Upcoming Events
DAY OF MEDICINE
Choosing Medicine: Making An Informed Choice
Saturday, November 10, 2007
8:45 AM-3 PM, Kagin Commons, Alexander G. Hill Ballroom
Co-sponsored by the Career Development Centers of Macalester College and University of St. Thomas (UST), the Macalester College Health Professions Student Committee, and the UST Pre-health Professions Club
This day-long program, consisting of panels of physicians, medical students, medical residents and medical school admissions officers, will be of interest to all pre-medical students, first years through seniors and post-graduates, including those who are convinced of their career goals and those who are still uncertain. Even those who have attended previous “Day of Medicine” programs in this series will learn new information and be exposed to additional stories and points of views. The theme for this conference is “Making An Informed Choice.” There will be four panels and a break-out lunch question and answer session with the panelists. Click here for further information.
LAW SCHOOL OR A LEGAL CAREER?
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Carnegie Room 204
7-8:30 PM
Join Mac alumni at a roundtable discussion and hear their reflections on "What I wish I had known about law school and legal careers."
Sponsored by the Macalester Legal Studies Program. Contact Patrick Schmidt, schmidtp@macalester.edu, ext. 6147 with questions.
MAJORS FAIR (Date Change)
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Olin-Rice Gallery
7-8:30 PM
Visit the Majors Fair to get answers to your questions regarding choosing a major. Representatives from academic departments will be present.
THE FORTE FOUNDATION CAREER LAB
Tuesday, November 13
Coffman Union, U of MN
4:30-9 PM
The Forte Foundation, a nonprofit organization with the goal of inspiring women business leaders, is partnering with the University of Minnesota and surrounding colleges to host the Forte Foundation Career Lab. The event is free and focuses on opportunities available for women in business within all industries. Women from all majors and colleges are encouraged to attend. Deadline to register is November 9, 2007. To learn more about this exciting event, visit their website at: www.fortefoundation.org/careerlab
For a complete list of upcoming CDC programs and events, be sure to check out:
http://www.macalester.edu/cdc/events
/index.html
Hot Jobs
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Communications and Strategic Research Intern
GreenMark
Minneapolis , Minnesota
Part-time, four months (approximately 15-20 hours/week)
Deadline: 11/12/07
GreenMark is a start-up company that operates at the intersection of strategic communications, environmental consulting and sports marketing. The intern will gain practical, broad-based experience in environmental research, public affairs, marketing communications and business development. This internship will introduce the student to a number of research and communications activities that support company and individual development on a global issue.
Assistant Teacher-Pre-K Classroom
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
St. Paul , Minnesota
Full Time – Deadline: 11/15/07
Actively provides care and supervision for pre-school age children, utilizing best early childhood practices. Assists Lead Teacher in identifying and planning curriculum in the classroom and lesson planning, including weekly field trips.
High School Tutors
High School Upward Bound
Minneapolis and St. Paul , Minnesota
Part-time (maximum 20 hours/week)
Deadline: 11/16/07
Academic School Year (September – May) and the 6 week summer program (June 23-July 31, 2008) and Summer Trip (August 2 – August 6, 2008). Tutor high school students in general subjects, keep accurate attendance records, stipend records and do additional paperwork as needed. Tutor twice a week at one of five high schools in Minneapolis or one in St. Paul .
Web Developer
Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media
St. Paul , Minnesota
Full Time, Deadline: 11/16/07
The Web Developer will work closely with the Web Producers and New Media staff to aid in the production and maintenance of all online initiatives for channel distribution and marketing. The Web Developer will work in a creative and technical capacity to build and maintain underlying systems that support high volume Web sites and other New Media platform products including mobile phone services, streaming audio and video, RSS feeds, podcasts, and e-mail newsletters.
Associate Web Developer
Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media
St. Paul , Minnesota
Full Time – Deadline: 11/23/07
The Associate Web Developer will take assignments and direction from the Web Developer and work closely with the Web Producers and other New Media staff to aid in the production and maintenance of online initiatives for MPR/APM with an emphasis on coverage of the 2008 election.
