Sara Dowler
“The most significant career development experience I have had at OHIO was attending the Saturday Series. I was able to learn how to perfect my resume, how to develop an elevator pitch, and much, much more,” says Sara Dowler ’21.
A junior, Dowler is making in English Literature and Writing. She is a member of the College of Arts & Sciences Student Ambassadors and a copy editor for Thread Magazine.
The Career and Leadership Development Center next offers the Saturday Series on Sept. 7. The Saturday Series allows students to complete both the Career Readiness Training Program and 21st Century Leadership Program Workshops—all in one day.
“At the CLDC, I have participated in the Saturday Series, gone to mock interviews, and met with a career and leadership coach,” Dowler says, who wants to become an editor at a publishing house.
Her advice to fellow Bobcats: “My advice would be to not be afraid to reach out to people or ask for help. It can be nerve-wracking reaching out to alumni or faculty on campus asking for help. However, some of the best opportunities arise after reaching out, so don’t be afraid to ask!”
The following descriptions are from the CLDC website.
About the Career Readiness Training Program
Equip yourself with the tools and resources to be successful in the job and internship search process. By completing three career readiness workshops, a 30 minute career coaching appointment, and a mock interview students can feel more confident about their career development and future success. The Career Readiness Training Program is free and does not require workshop registration.
Career Readiness Workshop Descriptions
Keys to Networking Success
Have you ever heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”? Well, that is often true, but the statement should be edited to say, “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know, and what they know about you!”
This workshop will allow participants to reflect on their personal leadership brand and discuss how to leverage their individual leadership brands for professional networking. Participants will develop an elevator pitch and discuss how to utilize LinkedIn and informational interviews for networking success.
Creating the Perfect Resume and Cover Letter
Job skills. Transferable Skills. Adaptive skills. Um, what? If you’re not sure what these different skills are or how they relate to resume and cover letter, this workshop is a great fit for you. Sharpen resume and cover letter knowledge by participating in this interactive workshop. Participants receive general tips on the development of professional documents, learn how to personalize application materials to fit their unique style, and increase their understanding of the content that should (or should not) be included in a resume and cover letter.
Job Search and Interviewing
Are you clueless about how to find a job or an internship? Do you feel anxious about the interview process? This workshop will help demystify the job search process and help prepare participants for the job interview. Explore resources to create a job search plan, and get tips for before, during, and after the interview.
About the 21st Century Leadership Program
Engage in leadership discussions covering topics relevant to your experience at OHIO. Equip yourself with knowledge of leadership concepts that will prepare you to lead in today’s global society. By completing three leadership development workshops and leadership coaching. The 21st Century Leadership Program is free and does not require workshop registration.
21st Century Leadership Workshop Descriptions
Understanding Ethics and Values
Knowing how your values and ethics influence your actions is the key to self-awareness. By working in small groups and assessing personal values, participants delve into the gray areas of ethical leadership. Through facilitated discussion and interactive group activities, participants will learn the power of values in decision making and the ethics that drive multidimensional communities.
Understanding Team Development
Have you ever been part of an awesome team, and do you know what made it awesome? Learning the foundational knowledge of the natural life cycle of a team can benefit anyone at any level, especially those who have a desire to be part of an awesome team. This interactive workshop will empower participants to improve the functionality of any group or organization with whom they work by helping them understand how teams function and why they succeed or fail.
Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Have you ever overreacted to a situation or hurt someone’s feelings unintentionally? Emotional Intelligence describes the ability, capacity and skill to identify, assess, and manage emotions in any given situation. During this workshop, participants will learn to contribute to groups in an emotionally intelligent way, while becoming more self-aware through “pair-and-share” active listening activities.
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