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From College to Career:A Webinar for Parents of Seniors
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
12 – 1 PM ET
Presenter: Andrea Dine, Executive Director, Hiatt Career Center
Moderator: Alexandra Stephens, Associate Dir., Career Programs & Engagement
Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center
Agenda
• Current job climate and value of a liberal arts education
• Hiatt’s career development philosophy for college students and alumni
• What to expect out of senior year and what you can do to help
• Resources for your senior to aid in the job search / graduate school application process
That Was Then...This Is Now
• Students more frequently visit career office• Larger emphasis on internships• More jobs / careers over lifetime• Effects of LinkedIn and other technology on
recruiting and job search process• Creativity in campus recruiting
The Power of Liberal Arts Education
Career Outcomes for Brandeis Grads
• Top Employment Areas– 11% Financial
Services/ Banking– 11% Education– 11% Year-in-Service– 10% Healthcare– 9% Science/Research/
Pharmaceutical– 5% Consulting– 5% Advertising/
Marketing/PR– 4% Computer
Science/IT/ Engineering• Brandeis students average 3 professional experiences before graduation• Post graduation destination data available online
*58% response rate
Other, 2%
Seeking, 4%
Graduate School, 36%
Employment, 57%
Class of 2013
Other 2% includes fellowships, travel and volunteerism
Career Development Philosophy
Reflect
ExploreConnect
• Consider pursuing senior thesis or original research
• Transition from “Backpack to Briefcase”– Fellowships– Full-time job search– Graduate school applications
Suggestions for Senior Year
Recruiting Timelines
A typical, active job search takes 3-6 months.
Large organizations recruit on a schedule:
• Wrapping-up now: investment banking, finance, consulting, engineering
• Spring through early summer: education, nonprofit, government, law, science
• Spring through summer: advertising, marketing, media, public relations, human resources, management, sales
Resources & Programs• Career Reflection, Exploration & Research
– TypeFocus– Spotlight on Careers (w/postings by field)– Vault
• Graduate and Law School• Postings
– B.hired, plus LACN job databases• Interview Preparation
– How to: Interview– InterviewStream– Glassdoor via How To > Interview page– Interview Coaching Night
• Networking– LinkedIn: Brandeis University Career Connections– Wisdom Wanted More: Family Guide to Hiatt Programming by Class Year
Hiatt Signature Programs
Employer Engagement• Industry Nights: case competition + open
networking• Employer Spotlights & Information Sessions• Career Fairs: Career and Internship
Connection, Just In Time
Networking & Skill Development• Wisdom Wanted• Brandeis University Career Connections• Etiquette Dinner • Alumni and Employer Office Hours• Winter Break: NYC & DC networking events
Get Involved with Brandeis
• Career-related volunteer opportunities– Share career advice– Post open jobs/internships– Network in-person and online
• University-wide opportunities• University events calendar
Questions?
Stay In Touch
• Fill out our satisfaction survey to let us know how we did
and ask any additional questions
• Register for upcoming alumni webinars• Email: [email protected] • Phone: 781-736-3618• Website: www.brandeis.edu/hiatt/• Social: /hiattcareercenter @hiattatbrandeis
“Brandeis University Career Connections”• Brandeis Parents Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrandeisParents/
