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For high school junior girls to prepare them on what to expect when entering college and how to explore careers
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Color Your World2014 Women’s Leadership
Conference
Preparing for College & Career
Today’s Agenda• High School vs. College: The same?
• High School vs. College: Some
differences
• Making the Most Out of College
• Acquiring Knowledge about YOU
• Acquiring Knowledge about Careers
• Sharpening Leadership Skills
• What's Next?
• Sample 4 Year Plan
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High School
What’s the Same?
College
What’s the Same?
The Differences: ClassesSchool-directed schedule and back to back Students must manage their own schedules.
General education classes dictated by district Course topics based on field of study
Classes last a full school year (36 weeks) Classes are usually a semester long (15 weeks)
Attendance is mandatory and monitored Attendance policies vary with each instructor.
Classes have around 30-35 students. Classes may have 100 or more students.
Textbooks are provided at little or no expense. Textbooks can be expensive.
Guidance is provided so that students are aware of graduation requirements.
Graduation requirements are complex and vary.
The Differences: InstructorsGrade and check completed homework. Assume homework is completed and students
are able to perform on a test.
Remind students of incomplete assignments. May not remind students of incomplete or missed assignments
May know students’ needs and approachstudents when they need assistance.
Are usually open and helpful, but expectstudents to initiate contact for assistance
Have been trained in teaching methods. Have content knowledge but not necessarily formal training in teaching methods.
Present material to help students understand what is in the textbook.
May not follow the textbook. Lecturesenhance the topic area.
Often write out information for note-taking May lecture nonstop.
Often take time to remind students ofassignment and test dates.
Expect students to read, save, and referback to the course syllabus.
The Differences: Studying
Study time outside of class may be as little as 1-3 hours per week per class
Generally need to study at least 2-3 hoursoutside of class for each hour in class.
Instructors may review class notes and textmaterial regularly for classes. Review class notes and text material regularly.
Expected to read short assignments that arediscussed and retaught.
Substantial amounts of assigned reading andwriting may not be directly addressed in class.
The Differences: Testing
Frequent, covering small amounts of material.Usually infrequent (2-3 times a semester).
Maybe cumulative and cover large amounts ofmaterial.
Make-up tests are often available. Make-up tests are seldom an option and mayhave to be requested.
Test dates can be arranged to avoid conflictswith other events.
Usually, scheduled tests are without regard toother demands.
Frequently conducts review sessions emphasizing important concepts prior to tests.
Faculty rarely offer review sessions; if so students are expected to be prepared and to
be active participants
The Differences: GradesGiven for most assigned work. May not be provided for all assigned work.
Good homework grades may assist in raisingover grade when test grades are lower.
Tests and major papers provide the majority ofthe grade.
Extra credit options are often available. Generally speaking, extra-credit options are not used to raise a grade.
Initial test grades, especially when low, maynot have adverse effect on grade.
First tests are often “wake up” calls to let youknow what is expected.
Graduation requirements may be met with agrade of D or higher.
Requirements may be met only if the student’saverage meets the departmental standards.
(Hint: Generally a 2.0 or higher.)
…Discussion…What challenges do you expect to face?
What can you can do to overcome them?
Don’t let this be you!
Making the Most Out of College
Internships
Part-time on campus jobs
Part-time off campus jobs
Athletics
Informational Interviews
Self Assessments
Job-ShadowingCareer Counseling
Campus Organizations
Research Experience
Study Abroad
Networking w/ classmates
Service Projects
Making new friends
Attending on-campus events
Volunteering
Taking a variety of courses
Get to know your professors
Making The Most of College
Acquiring Knowledge about YOUphotography, math,
computers, working with children, history, writing, fashion, reading, sports, science, crafts, nutrition, designing,talking to people, working out, art
empathetic, argumentative, type-A, adventurous, creative, practical, conservative, open-
minded, resourceful, independent, reflective,
extraverted,confident, go-getter
perfectionist, shy
tutoring others, working with animals, handling an emergencysituation, showing compassion to others, organizing a messy space, proofreading an essay, winning an argument, researching information
variety, power,
time by myself, jobsecurity, helping others
creativity, prestige, adventure, financial security, associating
with people that I like, autonomy, having a set routine,
challenge, leisure time,
Acquiring Knowledge About Careers
What do you want to know?
How can you find out?
Acquiring Knowledge About Careers
OOH | www.bls.gov/oco
O*Net | www.onetonline.org
Acquiring Knowledge About Careers
Top 10 Skills Employers Are Looking For:
• Communication ( L / V /
W )
• Analytic & Research
• Computer & Technical
Literacy
• Flexibility, Adaptability,
&
Multiple Priorities
• Interpersonal Abilities
• Multicultural Sensitivity &
Awareness
• Teamwork
• Leadership & Management
• Problem Solving,
Reasoning, &
Creativity
•Planning & Organization
Sharpening Your Leadership Skills
1. Foster a reputation for being helpful and
resourceful
2. Encourage others through positivity
3. Lead collaboratively, not cutthroat
4. Mentor someone newer
5. Get on the radar by networking
6. Gain your colleagues trust
7. Be a self starter
So What’s Next?
4 Year Plan Meet with a career counselor for career counseling
Begin to research careers that interest you
Take a personalized assessment
Take a variety of academic classes and stay open-minded about a major
Get acquainted with professors, academic advisors, and counselors
Identify your interests, skills, and values & learn how they relate to majors
Join a campus organization
Establish effective study habits
Meet with an advisor to discuss study habits, time management, or learning style
Summer After Freshman Year
Get a job or internship that relates to your college major or career interest
Gain work experience and start developing a strong business and work ethic
4 Year Plan Meet with an advisor for help choosing a major
Research careers of interest
Develop a resume to apply for internships and summer jobs
Establish a LinkedIn account and start networking with current students and alums
Complete and informational interview
Take a leadership role in an organization on campus
Declare a major and a minor
Research and consider study abroad options
Summer After Sophomore Year
Study abroad or get a summer job relating to your field and to develop your skills
Strengthen your resume by developing references and a good reputation
4 Year Plan Secure an internship in your interest or major
Learn how to relate your major to job market
Update your resume, develop a cover letter, and have them reviewed by a career counselor
Get involved in a professional organization related to your career field to expand network
Get information about graduate schools & take appropriate entrance exams
Seek to deepen conversation and relationships with professors, advisors, and staff,
especially in major coursework, research projects, seminars, and student organizations
Summer After Junior Year
Excel in your summer internship
Further develop job-related skills
Compile an inventory of interests and qualifications and how they relate to your objective
4 Year Plan Check out Career Center Events
Update and refine resume
Begin browsing job posting sites, particularly the one associated with your college
Map out your job search strategies: target and contact and follow up with potential
employers
Attend career fairs and networking events
If planning to attend graduate school, follow up on applications and keep a record of each
Review your graduation audit to determine that you will meet degree requirements and
complete your application for diploma
Meet with a career counselor
Continue to be an active member or leader in a professional organization
Evaluate job offers
Questions?
Jennifer Stout: [email protected]