HODGES UNIVERSITYCAREER SERVICES

ANNUAL REPORT

2016-17

PREPARED BY JAMA THURMAN,CAREER SERVICESMANAGER

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The Office of Career Services developed the 2016-17 Annual Report to demonstrate the accomplishments of the 2016-17 Hodges University graduating class. The mission of Hodges University’s Office of Career Services is to provide services that will enhance the ability of students and graduates to achieve life or career objectives by acquainting them with the skills, resources and experiences that support the ongoing evaluation and pursuit of educational, career and employment opportunities.

Career Services surveyed the 2016-17 graduates and received an 89 percent (knowledge) rate of the 423 graduates. Ninety-three percent of the respondents were working or continuing education. During the 2016-17 academic year, the Office of Career Services posted more than 5,500 jobs for students and alumni on our online job board, College Central. Career Services hosted 14 on-campus employer events with more than 50 employers and provided more than 400 career counseling appointments to almost 300 students and alumni. Career Services is happy to work with enrolled students and alumni to provide resume, job search and interviewing assistance, in addition to career counseling and career exploration.

Sincerely,

Jama Thurman, Career Services Manager

OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES

jthurman@hodges.edu239-938-7815

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To achieve its mission, the Office of Career Services supports the following principles:

• To encourage students to engage in self-assessment through a variety of resources.

• To provide students with the necessary resources to obtain occupational information.

• To assist students in the exploration of the full range of employment opportunities.

• To prepare students to present themselves effectively as qualified candidates entering the workforce. (Visit blog.hodges.edu to read “Four Ways to Improve Your Professional Development Skills.)

• To provide students with counseling services related to a variety of career issues.

• To consider special populations and their career development needs in the development and delivery of services.

• To assist in the placement of students/graduates in their chosen field of study and to track the results.

• To adhere to the Principals for Professional Conduct as presented by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Outreach services include participation in local career fairs, presentations in classes and meetings with prospective employers. Services provided by the Office of Career Services are available free of charge to all registered students and graduates.

CAREER SERVICES MISSION

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CAREER SUCCESS OUTCOMES

2016-2017CAREER SUCCESS OUTCOMES

Hodges University

93%Success Rate

(Graduates Employed/ Continuing Education)

Not Seeking 3%

Seeking 4%

Continuing Education 25%

Employed 68%

The Class of 2016-17 graduates were surveyed with a 89% response rate.

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TOP EMPLOYERS

“Thank you CAREER SERVICES for hosting our first SWFL Law Enforcement Information and Career Expo. You did an excellent job!” Daniel Pontzer, PhD Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

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EMPLOYERS REGISTERED ON

ONLINE JOB BOARDS:2017 - 1,8062016 - 1,5462015 - 1,202

NUMBER OF JOBSPOSTED:

2017 - 4,8742016 - 2,2592015 - 686

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT

“The only wayto do greatwork is to lovewhat you do.”- Steve Jobs

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Career Services assists registered students and Hodges University alumni.

Career Services begins interacting with students at orientation; continues with classroom workshops and visits; meets individually for career counseling, assessment and exploration; and assists students and alumni with resume and cover letter preparation, job search, networking, interviewing, professional attire and salary negotiation.

SERVICES PROVIDED

713APPOINTMENTS

382STUDENTS SERVED

“I finally found a good job! Thank you for all your help.”- Lynn

“Thank you so much for your help! I am so happywith my resume.”- Claudia