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Who you are:My name is____________________. I am a(n) _____________________________________________

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(Tip: This can be what you are doing now… I am a student and work part-time in sales at Best Buy.)

What you do: (Tip: Write a couple of sentences to describe what you do... I attend classes and work 20 hours a week.)

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Why you’re the best, unique, talented; or what you do especially well: (Tip: Write a sentence that expresses your strength(s). Provide a concrete example of what makes you unique.)

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What contributions (values added) are you looking to make: (Tip: Tell what you are looking to do with your life. You may want to include some of your goals.)

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Using the information on the left, develop your personal statement/ “pitch”

quickly by writing it out first, and then talking it out. Make adjustments

until it sounds and feels right for you. Practice out loud in front of a mirror,

in the shower, or in the car. Practice with friends and colleagues.

Write your “pitch” below:

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As you begin to network for a job, you will want

to develop a quick and concise statement of

who you are and what you do — a personal

pitch. The best pitches are around 30 seconds

and provide an answer to the questions, “Tell

me something about yourself.”

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Menu of Student Activities

Use this checklist to track your completed activities from cacareercafe.com.

Get Startedq Identify Strengths and Talents

q Match Your Personality to Careers

q Capitalize on Your Learning Style

q Focus on Goals

Get a PathwayBe sure to download Pathway Guide

q Agriculture and Natural Resources

q Arts, Media & Entertainment

q Building Trades and Construction

q Education, Child Development & Family Services

q Energy & Utilities

q Engineering & Design

q Fashion & Interior Design

q Finance & Business

q Health Science & Medical Technology

q Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation

q Information Technology

q Manufacturing & Product Development

q Marketing, Sales & Service

q Public Services

q Transportation

Get Experience (continued)

Connect to a Professional AssociationqActivity 1 — ConnectqActivity 2 — ListenqActivity 3 — Reach Out

qActivity 4 — Ask Questions

q Conduct an Informational Interview

q Find a Mentor

q Get an Internship

q Volunteer

q Meet an Entrepreneur

Get Helpq Use Campus Services

q Bounce Back

q Manage Your TIme

q Keep a Great Attitude

q Make Math Matter

q Build Soft Skills

q Learn to Apologize

Get Hiredq Visit Campus Career Center

q Network Like a Pro

q Call on Social Media

q Write a Résumé

q Conduct a Job Search

q Interview with a Ring

q Practice Interviewing