TOMORROW: COCOA & CAREERS

10am-12pm

Friday, November 1st

KT Lobby Next to Mastodon Bones

FREE Bon Bon's Hot Cocoa & 

Giveaways from Career Services

a part of National Career Development Month

For the listing of all events, please visit: http://www.ipfw.edu/offices/career/news/

Celebrate National Career Development Month!

November is National Career Development Month and we think everyone should celebrate!  Career Development is a continual process and we should always be thinking about what's next.  What can you do to help explore or develop your career this November?  Here are some ideas:

• sign up for a conference in your industry
• talk to your supervisor about wanting to do something new
• take a class on your favorite subject

IPFW Career Services likes to celebrate by doing employer site visits and of course giving away hot chocolate and free career advise to our students.  If you're on campus during November, look for these activities.

• Friday, November 1st - Cocoa & Careers - What can Career Services do for you? - KT Lobby - 10am-noon
• Wednesday, November 6th - Cocoa & Careers - Internships & Jobs - KT Lobby - 10am-noon
• Thursday, November 14th - Cocoa & Careers - Resumes - KT Lobby - 10am-noon
• Tuesday, November 19th - Cocoa & Careers - Interviewing & Networking - KT Lobby - 10am-noon
• Wednesday, November 20th - STEM Careers Site visits - BAE Systems & Logikos - 11:30am-5pm - visit both employers and network for possible internships, jobs, or just to make a connections (for current IPFW students only)

We will also be hosting a couple Employer Information Sessions, but the dates are still being determined.  Look out for the following organizations visiting campus in November:

• FBI
• Quincy Recycle

Choosing a Major

Perhaps the most challenging question students face prior to attending or while in college is the question of what to major in. With so many different options available, it seems that there is nearly an endless list of options! We are here though to help you through this process! Below is a list of a number of activities to get you started in the career search process! 

Visit Career Services in Kettler Hall 109

• Speak with a career counselor about your options
• Take a free Focus Assessment (call the office at 260-481- 0689 for the access code)- A number of other career assessments are also offered through our office

Take a class to help you make career decisions

• EDUC X210 and EDUC X310 are designed to help YOU with various Career Topics including career exploration, self-assessment, internships, job search strategies, and much more! 

Conduct an informational interview 

• Talk to somebody who's in the field you're interested in  about their job. Not only is this a great opportunity to better understand the profession, but it's a great opportunity to network!
• Sample questions:

1. What is a typical day like in this position/ industry?
2. What degree/ qualifications are need to enter this field?
3. What do you like least/ most about your job?
4. What is the entry-level salary range for a position in this field?   

Do Online Research!

• Many colleges and organizations have devoted a lot of time to sharing free career information online. Some websites the Career Services office recommends includes O*netonline.org, Career Services Major Information, and Career OneStop
• Disclaimer: We advise you to be critical of the information you find on these or any other Web site and encourage you to make an appointment with a career counselor if you have any questions. Career Services does not take responsibility for the information contained on these Web site or for any address changes.