Information & Referral Specialist
Greater Twin Cities United Way
St. Paul , Minnesota
Full Time – Deadline: 11/22/07
Interview callers to determine their service need and refer to community resources. Accountable for the individual and team performance standards required by AIRS and United Way . Recommends limited financial assistance in accordance with policy guidelines. Maintains a current knowledge of community resources and professional expectations. Discreetly handle sensitive and confidential requests from Donor Relations staff and the executive Leadership team re: individual cases at companies.
Beyond the Piggy Bank
In this section, the CDC provides you with links to information on managing your personal finances. We hope you find this useful. This newsletter’s topic is:
"When You Finally Go It Alone "
Suggestion Box
STAY IN THE MOMENT
Lifelong happiness is a goal of most people. Studies have found that happy people lead healthier lives. One way to experience happiness is to stay in the moment. If you spend your time thinking about the past, you will end up unhappy about old mistakes that you can't change. If you focus on the future, you will be consumed by worries about everything that could go wrong. Only lives spent fully conscious in the present moment are likely to be consistently happy. Consider the past only to the extent necessary to avoid repeating mistakes, and the future only to make necessary plans.
(Source: Bottom Line Pocket Coach Secrets from the Top Self-Help Gurus, 2007, p. 41.)
Grad School Notes
CHOOSING A GRAD SCHOOL
When the cold, harsh winter hits Minnesota , graduate schools in California may start to look much more appealing. Although it may be tempting to choose a grad school based solely on the location or climate, here are some additional questions to ask yourself.
 What impression do I get from the school?
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Visit the school in person. Get a sense of the campus, the environment, and the faculty members.
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Ask to be connected with a current student to get honest answers to your questions.
 How much will it cost? Although any graduate program is likely to be costly, there are ways to make this more manageable.
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Financial aid: Apply early to find out what financial aid or loans you will be eligible for.
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Graduate assistantships: Find out how many current students were offered assistantships.
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Part-time jobs: Does the program offer flexibility in class times around working part time or full time?
 How large is the school? What is the average class size in the program?
Although the college may be huge, the graduate programs are usually smaller and more personal. If you want to get to know people fast, look for “cohort” programs, where everyone is required to go through the program together and take the same classes.
 What is the reputation of the program?
Unlike deciding on undergraduate schools, looking at the overall reputation of the college or university may not be as helpful. When choosing a graduate school, you want to look at specific credentials and the reputation of the individual program, because it may be different than the school as a whole.
Contributor: Maureen Mahoney, Graduate Intern, CDC
Featured Fellowship
THE FRED ROGERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, in association with Ernst & Young LLP, is offering three (3) scholarships, in the amount of $10,000 each, in honor of Fred Rogers, the creator and long-time host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood .
The scholarships are intended to support and encourage aspiring upper division or graduate students to pursue careers in children's media and further the values and principles of Fred Rogers' work.
All applications must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2008. For details, visit the website at: http://www.emmys.tv/foundation/
rogersscholar.php
For further information on fellowships, please visit the CDC website: http://www.macalester.edu/cdc/
graduateschool/financing
/fellowships.html
What is the CDC?
The Career Development Center is here to assist students in planning, articulating and applying their educational experience to meet their future goals. The office is located on the first floor in Kagin Commons, and offers individual counseling sessions with a career counselor, an extensive career resource library, job/internship listings and opportunities from around the globe. The CDC resource library features: Information about Fellowships,
Internships and Job Postings; information on Companies and Government Opportunities; pamphlets and materials on resume and cover letter writing; books on etiquette, interviewing, grad school and the job search process; and an
extensive alumni directory, sorted by career.
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Counselor's Corner
HOW ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR FOUR YEAR PLAN?
A famous person once said, “Everyone should always be at least three years into a four-year plan.” (We at the CDC don't know who said this, or if it is even an exact quote, so please allow room for creative license!)
The four year plan to which we are referring is the one that everyone (besides your peers!) refers to frequently. This is a common topic at home, where it takes on the form of questions such as: ”Have you declared a major?” “What in the heck can you do with a ________ major, besides go to grad school?” When are you doing an internship?” “How is your resume coming along?” And the always dreaded: “Do you have a job yet?”
For helpful information, go to: www.macalester.edu/cdc
/careers/planning on the CDC homepage. Take a look at the information contained therein, and see which of these activities look familiar.
