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© 2008 Brigham Young University–Idaho
Overview of Professional Development Resources
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BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center
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The Academic Discovery Center page of BYU-Idaho’s website is a great resource for professional development. • Visit the link to explore topics from academic planning to
career development. • http://www.byui.edu/academic-discovery-center/students
BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center
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For career and major exploration visit: http://www.byui.edu/academic-discovery-center/students/career-and-major-exploration
This page covers:• Career and Major Exploration Classes• Career Assessments• Major to Career • Career Exploration Resources• Majors, Minors and Clusters• Career to Major
BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center
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For information on preparing for and finding a job or career visit: http://www.byui.edu/academic-discovery-center/students/preparing-for-and-finding-a-job-or-career
This page covers:• Career Preparation Mentoring Services• Resumes• Cover Letters and Follow-up Letters• Interview Skills
BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center
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Job Search and Networking Resources
• Career Navigator• Help Wanted: Local Job Postings• Job Search Tips• Additional Job Search Resources• Networking Tips• Networking Resources
BYU-Idaho Academic Discovery Center
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Employment Resource Services Centers are a great local resource. Explore their website. www.ldsjobs.org
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Employment Resource Services Center
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Local Employment Resource Services Center
What to expect when visiting an Employment Center
1. Warm Welcome
2. Develop a Plan (see LDSJobs.org “Article Index”)• Career Objective?• What Needs to be Done?• Resources to Accomplish What Needs to be Done?• Action Plan
3. Workshops and Other Events & Resources• Career Workshop• Self-Employment Workshop• Professional Placement Program
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Services Offered at an Employment Center
• Workshops• The Career Workshop• Self-Employment Workshop• Professional Placement Program
• Networking Group• Accelerated Job Search Program
• Networking Resources, including networking groups• One-on-One Coaching – Career Counseling• Job Posting Database – 15,573 posted jobs DFW metro• Meetings and Events
Employment Resource Services Center
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The Career Workshop covers 1. My Goals
• Looking Backwards to See Forward
2. My Resources • Who Can Help Me – My Network of: People,
Places, Publications including Social Media
3. My Interaction with Resources • How Do I Use These Resources most efficiently
4. My Continued Success • Things I Need to Do to Prepare For My Next Job
Local Employment Resource Services Center
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The Professional Placement Program, includes:The Career Workshop for Professionals, to:
1. Proven Job Search
2. Build Your Network- LinkedIn, Networking Meetings
3. Resources Available to You
4. Who Can Participate?
Accelerated Job Search Program: (Success: aver 38 days)
5. Practice
6. Polish
7. Perfect
8. Pray
Local Employment Resource Services Center
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Contact Your Local Center’s Employment Advisers
• Address:
• Email:
• Phone:
• Hours:
• Web Address: www.ldsjobs.org
Your Ward & Stake Employment Specialists can help, too.
Local Employment Resource Services Center
