Skill Pathway: Career Planning & Job Hunting
Career Readiness Competencies: Career Management, Communication, Professionalism and Work Ethic
Workshop Description
This series features interviews with Carleton alumni who hold positions in a wide range of organizations and sectors including government, non-profit, and arts and entertainment. The interviews address issues pertinent to current graduate students who are in the process of planning their careers, including what steps to take after graduation and how to network effectively. Most importantly, the interviews demystify the duties involved in various positions and allow students to widen their job searches by learning about careers they might not have considered before. The conversations are followed by Q&A sessions during which students may engage directly with the guest.
Learning Outcomes
(1) Gain insight into the variety of career paths available in higher education
(2) Understand the duties involved in a variety of positions
(3) Learn how to formulate effective questions to seek information from professionals