CAREER CENTER

Career Connection

Second year students of all majors are invited to apply for participation in Career Connections 2008!

Career Connections is a career exploration program specifically designed for second year students. The experience culminates in an informational interview or shadowing experience with a Case alumnus during spring break.

Through participation in Career Connections, students will:

• Gain insight about a career field of interest
• Experience the world of work in a setting of the student’s choice
• Engage in professional development, networking, and information-sharing with a Case alumnus
• Chart a course for career development with the support of Career Center professionals

For details about the program, please attend an information session:

• October 30, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. OR
• November 1, 5p.m. to 6 p.m.

Program elements include:

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory interpretation
• Conducting of research on a specific professional field
• One day shadowing or informational interview with a Case alumnus working within a career field of interest in a location of your choice
• One-on-one appointment with a career counselor to discuss next steps in the Career Planning process

Program participants have connected with a psychotherapist, marketing consultant, technology investment associate, portfolio manager, manager of insurance, head of adolescent medicine, and more!