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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 CenterModerator: Alexandra Stephens, Associate Dir., Career Programs & Engagement
Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center
Slide2Agenda
Current job climate and value of a liberal arts educationHiatt’s career development philosophy for college students and alumniWhat to expect out of senior year and what you can do to helpResources for your senior to aid in the job search / graduate school application process
Slide3That 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
Slide4The Power of Liberal Arts Education
Slide5Career Outcomes for Brandeis Grads
Top Employment Areas11% Financial Services/ Banking11% Education11% Year-in-Service10% Healthcare9% Science/Research/ Pharmaceutical5% Consulting5% Advertising/ Marketing/PR4% Computer Science/IT/ Engineering
Brandeis students average 3 professional experiences before graduationPost graduation destination data available online
*58% response rate
Other 2% includes fellowships, travel and volunteerism
Slide6Career Development Philosophy
Slide7Consider pursuing senior thesis or original researchTransition from “Backpack to Briefcase”FellowshipsFull-time job searchGraduate school applications
Suggestions for Senior
Year
Slide8Recruiting Timelines
A typical, active job search takes 3-6
months.
Large organizations recruit on a schedule:
Wrapping-up now: investment banking, finance,
c
onsulting, engineering
Spring through early summer: education, nonprofit, government, law, science
Spring through summer: advertising, marketing, media, public relations, human resources, management, sales
Slide9Resources & Programs
Career Reflection, Exploration & ResearchTypeFocusSpotlight on Careers (w/postings by field)VaultGraduate and Law SchoolPostings B.hired, plus LACN job databasesInterview PreparationHow to: InterviewInterviewStreamGlassdoor via How To > Interview pageInterview Coaching NightNetworkingLinkedIn: Brandeis University Career ConnectionsWisdom Wanted
More:
Family Guide to Hiatt Programming by Class Year
Slide10Hiatt Signature Programs
Employer EngagementIndustry Nights: case competition + open networkingEmployer Spotlights & Information SessionsCareer Fairs: Career and Internship Connection, Just In TimeNetworking & Skill DevelopmentWisdom WantedBrandeis University Career ConnectionsEtiquette Dinner Alumni and Employer Office HoursWinter Break: NYC & DC networking events
Slide11Get Involved with Brandeis
Career-related volunteer opportunitiesShare career advicePost open jobs/internshipsNetwork in-person and onlineUniversity-wide opportunitiesUniversity events calendar
Slide12Questions?
Slide13Stay In Touch
Fill out our satisfaction survey to let us know how we did and ask any additional questionsRegister for upcoming alumni webinarsEmail: hiattcenter@brandeis.edu Phone: 781-736-3618Website: www.brandeis.edu/hiatt/Social: /hiattcareercenter @hiattatbrandeis“Brandeis University Career Connections”Brandeis Parents Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrandeisParents/
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