Thomas R. Payton, MS. Ed, PC

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1 Thomas R. Payton, MS. Ed, PC

2 Students Community Members Staff Faculty Alumni Internal Clients External Clients

3 1. We only exist because of the clients/students. 2. Clients and students will do business with those who are easiest to do business with actively demonstrating flexibility and caring. 3. They honor us with their journey, dreams, and trust. 4. Our job is to interpret their experience, equip, and build hope.

4 Relational Build the Relationship Listening Teaching Help the Client Identify Career Wants Quality World

5 It is a place where the invisible within us finds form and comes to expression. Therefore, our work should be the place where the soul can enjoy becoming visible and present. - John O Donohue - Anam Cara

6 If a person has had the sense of 'The Call' - the feeling that there is an adventure for him and does not follow that but remains in society because it is safe and secure, then life dries up. And then he comes to that condition in late middle age: he s gotten to the top of the ladder and found that it is against the wrong wall. - Joseph Campbell The Power of Myth (1988)

7 Approached in a deliberate and mindful manner Career and work are viewed in relational terms Elements of career choice are taught as holistic, containing many elements

8 Identify items adding quality and value to his/her life and career Understand key motivators and drivers of career Match these with potential careers Explore the viability of such careers

9 Career Haves Career Wants Based on the ratio of Career Haves versus Career Wants

10 Kuder Skills Assessment Kuder Interest Inventory Values Inventory (Based on Donald Super) Holland Self-Directed Search Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Real-World Influences & Career Choice History Career Choice Theory Questionnaires & Inventories Previously New and In Addition

11 Informational Interviews Job Shadowing Research Library & Online Internships Volunteer Work Test Driving Careers!

12 1. Meet and Greets All Campuses - Meet students & highlight services 2. Contests Identify the Career Theme - St. George and the Dragon What holds us back in career? - Sisyphus (Spring Quarter) 3. Follow Your Bliss Video - SSCC student landed dream job lessons on career choice 4. Field Trip and Resume Seminars

13 Resume and Cover Letter Writing Networking Elevator Speech, Charting, Biz Cards, etc. Job Search Tips & How To-s Interview Preparation Interview Coaching Post Interview Debrief It is really tough out there!!! Services Provided

14 Physical Postings at all campuses Interface with One- Stops Virtual Job Board E Copies to Faculty Mailings to Alumni as appropriate Multiple Job Assistance Approaches

15 Virtual Job Board Career & Business News Headlines Career Discovery and Exploration Cycle Employer Hiring Resource Library On line Job Posting Requisition for Employers Career Services Online Career Discovery & Exploration Cycle Career Services for Student & Alumni New Features in 2010

16 Provides a current set of employer openings: fulltime, part-time, and internships Clients may access this away from the college and print copies Some postings have active links that permit online application Area job fairs and SSCC openings are also noted

17 Topics include Business and market trends impacting career Views of career and work Job search & career management tips Education & Career Today, one must actively manage his/her own career.

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19 Provides online data base for resumes and cover letters Allows the pulling of resumes for employers by major and grade point average Employers can post positions directly to the system or through the Employer Requisition Students can review and update resumes at anytime Career Services Online Follow your bliss!

20 Printable Job Search Aids & Materials Networking Sites Sources for Employer Information Salary & Cost of Living Calculators Job Search Videos Professional Organization Sites & Links Complete Job Search Aids - 24/7

21 Career Talks Civic and School Groups Impact of Job Loss Civic Groups & Counselors Attend Employer Wellness Career Fairs SSCC Classes Guest Speaker Provide Mental Health Counseling (SSSC Students Only) Follow your bliss! Joseph Campbell

22 For allowing me to be part of the Southern State Community; For permitting me to follow and share my bliss with others; And in Choice Theory Language, thank you for a very need-fulfilling experience. Follow your bliss!