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Career Development
To encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals, the Longhorn PRIDE Program contains the following components:
Career Interest Inventory
Professional Mentor Program
Annual Career Day
Field Experiences
Internship Programs
Summer Jobs Program
Resume Preparation
Career Networks
Job Application Process
Cover Letter Writing
Mock Interviews

Longhorn Career Day
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Centennial Room - 9th Floor Bellmont

Attendees:
Austin Coca Cola Bottling Company
Austin Independent School District
Austin Police Department
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
Central Intelligence Agency
College of Education Career Services
DHL Express
DuPuy Orthopaedics
E. & J. Gallo Winery
Edward Seade, MD
Enterprise
Four Seasons Hotel Austin
FOX 7
GoTechNow
GSD&M
Houston Texans
IMG Financial Group
Bryan Jones, Law School/MBA student
KBR-Kellogg Brown & Root
Keebler Company
Kellogg's Snacks
McGarrah/Jessee
netSpend
North Star Resource Group
Pfizer, Inc.
Phillip Morris, USA
Region XIII Educator Certification Program
Round Rock Express
Southwest Solutions Group Inc.
Spherion at Dell
Stryker Endoscopy Inc.
Teach For America
The Home Depot/Austin Technology Center
University Federal Credit Union
US Army
US Marine Corps
Walt Disney World Company

Career Day preparations - Before the career fair:
Prepare a resume
Obtain list of employers attending
Research companies
Research organizations
Clarify your goals - focus on Company
Prepare a one-minute commercial
Practice your commercial with a friend
Prepare list of questions
Dress appropriately - business professional

Career Day preparations - During the career fair:
Present your one-minute commercial
Maintain good eye contact
Show interest and enthusiasm
Demonstrate knowledge of Organization
Express interest in the organization
Ask questions about your chosen field
Relate your skills and interests to employers' needs
Be professional

Yearly Student-Athlete Progression
The following presents a year-by-year approach that will assist in your career game plan:

Freshman Year
» Student-Athlete Orientation
» Identify skills, interests, and potential career considerations
» Explore curriculum areas of major/minor study
» Develop personal goals and time management skills
» Participate in Community Service Projects

Sophomore Year
» Identify curriculum areas of major/minor study
» Know the academic requirements for graduation
» Declare Academic major
» Visit Career Center of specific major
» Write a self-assessment of personal capabilities for a chosen career path
» Participate in Annual Career Day
» Explore a work experience that will support career goals
» Participate in Community Service Projects
» Attend Resume Workshop

Junior Year
» Identify graduate school alternatives
» Research summer internships in related career path
» Continue involvement in campus career services
» Develop potential references
» Develop job search strategies/tools
» Attend Professional Mentor Workshops
» Participate in mock interviews
» Utilize computer programs and internet for career exploration
» Complete graduation plan with Academic Advisor

Senior Year
» Attend campus Career Service Orientation
» Attend campus Career Fairs/Expos
» Attend Annual Career Day
» Accelerate mock interviews and networking
» Consult publications in major that identify job openings
» Request letters of reference
» Complete all application procedures for graduate school