Margaret Deverse

I have learned there are principals to follow when documenting so as to reduce errors or bias that would interfere with career advising.  Case notes are not considered casual but are legal documents which are so very important to document facts and sufficient information. 

Having partnerships and good communication will reduce errors when documenting data. Showing care and holding students accountable will aid in the process of being successful.  It's also important to keep checks and balances in place when it comes to data and record keeping.

Companies investment strategies feel knowledge is wealth so reporting data that shows students job growth is imperative to that investment.  Accreditation is paramount to integrity of institutions so that students and companies benefit. This helps to improve curriculum and measures success.

Data collection allow for more efficient audits while reducing mistakes.  

Employment reporting is detrimental to both students and institutions to provide data that will help one decide where to gain knowledge and to help with funding.  

It is good to track employers, graduates, placement stats and gain feedback from all to effectively run all departments.

They can also enrich the learning process for students and help in job retention.

When job searching, I learned that being prepared is everything.  Building resumes and references to learning about soft skills and non skills helps to customize your resume to fit the needs employers are looking for.  Networking is a great way to seek employment and spread the word about your accomplishments to be a successful candidate for hire.

I learned the importance of having resources to help both students and staff be informed of jobs available.  I also see the importance of gaining experience through resources to help with resume writing, networking and other job search skills to enrich students to make decisions about employers and how to work to be successful.

This module has taught me how important career services are and effect everyone in the institution.  I learned that mission statements are very important in setting up career services by giving goals to achieve.