Want to invite the Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR) to your classroom? The CDCR offers two ways to integrate career development in the classroom through class visits and Next Level course assignments.
CLASS VISITS
CDCR Promo
5 minutes
A brief touchpoint announcing upcoming events and opportunities + how to access the support services provided by CDCR.
Introduction to CDCR
20 minutes
What is career development and how do I get started with that? What services and resources does the CDCR provide? How can they help me prepare for my future? What is Handshake and what do I get involved with that? This program highlights the CDCR services such as career coaching, digital tools + resources, co-op + internship programs, and events that connect you with recruiters, alumni, and industry leaders.
Ready to schedule for your class, event, or organization?
Marissa Miller | Assistant Director, Career Coaching & Programs | mas0075@auburn.edu
NEXT LEVEL COURSE ASSIGNMENTS + FACILITATION
Launched in 2024, the Next Level Career Development and Reflective Writing Program consists of academic assignments and corresponding course materials that focus on career development topics and and reflective writing skills. All assignments have defined outcomes with associated NACE Career Ready Competencies and ABET student outcomes. A suite of assignments and accompanying materials are Canvas-ready and customized for courses at the 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000-levels.
Assignment + Corresponding Facilitation Topics include:
- Behavioral interviewing
- Career Readiness Competencies
- College to Career Transition
- Cover Letters + Thank You Notes
- Financial Literacy
- High Impact Experiences
- Industry and Job Functions
- Informational Interviewing
- Interests + Motivations
- Lifelong Learning
- LinkedIn Profiles
- Major and Career Exploration
- Personal Introductions
- Personal Statement Writing
- Resumes + References
Materials include:
- Written assignments with specific instructions for student deliverables
- Customized evaluation rubrics
- Instructional guidance materials
- Student informational guides
Support provided includes:
- Optional in-class topic facilitation conducted by a CDCR staff member for topics associated with a Next Level assignment. Available by request in conjunction with assignment implementation planning.
- Optional grading support provided by the CDCR Next Level Graduate Assistant. Available by request for up to one assignment per Next Level Faculty Fellow.
Entry to the Next Level Program occurs through Faculty Fellowship applications which open each January for the following academic year.
Contact | Jessica Bowers Manager, Career Development Content + Strategy | jgbowers@auburn.edu