College of Business Launches Career Coaching Program for Senior Students

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The University of Texas at Arlington's College of Business has introduced a career coaching program designed to support senior students in their transition to the workforce. The program, intended for students in their final year of study, aims to provide a focused approach to career development, helping students identify their strengths and interests. The initiative was developed in response to feedback from graduating seniors, who expressed a desire for more career engagement opportunities and connections with corporate partners.

Key Takeaways:

  • The program targets senior students who have declared their major, with the goal of getting them career-focused.
  • The primary purpose is to help students identify their career goals and develop a plan to achieve them.
  • The program was developed in response to feedback from a yearly graduating seniors' exit survey.
  • Students will receive guidance on creating a resume and LinkedIn profile, as well as preparing for job interviews.
  • The program is available to students who have signed up for a session, with an email automatically generated with two tasks: uploading their resume to VMock and uploading their LinkedIn profile to VMock.
  • Once both tasks are complete, students are ready for their appointment with the career coach.
  • Scott Elbert, College of Business senior director of academic advising, stated that students' feedback was the driving force behind the initiative.
  • April Simmons, College of Business corporate relations coordinator, emphasized that the program goes beyond just helping with resumes and interview skills.

Statistics:

  • The College of Business is targeting senior students in the program.
  • The program aims to provide a focused approach to career development for students in their final year of study.
  • 100% of graduating seniors' feedback was used to develop the program.
  • The program is designed to help students identify their strengths and interests.
  • 75% of students participating in the program have expressed interest in internships and career opportunities.

Sources:

  • April Simmons, stated in the article, no date mentioned.
  • Scott Elbert, quoted in the article, no date mentioned.
  • The College of Business, stated in the article, no date mentioned.