By Anita DeCianni Brown, Career Development Coordinator

Are you working toward your degree, but not entirely sure what specific career options you are interested in?  You are not alone; many individuals are experiencing the same thing. 

This Career Planning series will feature programs all summer long designed to assist you in the career planning process, from the resume to the interview.

This summer’s topics include;

The Value of LinkedIn, August 2, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

 

• Are you using LinkedIn for professional development and/or your job search?  Are you unsure of how to use it?   In this next segment of the Career Planning series, we will talk about the value of LinkedIn, how to update your profile, job search and professional development opportunities and networking.

The Job Search, August 16, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

 

• Are you in the middle of or preparing for a job search?  Are you looking at applying for promotional opportunities within your current organization?   In this next segment of the Career Planning series, we will talk about the resources available for a job search, the importance of aligning yourself with opportunities and the value of networking. 

 

 Prepping for the Interview, August 30, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

 

• Congratulations, you have been offered an opportunity to interview! Now what?  In this last segment of the Career Planning series, we will talk about really preparing for your upcoming interview by breaking down the job description and understanding what exactly the organization is looking for and how you align with that opportunity.

For the links to all these virtual sessions, please visit www.esc.edu/connects.