Please, do NOT use this list to heighten your anxiety or berate yourself! Career development is not a linear process and you will cycle back and forth between these areas often throughout your life. Career counselors often note that the tasks of a senior are eerily similar to those of a sophomore. Choosing a major has many of the same elements as discerning initial post-baccalaureate endeavors. Alumni benefit from this approach as well.
As our website boldly declares: EXPLORE. FOCUS. ACHIEVE. We're here to help.
Contributor: Mary Emanuelson, Assistant Director , CDC
 Mac Movies, Books & More
WELCOME GUEST MOVIE AND BOOK CRITICS!
The CDC Critic welcomes guest reviewers – for books or movies. The response to the contest announced in our last issue has been, shall we say, lukewarm. Therefore, students, staff, or faculty wishing to be published stand a very good chance of getting space in an upcoming CareerStreets publication. Gift certificates will be awarded to contest “winners”. Please note: One of the movies previously reviewed for career development purposes was the Pixar hit, “Ratatouille”. This indicates that you have a fair amount of flexibility choosing an entry to review.
BOOK REVIEW: Life's a Bitch and Then You Change Careers: 9 Steps to Get Out of Your Funk and On to Your Future by Andrea Kay. (Author, Andrea Kay is a career consultant, executive coach and weekly newspaper columnist.)
“I'm afraid I'll be stuck doing the same horrible job for 25 years.” This is a quote the counselors in the CDC hear fairly often. While there are very few facts to support this fear, based on how successful our alumni are, we realize it is a frightening prospect. This book may alleviate your fears somewhat, since it illustrates that even if you land in a position you dislike intensely (okay, hate), there is always hope.
The book, Life's a Bitch… is written to help the reader figure out what they want to do next. (One online reviewer identified this book title as offensive; we apologize if this is also true for you.) It utilizes writing exercises to answer questions that require introspection and focus. Other topics such as obtaining an offer in a new field with minimal experience are addressed. This applies very specifically to Mac seniors, since all fields could be technically considered new for your “first job”. Reader reviews consistently rated highly the author's ability to motivate and encourage.
Sound interesting? Life's a Bitch… will soon be available for perusal in the CDC Resource Library.
Contributor: Mary Emanuelson, Assistant Director , CDC
The Bookshelf
 KISS, BOW, OR SHAKE HANDS: HOW TO DO BUSINESS IN SIXTY COUNTRIES - Authors Terri Morrison, Wayne A. Conaway, and George A. Borden. Adams Media Corp., Holbrook, MA , 1994.
This sensible book touches on the idea that great etiquette in your country may be perceived as not so great in another. Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: How to do Business in Sixty Countries, would be indispensable reference specifically for Macalester's international community, in addition to those who are studying or traveling abroad. The author successfully pulls together loads of relevant and remarkable information regarding cultural overviews, behavior styles, negotiating techniques, protocol, and business practices in different countries.
The easy to read and bulleted format of this book allows readers to flip to their country of interest, and then immerse themselves in cultural knowledge. For example, the Switzerland section of the book is complete with a cultural background section that explains the history, type of government, language, religion, and demographics of the nation. Additionally, there are full sections containing information that natives might find implicit, but that visitors who are unfamiliar with the nation might not know. For example, this can include cognitive styles (how the Swiss organize and process information), negotiation styles (what the Swiss accept as evidence), value systems, and much more. Did you know that in Switzerland, it is impolite to talk with one's hands in one's pockets? Or that the Swiss appreciate discretion when it comes to wealth, so it can be perceived as rude if you are wearing ostentatious jewelry? Tips and heads-up about this kind of stuff can be indispensable.
Seeing as though all countries can be complex in their cultural customs, it is important to understand traditions, backgrounds, and societal behaviors, practices, and routines so you can avoid trouble, embarrassment, and of course, offending others. I would encourage all international travelers who are visiting a new country to read this book. I would strongly urge all students who plan to study abroad while at Mac to take a glance at this handy reference. From a non-CDC perspective, I think this book is great even for those who are not interested in receiving career related advice, but especially for those who are. If you are abroad, you will undoubtedly be interacting and working with others on a regular basis, whether it is in a professional setting such as the classroom, or in a relaxed atmosphere such as a bar. Not only is the cultural information intriguing, but it will make readers aware of the “critical importance of the cross-cultural issues” that many nations face today.
