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This is the booklet we went through for the retreat.

Even though Career Week was 2 weeks ago, I am still reflecting over some of the things I learned. I had the opportunity to participate in the “Discovering My Design” retreat on the Friday and Saturday of Career Week. The cool thing is that I still refer to the information and insights that I gained that weekend.

John Beck (Director of Career Services) organized the entire Career Week and made an appearance at the session, but Steve Newton (Director of Service Learning and Sophomore Success) ran the session. Four other students, along with myself, took part in this awesome retreat.  The goal was to explore the unique way God has gifted us individually. It was designed to help us distinguish between what we can do, and what we really love to do. Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” I am able to take this verse and apply it to my own life. God created me in advance for a specific purpose, and part of that purpose is to use the talents and desires he has given me in order to serve Him.

That Friday, Steve Newton gave the introduction for the retreat and assigned a homework assignment to be completed for the following morning. We had to recall and write down several different life stories (ranging from childhood to college) and pinpoint something we really enjoyed doing, did well, and how we achieved or accomplished that thing. The next morning, we shared our stories and looked for 5 different components: abilities, subject matter, circumstances, relationship, and payoff. It was really cool to see that even though I had 3 completely different stories, I had similar component characteristics in each one.

This week, I challenge you to look at the different gifts and abilities that God has blessed you with. What is your motivation? Where do you find satisfaction in your work? I encourage you, as you prepare for a career, to look for something that you love and not just something that you think you’re good at. God bless!

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So career week is quickly coming to an end. I’m glad that I was able to participate and attend some of the seminars held this year. They have really been helpful in helping me take into consideration things that I need to be aware of when going in for an interview, completing my resume, and networking. If you have not been to some of the workshops there is one that I’m going to attend Thursday, Feb. 16. There are poster all over campus letting you know the name of the workshop, the time, and the place. The one I’m attending is about successful interviewing. I’m very interested in what I will be learning. I want to understand the proper protocol that is needed to insure that any interview that I go through turns out successful. It is always important to remember also that a resume gets me an interview and the interview will get me the job. Knowing the “do’s and don’ts” in this arena will help me prepare to the best of my ability and allow me to maximize my opportunities. I will be sure to jot down a few notes and pay good attention. The proper preparation equals success, and that’s what I’m gearing up for.

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Yesterday was the rapping up of career week. I attended the successful interviewing seminar. It was very helpful and needed to say the least. You only have one time to make a good impression! Making sure that I am prepared for a successful interview is very important when trying gain a job in this economy. At the successful interviewing workshop, I learned a lot of things that I need to take into consideration before I actually attend the interview. Before attending an interview, being prepared and confident will always motivate and give me the energy I need to continue on. Moreover, doing your homework in advance is most crucial. Firstly, I learned that I should always research the company that I am trying to work for. It’s always smart to increase your knowledge of a company and be prepared if the employer asks about what you know about their company. Filling out an application is important, too. A lot of people think that a resume is the application but the application process is important as well. This workshop was very helpful and now I am able to better asses myself before going into an interview. I know, essentially, that the proper preparation obviously equals success in any area. Successful interviewing skills are very essential in the field that I am going into. I want to make sure that I follow all the steps that are needed in order to leave a wonderful impression whether I receive the position that I am interviewing for or not.

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This is career week! It’s a week where SAU students are able to attend workshops that will be helpful to their overall success in the business world. I attended the workshop about learning how to properly put together my resume, write a cover letter and letter writing. I am glad that I attended that workshop because there were a lot of helpful tips that I gained. Discussed were the different types of resumes and its various functions. The most important thing that I grasped from the workshop was that your resume will get you an interview and the interview is what gets you the job. Knowing proper resume headings, desirable characteristics to put on it and essential components to include are all very crucial in making sure that your resume is nice, clear, concise and better yet professional. The list of “Do’s and Don’ts” help me to have a better understanding of what employers are looking for when they view a resume. I enjoyed it and jotted down notes to pull out while putting together my resume. There are many other workshops from, finding your vocational fit, 90 second pitch, successful interviewing and many other workshops that will be available to SAU students. I can’t wait to attend another one and jot down tips for success!!

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