Career Development Center
Faculty Resources
The Kent Campus Career Development Center appreciates faculty support! Our goal is to partner with faculty and staff to offer comprehensive services and resources to our students. Below are some ideas on how you can utilize the Kent Campus Career Development Center:
Our workshops and special events are an excellent addition to any course. If you would like to bring your class(es) to a Career Center workshop or event please RSVP to Karen Palato at 904.381.3594. We now require prior sign-up due to space limitations at some of the event locations.
Even if you cannot bring your class to one of our events, you can still offer extra credit to any student who chooses to attend. The Career Development Center has a sign-in sheet for each event. If any of your students attend we will email you their name and the workshop or event they attended.
We will deliver a classroom presentation to your class(es) – just contact us to schedule a date and time. Classroom presentations are available on the following topics:
Career Center Overview
(Approximately 15 minutes)
This workshop introduces students to the services and resources of the Career Development Center including College Central Network, career counseling, careers assessments, career workshops and upcoming events, and an overview of our Web site.
Career Exploration
(Approximately 45 minutes)
This workshop introduces students to John Holland’s RIASEC theory of career development. Your class will complete a brief interest activity and match their Holland Occupational Code to occupations. Students will learn how to connect their career interests to occupations. This is a great activity for all students!
Career Interest Assessment
(Approximately 60 minutes; requires 2 classroom visits due to the Self-Directed Search administration)
This workshop utilizes the Self-Directed-Search assessment. Students will complete the assessment during the first classroom visit (takes 15-30 minutes to complete). During the second classroom visit, students will receive an overview of John Holland’s RIASEC theory as well as the results of their assessment. Each student will receive an interpretive report, approximately 12-15 pages in length, which matches the results of their assessment with sample occupations, programs of study, and leisure activities.
Resume Writing
(Approximately 60 minutes)
This workshop teaches students how to prepare an effective resume. Topics covered include different formats of resumes, electronic resume submission, and common resume mistakes.
Interviewing Strategies
(Approximately 60 minutes)
This workshop provides students with an overview of the interview process including proper preparation, different types of interviews, and responding to interview questions.
Professionalism
(Approximately 45 minutes)
This workshop covers professionalism in the workplace including traits and skills of valuable employees, cell phone etiquette, appropriate work attire, and establishing a professional reputation.
Custom presentations can be designed to suit your classroom needs. Please contact Katie Meyer-Griffith, Career Development Center Coordinator, to discuss workshop topics!