This book can be found in the Etiquette section in the CDC resource Library located on the first floor in Kagin Commons.
Featured Article
PLAYING FAIR: YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A JOB SEEKER
The purpose of this article is to give readers some insight into their rights, responsibilities, and expectations as a job seeker. The authors divide the article into sections to lay out the guidelines of the career seeking process to ensure the following three principles: 1) Students can openly, freely, and objectively select employment opportunities, making these choices based on their assessment of the best use of their abilities, their personal goals, and all other pertinent facts. 2) The recruitment process is fair and equitable to students and employers alike. 3) Support is available for informed and responsible decision making by students.
The first section of the article is “What you can expect from your career center,” and the first thing is confidentiality . It is explained that it is an expectation of career staffs to keep information regarding students confidential, and disclosure of such information should be made only with your prior consent. Freedom of choice is an expectation, as students should be able to be assisted by a career staff member without their personal beliefs or biases being imposed upon you. Next, access to all services and events and access to career information are expectations. Students should be given full and equal access to resources, regardless of personal or educational background. Finally, career staff should inform you about various aspect of testing information , for example, testing availability, its purposes, and disclosure of results policies.
The second section is about “What you can expect from employers.” Similarly to above, confidentiality and testing information are expectations. Nondiscrimination and fair treatment are expected as well: “employers are expected to avoid discrimination in their recruitment activities and to follow equal employment opportunity and affirmative action principles.” “If an employer is required by changing conditions to revoke a job offer that you've accepted, you're entitled to a fair and equitable course of action. That can include financial assistance and outplacement service.” Employers are expected to provide accurate information about their organizations and employment opportunities, and to communicate in a timely manner regarding your status in the hiring process. Finally, the freedom from undue pressure should be guaranteed by employers, as they need to provide you with “a reasonable amount of time to make a decision about accepting an employment offer.” Also, it is improper for employers to pressure you to revoke your acceptance of another job offer.”
The final section of the article focuses on the rights and responsibilities of the student. It is expected that you provide accurate information about your academic work and records, including courses taken, grades, positions held, and duties performed. You can, however, refuse to provide an employer with specific information about any job offers you may have received from others. You don't have to name the organizations that have made you offers, nor do you have to provide specific information about what salaries you've discussed with those organizations. It is important to interview genuinely, adhere to schedules, don't keep employers hanging, and accept a job offer in good faith. You also must withdraw from recruiting when your job search is complete in order to assist others who are being considered for positions. Also, if an employer has agreed to reimburse you for expense you incur during the recruitment process, you should be reasonable and claim fair reimbursement. Finally, while planning, it is up to you obtain the career information you need to make an informed choice about your career.
(Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers JOB CHOICES: Diversity Edition 2007 Magazine).
Web Watch
GLOBAL CROSSROAD
www.globalcrossroad.com
Global Crossroad provides opportunities for working, volunteering, and TEFL institutions abroad. Depending on when you check the website, there are a wide range of locations for each opportunity, ranging from Zimbabwe to Korea . The volunteer opportunities offered are short programs, ranging from only about 2 to 4 weeks. According to the site though, most students do several volunteer positions in different places during their stay. The TEFL certification program ( Teaching English as a foreign language ) has the largest variety of locations, and the end result is a certification which prepares students for a number of jobs teaching English all over the world.
From there, global crossroads offers paid programs teaching abroad for anywhere from 3 months to a year. This is the best program the site offers, as it pays a stipend, and there is room and board provided. The volunteer opportunities offered, though exciting, are extremely expensive for any student on a budget, and increase dramatically in price with each extra week stayed.
This site is worth checking out if you are considering travel with a purpose after graduation. Keep in mind, however, that these programs are pricey, and international airfare is not provided, so students have to be willing to make a big investment. This site is recommended to all students, as it is very interesting, and provides some exciting opportunities to participate in a large assortment of programs.
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Macalester at Work
Christine Marvin
Macalester Class of 2003
Macalester alum, Christine Marvin, provides insight into her work as a territory manager in the Marvin Division for Building Materials Distributors, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, her decision to pursue an MBA at the University of Denver, the importance of balancing work and personal life, and how growing up in Warroad, Minnesota has influenced her today.
