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1 your journey to Career Success what s your destination? Portfolio Library Networking Narratives &FAQs Cyndi Lynch Director, Fellowships and Professional Development Graduate School, Purdue University

2 Professional Development Cycle P r o d u c t P r o c e s s

3 Portfolio Library Employer (Product) CV Résumé Cover Letter Research Statement References Research Agenda Teaching philosophy Writing samples Projects Syllabi Personal Notes (Process) Professional Identity CARS Statements Networking Narrative Networking FAQs Job Description Analysis Institutional Profile Individual Development Plan Career Strategic Plan Career Progress Review

4 your journey to Career Success what s your destination? Create Networking Narratives Create Networking FAQs Practice Speednetworking

5 your journey to Career Success what s your destination? Cultivate Your Professional Identity

6 Professional Identity Tell me about yourself

7 What Employers Want: Candidate Skills and Qualities National Association of Colleges and Employers. (2010, November). Job Outlook Retrieved from

8 Verbal Communication Skills Interviewing Speaking Effectively Listening Attentively Describing feelings Persuading Verbal Communication Skills Expressing Ideas Facilitating Group Discussions Perceiving nonverbal cues Negotiating Providing Feedback Transferable Job Skills Sets for Job-Seekers. (n.d.). Retrieved July 15, 2011, from quintcareers.com:

9 CARS Challenge or Context 15% Show IMPACT Actions 45% Results 30% Skills 10% Show IMPACT Not Duties!

10 CARS Statement - Impact Skill Research To enhance my research and grant-writing skills, I helped my advisor with an NSF S-STEM grant. I assisted in writing the proposal, developing the research protocol, implementing formative and summative assessment methods, mentoring REACH Scholars, and conducting professional development activities. These efforts resulted in $350K in funding and mentoring of over 30 graduate students and 3 conference presentations and proceedings in three years. What experience have you had in (proposal writing, mentoring, professional development)? What experience do you hope to gain in...?what type of experience do you look for in...?

11 CARS Statements Experience CARS Statement Activity Challenge or Context Actions Results Skills Impact Demonstrate IMPACT Networking Prompt

12 your journey to Career Success what s your destination? Construct Networking Narratives

13 What is networking?

14 Networking Map

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16 Top 5 Companies Top Companies Direct and Indirect Competitors Suppliers or Service Providers Major Clients or Customers 1 Company Name Skills & Attributes Employee Experiences 2 Company Name Skills & Attributes Competitor Experiences Company Name Skills & Attributes Provider Experiences Company Name Skills & Attributes Customer Experiences Please identify companies, organizations or resources that fit each of the following categories in regards to your field. What are the main sources through which you obtained or will obtain job descriptions? Use your networking map to identify contacts and opportunities!

17 Institutional Profile What are 3 words to describe the company culture? How does the company recognize employee accomplishments? What qualities do successful employees possess? What is the company s attitude toward educational advancement or professional development? Michael Neece, Monster Contributing Writer

18 Networking FAQs Tell me about your company/university/lab? What are 3 words to describe the company culture? What qualities do successful employees possess? Describe your ideal employee/grad student/ supervisor/customer. How is (national event) affecting your company/industry/university? What are the most important skills or experiences for your industry or career?

19 Networking FAQs How do you contribute to your company/industry/institution/discipline? How does the company recognize employee accomplishments? What is the company s attitude toward educational advancement or professional development? How do you handle...? Michael Neece, Monster Contributing Writer

20 Practice verbal cues Delivering narratives Present an enthusiastic persona Show confidence Articulate Volume Pace Vocal tone Knowledge level of audience

21 Managing the mingle Join the group Research common topics prior to the event Implement Networking FAQs Focus the conversation on them Place nametag on the right Practice a firm handshake Balance food, conversation, business cards, goal Control your verbal and nonverbal cues Exit the group

22 Speed Networking

23 your journey to Career Success what s your destination? Construct your CV

24 Curriculum Vitae Purpose Comprehensive work and education history Conveys your professional attributes and experiences (CARS) Outlines your credentials for an academic position, fellowship, or grant Develop your message, tell your story

25 Curriculum Vitae Formatting Page length: 2-5 pages (unlimited) Be consistent in: use of headings, subheadings, & bullets font size, italics, bold use of titles, employers, dates Dates are less important place on right side Include your name on each page (footer, header) with your name in document title Use action verbs and key terms Align with employer needs job description

26 Curriculum Vitae Education Research interests Research experience Paid/unpaid Challenge, actions, results, skills Teaching experience Paid/unpaid Topics, student demographics, skills Professional development Awards, honors, Grants received Publications Presentations Institutional service Community involvement

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