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Rock Your Career Plan

Published on Aug 05, 2016

Made For University of Arkansas R.O.C.K. Camp 2016

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Rock Your Career Plan

Let's Do This!

7 Minute Challenge

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Objective

Build the Tallest Freestanding Tower
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Rules

  • Must ONLY use items in bag
  • ENTIRE marshmellow must be on top
  • Freestanding
  • 7 minutes to complete challenge
  • Group with the tallest freestanding tower wins!
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Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Verbal Communication
  • Creativity
  • Team Player
  • Leadership
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Strategic Planning
  • Adaptability
Mention all of these skill are ones that employers are seeking.

So, Why Does This All Matter?

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What's the #1 Reason Students Go To College?

So why are you here?
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Improve Employment Opportunities

If employers are looking these skills and the top reasons why students go to college is to improve their employment opportunities, then let's get started and create your career plan.

College Decisions Survey

You are 42% more likely to achieve your goals just by writing them down.

Why do you need a career action plan?

The research is conclusive. Dr. Gail Matthews, a psychology professor at Dominican University in California, did a study on goal-setting with 267 participants. She found that you are 42 percent more likely to achieve your goals just by writing them down.
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Let's Start Your Career Plan

When the things that you do and the way you behave match your values, life is usually good – you're satisfied and content.

This is why making a conscious effort to identify your values is so important.
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Your values are likely to be the main factor in deciding on a career, or a career path within a particular field of employment.

Keep your values in mind as we go through the rest of this.
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For what do others come to you for help?

What Could Get in the Way of Your Dreams?

Now - Graduation

The Dash Is What Matters

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Group Selfie!

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Facebook: UA Career Development Center
Twitter: U of A CDC
Instagram: @ uark_cdc

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