Are you Redhawk Ready for life after La Roche?
Career
readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core
competencies that broadly prepare the college educated person for success in
the workplace and serves as a basis for lifelong career management.
The
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) defines eight career-readiness competencies, each of which can be demonstrated in a variety of ways.
They are briefly described below:
La Roche University encourages you to engage in the classroom, and throughout the campus community, to develop these core competencies that employers seek. The Office of Career and Professional Development can assist you in identifying your strengths and opportunities for growth in these areas, and finding ways to connect on campus that align with competency development and help you grow as a young professional.
Your Professional Career Plan
Freshman/Sophomore Years
- Seek advice from faculty and staff to explore your academic and career options: majors, minors and career goals.
- Complete the FOCUS2 assessments to gain understanding of your personal interests, values, and skills.
- Learn about academic pathways in your major by participating in shadowing experiences and researching your industry job market.
- Create a Handshake profile
- Begin networking with professionals in your field of interest by conducting informational interviews.
- Join clubs or organizations that align with your interests and provide opportunities to develop the career-ready competencies, build your campus network, and have fun!
- Meet with the Career and Professional Development staff to create a professional resume.
- Create a LinkedIn profile to grow your professional network.
- Connect with the Office of Career and Professional Development by joining us on our social media platforms:
- La Roche Career Development Group on Facebook
- La Roche Career and Professional Development on LinkedIn
- La Roche Student Academic Support Services on Instagram - follow "sassatlru"
- Attend Career and Professional Development events to support your professional growth, connect with alumni and employers, and seek internship opportunities.
Junior/Senior Years
- Enhance your professional resume by adding new college experiences as they occur.
- Build a professional wardrobe, including an interview suit.
- Leverage your social media accounts to enhance your professional image and expand your professional network.
- Partner with the Career and Professional Development staff in searching for internship and career opportunities, building your professional resume, preparing for interviews, and overall growth in the career-ready competencies.
- Continue to attend Career and Professional Development events to support your professional growth, connect with alumni and employers, and seek internship opportunities.
- Maximize the Handshake early career platform, faculty and staff relationships, and other resources to secure career experiences and ultimately start your new professional journey after graduation.