Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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the career resource center contains . . . career information For a given career information is included on the nature of work, places of employmc u, training required, personal characteristics, employment trends, earnings, working conditions and other related information. career planning information Several outstanding books are available to help in planning one’s career. Many of these can be read in an hour or two, pointing out the necessity of integrating academic experiences with the other aspects of life and developing skills which directly relate to the working world. job search information Brochures and books give insights into resumes, interviewing (even how to obtain interviews), methods of looking for a position and how to succeed on a job. Guides to areas of working relating to specific areas of interest and many majors arc found. A collection of directories provide a source on contacts. job announcements Come in two major forms: 1. Current opening—are posted on the Job Board or in notebooks within the Career Resource Center. 2. On-going openings—many companies have formalized entry level programs for recent college graduates. Files contain this information and describe many opportunities as well as employer contacts. company organization information In addition to the above-mentioned descriptions of employment opportunities, annual reports and general company information are included. an area for you to relax and use the information Students may come in to read, try the Occupational View Deck (an individual guide to careers) or just to see what is available. (1) Searching through a job placement book is Pep senior Charles Dal Pozzo. (2) Looking over the job board in front of the placement center arc Mike Hughes and Sue Steelman. I I I t career planning and placment 19

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career center opened; seminars held During the fall trimester Seaver College experienced the opening of the Career Planning and Placement Center headed by Carolyn Henry. While services were previously available on a part-time basis, this was the first year for a full time professional operation. Located on the upper level of Tyler Campus Center, Career Planning and Placement is a division of the University Counseling Services. What does Career Planning and Placement offer to Seaver students? Individual career counseling, informational and self-awareness groups, on-campus interviews, placement files and a career resource library are all available. “While it is easy to think of careers only as a senior, the earlier a person begins actively planning, the more academic and other experiences may relate, Henry stated. Information on careers, career plan ning, job searching, job announcements, companies, organizations and graduate professional information or check out books. December graduate Sarah Burney comments, I wish more information had been available in the Career Resource Center earlier. It has helped me better realize my alternatives.” Individual counseling by Henry and other members of the counseling staff was provided. Career Life Development Workshops allowed for a group atmosphere in considering career options, interests, values, goals and decision-making processes. A course, Carcer Life Development (General Studies) is taught by Dr. Clarence Hibbs, Director of University Counseling Services. Vocational interest tests and various exercises were used in connection with these alternatives. Interviews were held on campus during the fall and winter trimesters. A variety of companies and organizations held interviews for seniors. On-campus interviews are excellent opportunities for seniors to begin the job search.” Henry observes. “A student 18 career planning and placement is encouraged to participate in these interviews, but to consider them as only one aspect of the job search process as all options cannot begin to be converted through this method.” In addition, job search workshops were held during the fall and winter terms. The workshops are based upon the assumption that in order to locate a position a person really wants, some planning and work is usually necessary. During the summer, seminars in resume writing, interviewing and job search strategies were held. Workshop participant Steve Rockcy commented, The workshop is most informative. I was able to use the resume suggestions and company files n obtaining a job. To be used in securing employment and graduate school admissions, each student may establish a placement file. The file contains information provided by the student and references. Previously Seaver students have utilized the Educational Placement Office on the Los Angeles campus. “The Education Division produces quality teachers who have an excellent placement record. Having the placement service on the Seaver campus should further facilitate this. predicts Henry. Now that a basic program is underway. what are the future plans? According to Henry a continuous strengthening of existing service, additional programs and workshops (for example a Career Day and workshop in Choosing a Graduatc Professional School), more written information and a better follow-up on what Seaver College students actually do after graduation.

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(1) In Human Relations and Values, instructor Carl Schacfct listens to class discussions. (2) F ilming with NBC front the Lets Angeles Campus School of Business and Management are Murray Rotlcnbcrg and Or. Keith Berwick. (3) Passing out assignments to students in Organization Theory and Practice is Or. Robert l.angntan. (4) Waiting to be filmed by NBC is Or. Paul Rothchiid and his students. (5) After breaking into small groups in Organization. Theory and Practice. Or. Langman discusses assignments of students. division 20 business division