from Graduate & Professional Schools attend

CAREER CAREER EVENTSEVENTS

•Campus wide Career Days•Business, Government, Liberal Arts, General Day•Engineering, Sciences, Technology Day•Nursing & Allied Health Day•Teacher Recruitment Day•Liberal Arts Day

Services for Students:Services for Students:Workshops/EventsWorkshops/Events

• Resume Writing• Interviewing Tips• Mock Interviews• Employer Panels• Dining/Business Etiquette

http://careerservices.louisiana.edu

Services for Students:Services for Students:Individual AppointmentsIndividual Appointments

• Students may contact our office to schedule an appointment for individual advising with a staff member during any phase of their career planning or job search process.

CAREER SERVICESCAREER SERVICESConference Center, Room 104Monday – Thursday: 7:30 – 5:00Friday: 7:30 – 12:30482-1444careerservices.louisiana.edu

Encourage yourEncourage your

Students to Take Students to Take

ActionAction• Visit the Career Counseling Center and talk to the

counselor and use the tools available at the Center• Join a student organization in your field• Seek out professionals in the field and ask questions• Research your career options by attending a career fair

on campus• Try a volunteering in your community• Think about an internship or summer job in your area of

study• Let Career Services assist you in preparing your resume

and seeking out just the right job.

TestTest• To receive Advisor Training credit (for

advising awards) please right click here and select “Open Hyperlink”. After completion, save the file as your name; then attach the file in an email to asc@louisiana.edu or print and send your answers through campus mail to Bette Harris c/o Academic Success Center.