CAREER
GUIDE FOR FACULTY ADVISORS
HOW WE CAN HELP YOUR STUDENTS
This guide is designed to offer faculty advisors a quick reference to the services
and programs of the Office of Career Services (OCS).
Listed below are issues that you may hear from your advisees,
along with recommendations of OCS resources you may want to make. You may
also refer to our website at www.hope.edu/student/career/ for workshop and
fair schedules, FAQ and a wealth of career planning and job search information.
STATEMENTS INDICATING UNCERTAINTY:
"I just can't decide what I want to pursue."
"I don't know what I want to do with my life."
"There's nothing here that interests me."
HOW OUR STAFF CAN HELP:
- Career assessments to explore interests, personality
characteristics, skills, and values
- Individual career counseling with Trudi VanderPloeg
QUESTIONS INDICATING A NEED FOR CAREER INFORMATION:
"I am interested in medicine, but organic chemistry is causing me to rethink
that."
"What is the outllook for field?"
"How do I determine whether I should go to graduate school or seek employment
first?"
" What can I do with major?"
QUESTIONS INDICATING DESIRE TO GAIN MARKETABILITY:
"Do I need graduate school for a career in ?"
"How can I best prepare myself for a career in ?"
"I know I need experience to break into this field. How can I find some opportunities?"
"Where can I find information on internships?"
HOW OUR STAFF CAN HELP:
- Career library and Office of Career Services website
- Networking information and events
- Individual internship counseling with Sara DeVries
- Career Resource Network of Hope alumni contacts
STATEMENTS/QUESTIONS INDICATING A NEED FOR JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE
"I need help with my resume."
"I am anxious about interviewing."
"How can I find a job in Chicago from here?"
HOW OUR STAFF CAN HELP:
- Career library and Office of Career Services website
- Individual career advising with Dale Austin
- Simulated Interviews
- Resume and job search workshops
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