Programs and Services
As a student enters the career development process, Ripon College offers support through three stages -- planning, exploration and search.
Career Planning:
The logical first step in the career development process is planning. Here, services are provided which afford students the opportunity to explore themselves and the world of work within the context of their educational experience. Students are challenged to think about their interests, values and skills as a basis for choosing and preparing for careers.
- Individualized counseling
- Choosing a major
- Career decision-making assistance
- Determining work values
- Interest inventories/assessment
- Career information fairs
- Skills identification
- Developing a four-year plan
- Goal-setting
Career Exploration:
In the exploration stage, students learn to better understand the world of work and to realistically relate their own interests to available possibilities. The purpose is to understand one's self in relation to options for work and continued study. Getting hands-on experience and interacting with professionals in the work place provide students a solid foundation for exploring unlimited opportunities.
- Career connections with alumni
- Corporate and organizational profiles
- Local and national internships
- Occupational research
- Information interviewing
- Developing a prospect list
- Local volunteer opportunities
- Researching graduate schools
- Part-time and summer job vacancies
- Video and audio tape library
- Employer/field visits
Career Search:
Whether students are seeking full-time employment or post-graduate education, the career search stage has programs designed to assist each individual in preparing for and initiating plans for a successful transition from Ripon. These opportunities contribute in a special way to personal growth and serve as a foundation for a lifetime of development.
- Resume writing/self marketing
- Off-campus job fairs
- Job search correspondence
- Employment listings
- Practice or "mock" interviews
- Graduate school exam study guides
- Letters of recommendation file
- Senior survival strategies
- Alumni network referrals
- Complete job search resources for teachers
- On-campus recruiters
Additional Resources:
- Graduate school entrance examinations
- Chamber of Commerce information
- International job opportunities
- National directory of addresses and telephone numbers
- Study abroad
- National trade and professional associations
- Hiring and salary trends
- Business periodicals
- State and federal government jobs
- Professional etiquette guides
- Peace Corps, Vista, Teach for America and other nonprofit opportunities
- Foreign Service exams
- Sunday classifieds
- Employment Listings
An extensive network of alumni and friends of Ripon College has been developed to assist students in their career development planning, exploration and search.
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