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Incorporating Career Development Skills into the First-Year Seminar
Course
Incorporating Career Development Skills into the First-Year Seminar
Course
Ann Blasick, MSAssistant Director, Division of Professional Practice
Steven P. Girardot, Ph.D.Director, Office of Success Programs
30TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON THE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE FEBRUARY 7, 2011
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AgendaAgenda
• Institutional Profile
• Georgia Tech’s Freshman Seminar (GT 1000)
• GT 1000 Career Development Learning Outcomes
• Case Study: Division of Professional Practice Cohort
Section of GT1000
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Georgia Tech Institutional ProfileGeorgia Tech Institutional Profile
• Four-Year, Public Research University
• Six Colleges (35 Majors):– Engineering, Computing, Sciences
Management, Liberal Arts, Architecture
• 20,720 students (66% undergraduate)
• Overall Undergraduate Demographics:– ~68% from Georgia and ~6% international
– ~35% minority (~12% URM)
– ~31% women
– ~59% majoring in engineering
• First-year retention rate: 94%
• Six-year graduation rate: 80% Source: Office of Institutional Research and Planning
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• 2,700 freshmen• 63% Georgia Residents• 8% International
– 76% from India, China, South Korea
• 36% Female • Average SAT = 1370 • Average HS GPA = 3.87• 44 states & 51 countries represented• Top Reasons for Choosing GT:
– Academic Reputation (90%) – Get Good Jobs (87%) – Get into top graduate/professional schools (55%)
Freshman Class of 2010Freshman Class of 2010
Source: Office of Institutional Research and Planning
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Freshman Seminar (GT 1000) OverviewFreshman Seminar (GT 1000) Overview
• Extended Orientation Seminar
• One Contact Hour, Letter-graded
• Average Class size- 25 students
• Not required (~70% enrollment)
• Utilizes Peer Mentors (Team Leaders)
• Range of instructors (e.g., faculty, student affairs, academic affairs, advisors, etc.)
• Fall 2010- 82 sections offered. Three types of Sections– Interdisciplinary (40 sections)
– Departmental/Disciplinary (27 sections)
– Special Cohort (15 sections)
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Freshman Seminar (GT 1000) OverviewFreshman Seminar (GT 1000) Overview
• Curriculum– University Culture
– Academic Success/Time Management
– Communication Skills
– Major and Career Research
– Career Development Skills
– Leadership and Involvement
• These course topics map to nine learning outcomes
• Three required assignments:– Resume and Cover Letter
– Team Project and Presentation
– Career and Major Project
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QuestionQuestion
What career development elements (if any) are included in your freshman seminar course?
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GT1000 Career Development Learning OutcomesGT1000 Career Development Learning Outcomes
• Describe the required skills, daily activities, current and future state (growth potential), and salary potential of the major/career selected
• Develop a resume applicable to internships, co-ops, study abroad programs or leadership positions (as appropriate)
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Case Study: Professional Practice GT1000Case Study: Professional Practice GT1000
• Semesters: Piloted in Fall 2009
Offered again in Fall 2010
• Students: 25-30 freshman engineering majors
• Instructor: Internship advisor from Division of Professional Practice
• Team Leaders: 5 engineering seniors who had each completed at least 2 semesters of
co-op or internship work experience
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Additional Career Development Learning OutcomesAdditional Career Development Learning Outcomes
• Be able to describe components of the co-op, internship and work abroad programs
• Establish personal goals and a timeline for next 4+ years
• Create a professional reference list
• Develop effective interviewing skills
• Conduct an informational interview
• Create and utilize a LinkedIn Account
• Find and apply for jobs
• Be able to successfully transition from school to work
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Syllabus ComponentsSyllabus Components
• TL-led Small Groups to follow GT1000 model
• Brief talks on various career topics led by instructor and TLs
• Assignments paralleling GT1000 requirements but with career development slant
• Guest Speakers (Study Abroad, Undergrad Research)
• Student Panels
• Employers Panels
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Reflective WritingReflective Writing
• Blog prompts on career-related reflection questions:– Why did you choose your major? Were you influenced by
outside factors?
– Do you think your major both matches your skills AND would lead to a career you are passionate about?
– What aspect of working as a co-op or intern is most exciting to you?
– In addition to earning your degree, what other goals would you like to achieve while at Georgia Tech?
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Team Project & PresentationTeam Project & Presentation
• 2009: Create a business plan for an original company or product utilizing the majors of each person in the group
• 2010: Utilized textbook topics including GT Traditions, Off-Campus Dining or Proposal for a new GT Organization
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Resume & Cover LetterResume & Cover Letter
• Provided students with sample template and rubric
• Opportunity to submit 1st and 2nd draft– Harshly graded 1st draft to encourage students to revise and
submit a 2nd draft
• Required cover letter be written for a specific internship/co-op posting from GT job database
• Possible Activities:– Resume with Errors Activity
– 10-second Scan
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Career Project ComponentsCareer Project Components
• Researching Your Major
• Professional Articles
• LinkedIn Account• Informational Interview with Upperclass Student in their
Major
• Informational Interview with Professional in their Field• Company Spreadsheet using Company Database such as
Reference USA
• Timeline for their next 4+ years
• Reflection Paper
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Additional ActivitiesAdditional Activities
• Career Services Career Planner
• “Guess Which Major” Assignment
• Peer-to-Peer Mock Interviews
• Create your own Elevator Pitch
• Design your Ideal Job
• Clean-up your Cyber Image
• Extra credit for attending Majors Fair, Employer Site Visits or Job Shadowing and then writing a reflective blog post
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Assessment: 2009 Survey ResultsAssessment: 2009 Survey Results
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Assessment: 2010 Survey ResultsAssessment: 2010 Survey Results
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Assessment: Survey ResultsAssessment: Survey Results
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“What was the Most Beneficial Part of the Class?” – Top 7 Responses“What was the Most Beneficial Part of the Class?” – Top 7 Responses
1. In-depth Overview of Co-op and Internship Programs
2. Resume and Cover Letters
3. Employer Panels
4. How to Get and Maintain a Job
5. Interviewing
6. Talking to the TLs about real life; student work stories
7. Professionalism
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ChallengesChallenges
• TIME!
• Dedicating time that matches students high interest in study abroad, work abroad and undergrad research
• Incorporating small group activities and small group discussion time
• Teaching how majors connect to careers
• Incorporating traditional GT1000 topics such as time management and study skills
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Student QuotesStudent Quotes
“My search for a co-op after completing this assignment seems to be a lot less stressful. I
know what I want, I know the resources available to get it, and I know how to approach companies ready to make myself seem like I
have the potential to be a valuable employee…the class, helped me more than I was
expecting... I now feel prepared, well informed, and ready to job hunt!”
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Student QuotesStudent Quotes
“The lessons learned…have given me a greater understanding of what my major entails and what I need to do to become successful, not only at Tech, but in the
real world.”
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Contact InformationContact Information
Ann Blasick Dr. Steven Girardot
Division of Professional Practice Office of Success Programs
[email protected] [email protected]
404-894-0735 404-894-1951
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Assessment: Entrance Survey ResultsAssessment: Entrance Survey Results
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Change of MajorChange of Major
* Note: All students who changed majors switched to another STEM major. No students changed to Business or Liberal Arts.