Developing Yourself as a Future Professional

It can be daunting, overwhelming, and confusing to think about the future. Most people are unsure what they should think about, let alone ready to act. If that describes you, you are not alone!

That’s why your Career Development Specialist is here to help you. Schedule a career counseling session to check in and see where you are in your career development. We will help you discover what you need to design your career.

Did you know that 80 percent of people find jobs through networking? If you start building relationships with people today, you can have a network of people who can help you in the future.

Meet with Career Development Services to help you brainstorm ways to connect with people, in your way, on your terms. Do a job shadow or have a career conversation with someone who already works in your future career field to learn more. Connect with people on professional social media networks like LinkedIn. Contact someone you respect in your future career field and ask them to be your mentor. We can help show you how.

One of the most important things you can do to earn your degree is to build your work experience simultaneously. Employers look for recent grads who have the right education and work experience.

• Secure an internship to begin using your new skills in the workplace. Employers expect to see internship experience on candidates’ resumes. Will you have one on yours?
• Get a part-time job that will get you closer to your career of interest and help you develop your skills.

Your Career Development Specialist will help you prepare your resume to meet with ECC’s experiential learning department to help you get an internship that works for you. Learn more about internships.

Let’s take a look at just some of the things you can do now that will help you succeed in the future:

• Develop your professional “brand”
• Build your resume and career portfolio
• Build a professional network
• Create a LinkedIn profile
• Join a club to generate leadership opportunities
• Volunteer to develop your transferable skills
• Cultivate the strengths that your future employer expects you to have

Career Development Services can support you as you decide what you want to do to prepare for your future. Schedule a session to talk.

Whether you’re new to college or already have a degree, starting a new career is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. ECC’s Career Development Services can help you assess your strengths, skills, and experience to find the right path forward. Meet one-on-one with a career specialist to explore your options and create a plan to reach your next career goal. Meet one-on-one to explore what you want to do next and how to get there.

If you’re ready to take the next step, ECC’s Career Development Services can help you create a plan for growth. Learn how to highlight your skills, strengthen your credentials, and apply proven professional development strategies to earn a promotion, take on new challenges, and move your career forward.

Schedule a session to talk.