Central Michigan University

Career Services

AnnualReport

20112012

Career Services

MissionTo assist students and alumni in their career development and decision making and aid in their acquisition of internships and positions of employment.

Creating partnerships throughout campusCareer Services purposefully engages with student departments, staff, student organizations, and faculty through experiential learning and programs to strengthen depth of awareness and knowledge about the resources on campus to continuously support personal, academic, and professional development.

of students said they felt comfortable asking for assistance, help, or explanation of services pertaining to student development through campus.

89%

Students utilizing Career Services:

FreshmanSophomore

JuniorSenior

Graduate

17 34 51 68 850

How did you hear about

Career Services?

Online/Social MediaWord of Mouth

Presentation

OtherRecommendation

17 34 51 68 850

Résumés publishedto the résumé book

eRecruiting

11,729Unique employers

in eRecruiting

4,737Résumés publishedto the résumé book

3,899Jobs postedin eRecruiting

932 On-campus interviews

406 Internships/co-ops posted in eRecruiting

91Unique employers conducting interviews

61Unique industries posted positions on eRecruiting

224Unique employers in attendance at various career fairs

Beta Alpha PsiTeacher FairAlpha Kappa Psi

Internships, part-time positions, co-ops, andcareer fair information

MissionREACH Advisors will collaborate in peer-to-peer interactions with undergraduate students to expand the depth of awareness and knowledge about resources located throughout campus to continuously expand personal and professional career development.

32REACH Advisors

2094500

ProfessionalDevelopment

REACH presentationsPeople in attendance at presentations

Recognizing Educational Aspirations and Career Horizons

REACHAdvisors

REACH Presentations IncludeConference presentations at Get Hyped and DREAM Leadership Conference.Class presentations in BUS 100, CED 101, FYE 101.

Students leading the path to

ProfessionalDevelopment

“Quotes from those who have participated with REACH

Their enthusiasm made the résumé process very easy! I will be back if I ever need assistance in the future.

”Very helpful experience. Lots of helpful and interesting tips.

“ It was a great experience! I will definitely recommend it to my friends.

”I learned about my cover letter and résumé and I feel confident to apply for future positions.

What is the longest length a corporate (non-educational) résumé should be?

1 page only

2-3 pages

84%

16%

1 page only

2-3 pages

93%

7%

PRE

POST

Before the student had a walk-in

interaction with REACH... and after

Interactions with students are great... but what is the impact of engagement? View information taken pre and post walk-in hour engagement.

Question:

Results:

Mock InterviewProgram

What is a Mock interview?The Mock Interview Program provides current students and alumni the opportunity to practice, articulate, and enhance verbal, non-verbal, and transferable skills which showcase talents to an employer. Constructive feedback is given and discussed throughout the process in order to better prepare students for future interview interactions.

face-to-face mock interviews

1790

28PEER INTERVIEWERS

Wonderful. Knowledgeable. Talented. Helpful.Smart. Fabulous. Friendly. Hardworking.

Career Services appreciates the partnerships with faculty who require students to complete an interveiw.

66 Skype Interviewscompleted!

Career Services introduced Skype Mock Interviews in order to enhance technology interviewing skills.

Very professional and helpful for future interviews.

Mock Interviewer introduced some new methods I had never heard of before and I feel that my interview skills are going to grow.

Provided constructive feedback from the interview that will help prepare me for future interviews.

Did very well going over interview after. Had great advice for future interviews that I will encounter.

Quotes from those who have participated from the Mock Interview Program

That’s awesome!

This program is so helpful!

Great job :-)

“ ”“ ”

18 Different majors

250Undergraduate & graduate students have participated!

Capital CityInternship Program

CMU sponsors complimentary travel and parking each Tuesday and Thursday.

Capital City Internship Program includes the opportunity to:

• Explore & sample career opportunities• Develop & strengthen transferable skills• Interact & collaborate with industry experts• Translate classroom knowledge into the work environment• Build experience & network with well-connected leaders• Receive academic credit• Place your mark on Michigan government

Hosted in Lansing at the State Capitol

AND

1,589Likes

1,091Members

725Followers

Lansing-based internships are available in the Legislative and Executive Branch, with lobbying firms, and with special interest organizations.

Undergraduate & graduate students have participated!

Interacting with campus departments who utilize social media to inform other specific populations

about on campus events and create.

Alumni, Students, Employers, Job Postings – engaging conversations with “career-ready” individuals.

Connecting students with employment opportunities – featuring and following

companies, organizations, and key people out in the employment field, interacting with

companies to create habit of mentioning Career Services to continuously expand the depth

of opportunities.

SocialMediaStrategically planning on how to engage Career Services audiences.

1,589Likes

1,091Members

725Followers

CMU Career Services

Central Michigan University – Career Services

CMUCareers

Fall Attendees: 98Spring Attendees: 90

Presentations

EtiquetteDinner

Creating awareness and engagement early on with in college careers.

Get Hyped ConferenceOff campus conferencesMCPA Annual Conference

DREAM Leadership ConferenceLearn Today, Teach Tomorrow Conference

Leadership Connections ConferenceGrand Valley State University

Leadership Summit Conference

Staff

Maryann Smith – Executive Secretary

Julia Sherlock – DirectorAssists current students and alums (less than 2 years from graduation) from: Global Campus and Master of Science in Administration programs as well as alums from all programs and majors who graduated more than 2 years ago.

Brian Partie, Jr. – Associate DirectorDirects university-wide external relations and employer development, with a primary focus on the College of Business Administration. Also manages the Capital City Internship Program .

Jeff Hyames – Assistant DirectorAssists (“undecided”) students who have not committed to a major and current students and alums (less than 2 years from graduation) from the: College of Education and Human Services, College of Health Professions, College of Humanities, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Handles and interprets career assessments, including: FOCUS; Strong Interest Inventory; and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Tori Stevens – Assistant DirectorSupervises the Mock Interview and REACH Advisors programs . Coordinates the following for the office: Social media, outreach and presentation requests, and marketing.

Erik Simon – Career CoachAssists internship seeking students, university-wide. Coordinates student aspects for the Capital City Internship Program. Also assists current students and alums (less than 2 years from graduation) from the: College of Business Administration , College of Communication and Fine Arts , and College of Science and Technology .

Lynn White – Administrative Support, Recruitment Services Assists employers with on-campus recruiting questions and students with eRecruiting access and questions .

Diane Prenkert – Administrative Support, Recruitment Services Assists employers and 3rd party recruiters with eRecruiting access and questions.

Career Services Ronan 240 989.774.3068careers@cmich.edu

www.careers.cmich.edu