122nd In-stall-ment Published and Distributed by CSM Career Services “Put me in a Career, Coach” If you’re really ready to play out your future, then this news will be worth cheering: Your CSM Career Services team is excited to introduce a great new program called CAREER COACH. All you’ve got to do is put your mind to it…buckle down, buckle down…DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! Sorry, got a little caught up in the sports theme there for a minute. Actually, all you’ve got to do is go to the CSM website and enter “Career Coach” in the search bar and follow the links or go directly via https://csmd.emsicareercoach.com. And what will you find there? You’ll score some very helpful career choice strategies and job search information that is relevant to our geographical area. No more generalities. No more guessing games about what the market will look like when you graduate. You can also connect with career fields that match your chosen program of study…all this in one very convenient location. And if you want to save information for later comparisons or reference, all you need to do is create a log-in id. It’s really that simple. If you’re unsure of where to begin – either with college program or career path, CAREER COACH offers a quick six question “test” to help find career paths based on your interests. There’s also a more in-depth assessment available. You can see what jobs are high-paying in our region right now, just by clicking a quick link. Give CAREER COACH a try now – it’s very user friendly and FREE. All you have to do is pay attention to it! October 2014 Ask the Wiz The Wizard of Work answers your career questions and concerns! Dear Wiz: I’m not a meat & taters kind of person. I thrive on variety and exciting adventures. I want that in a career. My life should be a movie and I’m a star!. Dear Tater Hater: One of the 1st things we realize after entering a chosen career field is that it is not at all what we had seen portrayed on the small/large screens. Ask any forensic investigator how mundane most of their days are, for example. And there’s hardly ever dramatic music playing in the background. The key to developing enthusiasm in your field is to choose wisely and that involves research and honest personal assessments. Then mash your taters into a tasty career meal that suits your palate & talents. Need Career Services? Click here! Make the Connection! Last month we tickled your fancy with rebus puzzles. For October, it’s time to make the connection between three seemingly unrelated words. Why must we torture you like this, you ask? It’s a reminder that jobs and career choices are best made via the right connections. That, and we like to be difficult. So, attempt to make the connection between each set of three words, then quickly send your bestguessed answers to careerservices@csmd.edu! A fabulous prize awaits the fastest responder – individual or team, student or staff or faculty or community member! Cow-Jersey-Beach Camp-Forest-Grease Hurricane-Mississippi-Needle Batman-New Jersey-Florida Ship-Nose-Banjo Bees-Home Alone-Toy Story But wait…there’s more excitement this month! Mark the following events on your calendar and plan to take part in the Octoberfest of Career Services activities (right after you check out Career Coach)! October 8th – Volunteer/Part-time Job Fair PRIN Building B, 11 p.m.-2 p.m. October 30th – Career HORRORscope – don’t let the future scare you! La Plata Free to all! CC Lobby – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Fortune teller predicts your career! www.csmd.edu Online Job Posting Student Employment and General Job Listings, too! Have Questions/Concerns? Contact Career Services La Plata Campus Lisa Warren/Chloe Hiland 301-934-7569 Leonardtown Campus Kenneth Smith 240-725-5320 Prince Fredrick Campus Tamara Cherry-Clarke 443-550-6025 Have a BOOtiful day!