Angela Carswell

This module is very helpful, and most specifically on considering interview questions from "the inside out".  If students are led to think critically about the reason why specific questions are asked, it will help them formulate stronger answers.  Moreover, if they consider the types of questions they would ask if they were behind the desk, it would give them a fuller understanding of why all of the unwritten rules are important--soft skills, professionalism, timeliness, honesty, etc.

Great information to share with the students!  This module helps to think critically about the various methods, strategies, and creative ways to look beyond the qualification or the responsibility, but the actual skill that can be transferrable even if they are moving into a new skillset.  I am building talking points right now about the importance of networking and what we've learned here was exceptionally helpful.

Student jobs search is an intentional action that starts well before the interview.  The first contact, whether it be in person or digital is extremely important.  The lasting impression is the first impression.  There are several online resources and the students may be overwhelmed by all of the options, but it's important to narrow the search and focus on the resources that apply to their industry, interests, location, and aspirations.

I thought it was interesting to take the audience into consideration when it comes to "how" to deliver the data.  Also, it's important to understand how the data and outcomes build reputation, create predictable partnerships, and help students, stakeholders, employers, and other partners have foresight about what to expect based on what was produced historically.

The Career Services department cannot simply rinse and repeat--we have to be aware of the changes in the job market and prepare to adapt to those changes.  

I am in the process of learning what I can integrate from the student's curriculum and real life scenarios to tie in Career Services offerings.  Because I am not a practitioner, I am interested in learning the language our students are accustomed to, and not necessarily become a subject matter expert, but have a deeper understanding from relevant employers about what the students should know during the hiring process.  It's also nice to know the related competencies based on workshop type. 

As I design the methodologies for a new campus ramping up to it's first cohort of graduates, this information is critically important to the process.  We have to understand our audience, develop a predictable and effective engagement plan to ensure the other departments understand the value.  Overall, this will create the outcomes that we can proudly stand on as we source new students and support the needs of our employer partners.