CAP Center Assignment.

This assignment is due at the end of the semester. To give you time to do it, I am likely canceling class on March 23rd. But do check this Web site to see if there will be class that day.

Rowan University
Department of Writing Arts
and
Career & Academic Planning Center

Self Assessment and Career Development:

Your First-Year Action Plan

It’s never too soon to start thinking about what you want to do after you graduate and to begin
taking action to reach your goals! This College Composition I assignment is designed to help
you take this step and begin making yourself more marketable to an employer, more desirable to a graduate program, or otherwise better prepared for future opportunities.

The assignment has two parts:

First, attend a presentation on Self-Assessment and Major/Career Exploration by the
Career and Academic Planning (CAP) Center. A schedule of these presentations is on
the back of this page. If you are unable to attend one because of schedule conflicts, you
may choose from the list of alternative activities, also on the back.

Second, write a short paper that 1) summarizes where you are now in terms of career
goals and development; 2) describes the presentation or activity you participated in; and
3) reflects on how the presentation or activity contributed to your development and
explains what you plan to do over the next year to further your development.

The written part of the assignment should be about one typed, single-spaced page in length. It
is due during the last week of classes, April 27 – May 1, unless you are told otherwise by your
instructor. Please make sure your name, your instructor’s name, and your course and
section number are on it and turn it in to your instructor.

You will need to provide verification of what you attended or participated in. If a sign-in sheet
is provided at the event, please be sure to sign it legibly. You will not need any further
verification. If a sign-in sheet is not circulated, you will need to ask someone associated with the
event to sign this sheet in the space at the bottom.
Event attended: ________________________________________________________________________

Name of Student: __________________________________ Banner ID#____________

Name of sponsor, presenter, etc. (please print) _______________________________________________
Student Signature: _____________________________________________________________________

Self Assessment and Career Development:

Your First-Year Action Plan
Dates for CAP Center Presentations

Wednesday, April 15th Presentation Room, Savitz 5 – 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 16th Presentation Room, Savitz 10 – 11 a.m.
Thursday, April 16th Presentation Room, Savitz 2 – 3 p.m.

Alternative Activities

Volunteer for a Service-Learning Project
Volunteer for a project through the Center for Service Learning and Volunteerism. Check the CSLV website at www.rowan.edu/open/studentaffairs2/cslv/index.cfm and click on Upcoming Projects for information. Dates, places, and times vary.

Ask an Alum…Career Exploration Night

The Career and Academic Planning Center and the Alumni Office are co-sponsoring Ask an Alum...on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Chamberlain Student Center's Eynon Ballroom. Come out and network with alumni who are actively working in your field of interest. Engage in casual conversation with individuals who have been where you are and have made it in their career. The event is free and open to all Rowan University students!

Attend a Workshop at the Career & Academic Planning Center

Resumania CAP Center, Savitz Hall March 11th at 2:00 p.m. and March 25th at 5:00 p.m.
A great resume requires time and effort. Knowing the information that should be included and then adding your own style is most effective in portraying your individuality and potential for success to a prospective employer. This workshop will show you how.

The Powers & Dangers of Technology

CAP Center, Savitz HALL March 25th at 2:00 p.m.
Have you ever Googled your name? Maybe not, but employers are now using the web to screen
candidates during the hiring process. Learn how to use the Internet to your advantage in a variety of ways to establish a polished reputation both in person and online.

Career Testing By Appointment

Are you unsure of a major? Wish there was something that could help you identify your interests? Call the CAP Center to schedule a Career Interest Inventory today! CAP Center (856) 256-4456 ASAP