LBCC Workshop Offers Students Tips for Professional Development

The air was filled with anticipation as the doors of the Cascade View Room in the Calapooia Center opened. As a few students trickled in, the experts got to work.

Headshots by the Commuter’s Sports Editor, Carsyn Meyers, was the first stop. Next, career and advising specialists/navigators Marci Johnston and Tracy Bates helped students work up their resumes.

LeAnn Schamp, LBCC’s Cooperative Work Experience Program assistant, stood by to share opportunities with students looking for internships, apprenticeships, or to fulfill Cooperative Work Experience requirements. Student Employment Specialist Marissa Miles was also on hand to help those needing employment find job leads, as was Aaron Medonich from WorkSource Oregon.

LBCC students were invited to attend a professional development workshop held on the Albany campus on Feb. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Nothing was left to chance. All needs were covered, giving students the best chance for current or future employment. But it’s not just the mechanics of resumes, interviews, or job searches for which students can receive help.

Many students have the same hurdle to overcome – themselves.

“Most students deal with fear, “ said Rob Camp, LBCC’s Student Leadership Advisor.

“Imposter’s syndrome is real,” said Bates. “I have been teaching for so many years. I come over here and have to re-figure things out. It can be very intimidating.”

“Most definitely,” Schamp added. “We all deal with fear (imposter’s syndrome). It’s hard to overcome, but it can be done.”

Sadly, only a handful of students took advantage of this amazing opportunity that took place in the Cascade View room of the Calapooia Center.

Luckily all is not lost.

“While we’re doing this today,” continued Camp, “Tracy, Marci and Marissa help with resumes all the time. So you can ask your questions. Marissa does mock interviews with students when they are looking to apply for other jobs. So, you can get help in preparing for these things.”

To reach out for assistance, phone or email any of the advisors listed below in the at-a-glance portion of this article.

Professional Development Takeaways:

Fear / Imposter Syndrome is real. Don’t give in to it. Apply for those positions that appeal to you.

You are NOT alone. Advisors are on campus to help you. If one is not available, or you prefer to speak to an instructor or fellow student (tutor), you can find help there, too.

Every single person on campus wants each and every student to be successful and will do all they can to help you succeed.

The job market isn’t easy. Unless you’re seeking part-time, minimum wage employment, it helps to speak to an advisor to tweak your resume / cover letter for the job you want.

Don’t hesitate! Seek out an advisor today to give you the best chance possible at the job you seek.

 

 

 

At-A-Glance

 

What: Student Professional Development Workshop

When: Feb. 7

Where: Calapooia Center, Cascade View Room A&B (203)

By Who: LBCC Student Leadership / Rob Camp, Student Leadership Coordinator
 

Contact Information:
 

Rob Camp                              Student Leadership Coordinator                             (541) 917-4459

campr@linnbenton.edu

Marci Johnston                    Career and Advising Specialist                                (541) 917-4786 marci.johnston@linnbenton.edu

Tracy Bates                           Career and Advising Specialist/Navigator             (541) 917-4803 

tracy.bates@linnbenton.edu

LeAnn Schamp                     CWE Program Assistant                                           (541) 917-4787

leann.schamp@linnbenton.edu

Marissa Miles                       Student Employment Specialist                              (541) 917-4761

milesm@linnbenton.edu or studentemployment@linnbenton.edu

Aaron Medonich                   Case-Worker WorkSource                                        (541) 967-2171 Aaron.J.Medonich@employ.oregon.gov

 

 

Commuter Sports Editor, Carsyn Meyers, takes CWE Program Assistant, LeAnn Schamp, headshot at the

Student Professional Development Workshop, Tue, Feb 7.

Career and Advising Specialists/Navigators, Marci Johnston and Tracy Bates, help students punch up their resume.

Small changes to a resume can make it more appealing to potential employers.

 

Aaron Medonich from WorkSource Oregon’s Albany office helps a student create an i-Match

Profile. I-Match is the job search program for the Oregon Employment Department.It can also

help guide users to find their career paths.

 

This QR code will take students to the CWE Program Application.





           Students take advantage of assistance that will increase their employability.