CDC: How did you spend the first year out of college?
CM: My first year after Macalester, I worked in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for Integrity Windows and Doors in its marketing department. I helped execute the company's marketing campaigns and then transitioned into a “special projects” position where I researched green issues in the fenestration (window and door) industry.
CDC: You received your undergraduate degree in Psychology at Macalester. How did you become interested in environmental issues and ethics?
CM: Although psychology was my focus, ethics and environmental issues are topics that emerge across fields. Moreover, my family practices “doing what is right”, and it is at the core of their lives, both personal and work-wise.
CDC: What influenced your decision to go to grad school?
CM: First and foremost, I realized I needed to take business classes to further my understanding of marketing, finance, accounting, operations and management in order to best contribute to the work environment. I also felt that it would add legitimacy to my ideas. Psychology is a tremendous background to have for business, and it plays a role daily in human interaction and understanding. I just knew I needed more specialized knowledge specific to my career path.
CDC: Can you describe the type of work you do in your current position?
CM: I work in the distribution field as a territory manager and represent a window and door line. My region is metro Denver and the surrounding area. When I first started, I had to find and develop dealers. This process included helping them learn the product and incorporating it into their business model. Right now, I have a good customer base that I will continue to develop and support.
In addition, a couple times a year, I host training sessions for Colorado dealers, and I take customers back to the manufacturing facility for tours and training. I also perform window and door take-offs from a set of plans and price projects, both new construction and remodel. Trade shows and travel are components of the job as is continuous self-engagement in training.
CDC: What is the most interesting part of your job?
CM: I get to meet and interact with interesting people everyday and help them grow their businesses. I also do not have an “office” and dictate my own schedule.
CDC: What experience at Macalester or elsewhere do you think prepared you for your job?
CM: The critical thinking and writing skills as well as a willingness to work hard and strive to succeed – even if the topic isn't something with which I'm comfortable. Furthermore, the psychology, statistics, and interpersonal communications courses I took were valuable.
CDC: How do you find balance between your career and your personal life?
CM: That's a good question! I wouldn't say that I'm a model for a balanced person, but lately, I've made strides to spend more time with friends and family and me. I am becoming better at time management and prioritization and have reassessed basic personal values. There is a learning curve to overcome with any new career, and for me, I lost sight of the things I value during the process. I feel back on track now.
CDC: How has being from Minnesota contributed to making you the person you are today?
CM: Everything about me is a result of my Minnesota roots. I grew up in a small town in Northern Minnesota, and my family, my education, my interests are all Minnesota-based and have contributed to who I am.
CDC: What should new Macalester grads be prepared to address when they hit the business world regarding ethics?
CM: That you will have to pick your battles. A balance must be found between idealism and realism. The best advice is live by your own values and principles; it will be a good compass. Luckily, I work for an ethical company, but daily, I am amazed by the lack of ethics around me. The best I can do is make the right decisions and stand my ground.
CDC: What advice would you have for women who are interested in working in a predominately male industry such as you have?
CM: Know what you need to know, and don't let anyone push you around!
Senior S.L.A.M.
(Seeking Life After Macalester)
RELATIONSHIPS AND DECISION MAKING
Options for you after May 18, 2008 are endless: “Real” job. “Unreal” job. Graduate school. Gap Year. Travel. Volunteer. This is a time of enormous opportunity and also a time to realize there is a shelf life on deferred decision.
Additional factors added to this mix that may complicate matters further: Relationships. Romantic partnership. Commitments. You may choose the word that best describes your status.
Mac grads meet during their undergraduate years and pair up for life at a fairly high rate. This means many of you are juggling your vocational choices and emotional attachments.
Relationship scenarios are infinite. You may be having a difficult time imagining where you will be one year from now, but experiencing even more difficulty imagining that it will require a cross country flight to be with your significant other. The two of you do not have the same US citizenship status. This relationship is new but important and it feels awkward to broach this topic. One of you is determined to settle in NYC, and the other longs to go home to Montana for a brief time. (Author's note: Discover the brilliant 1965-1971 sitcom, Green Acres, to see how an oh-so stereotyped relationship navigates this situation.)
The CDC can help you gather important information and examine your options. There are many ways to do a job search in tandem and we can refer your to resources that will be of assistance. Sometimes it is helpful to meet with a career counselor as a couple and it sometimes makes sense to meet individually.
Many couples tiptoe around this topic, for a variety of reasons. Consider this nudge an early Valentine's Day gift! Broach the subject of “What happens next?” sooner, rather than later. It gives you more time to strategize and decide what you want the next step to look like.
Disclaimer: The CDC cannot make a decision for you and we are not in the business of couple's counseling. Fortunately, our wonderful neighbors to the south in Health Services are! Counselor Mia Nosanow says, “There's no magic wand for relationship decision making. It's all about open dialogue, creative thinking, generosity and flexibility.”
It may be a good day to give them a call. Good luck!
Contributor: Mary Emanuelson, Assistant Director, CDC
Junior Jumpstart
GROW YOUR FUTURE
David Helfand's book entitled, 10 Things Employers Want You To Learn in College: The Know-How You Need to Succeed (2003), identifies ways to grow your future . He identifies the know-how's in 10 dimensions:
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Establishing a work ethic
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Developing physical skills
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Communicating verbally
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Communicating in writing
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Working directly with people
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Influencing other people
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Gathering information
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Using quantitative tools
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Asking and answering the right questions
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Solving problems
The list of to-do's can look overwhelming at first, until you realized that much of your college experience is already preparing you or providing forums for you to become equipped. The Career Development Center offers a range of services that touch on each of these. Unfortunately, many of these services go unnoticed until desperation or an authority figure inserts a cautionary suggestion. The workforce is becoming more competitive everyday and employers are looking for increased accountability and performance from their employees. It is critical that students, especially rising seniors take inventory of their skill sets and make a plan to expand.
Contributor: Christina Cowens Gholson, Career Counselor, CDC
Sophomore Syllabus
DON'T LET STRESS GET THE BEST OF YOU
It doesn't take a genius to know that the life of a student at Macalester can be stressful. Sometimes the Sophomore year can feel like the apex of the stress meter. With key decisions to make this year including: deciding on a major, coordinating possible study abroad plans, living off campus next year with which/how many roommates, finding a summer internship that might be mildly interesting and somewhat related to your area of interest. With all this going on it is easy to become bogged down. It is important that you still make steady progress on each of these decisions, but know they don't all have to be made at the same time. Here are some strategies to making progress on these key areas, without losing it:
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Identify. What's the cause of your stress?
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Clarify. What would make the problem go away?
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Create. Think of all the possible ways in which you might solve your problem. The sky is the limit. Now is not the time to judge whether one possible solution is better than another.
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Choose. Of all your creative ideas - silly or serious - which make the most sense? You might want to consider.
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Evaluate. Now that you've chosen the best solution, it's time to really think it through. Even the best solution may require fine-tuning. Ponder.
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Implement. Try your solution out.
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Reflect. In every outcome there is a lesson.
(Content from Mayoclinic.com)
Many times it might feel like the stress will keep building and building, but if you can break down the stressors, in some way you gain control over it. By taking them on one at a time, you can make steady progress which will be a much better alternative than ignoring these decisions and hoping they go away. Fort help with these decisions, make an appointment at the CDC by calling x6384, or stop by during drop in hours from 2-4 pm Monday through Friday.
Contributor: John Mountain, Associate Director, CDC
First Year Focus
PROPELLING YOUR CAREER DURING J-TERM
What's J-Term got to do with it? Fortunately, J-term is quickly approaching and relaxation is on the horizon. An opportunity to enhance your career journey is also awaiting.
J-term presents a chance moment to contribute in lasting ways to your career goals. There are three main ways to utilize your J-term:
- Volunteer at a organization that has a mission that matches your passions
- Shadow or intern in a field organization that you have interest in
- Create your own research project on a relevant subject that you haven't quite made the time to address.
Each of the above can be transferred to your resume as upon your return. More important, each has the possibility to provide greater insight to your passions and interests while you garner lifetime residuals from a 1-month investment!
Contributor: Christina Cowens Gholson, Career Counselor, CDC
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