Career

Development
Center for Career and Professional Development
150 Reid Building
careerservices@wcu.edu
(828) 227-7133
 WHAT
IS
PROFESSIONALISM?
Professionalism
• Know the right ways to communicate wherever you are.
• Recognize how to project a professional image in different
work settings.
• Show ethical behavior where you work.
• Figure out how to build effective work relationships.
• Demonstrate you are aware that jobs have different cultures
and values.

Where should we show

professionalism?
How to
Manage Poor
Attitudes and
Negativity in
the Workplace
Top Characteristics of Today’s
Professional
• Interpersonal Skills
• Work Ethic
• Communication Skills
• Attire / Professional Image (LinkedIn)
• Time Management
• Knowledge
 Professional
Habits
to Develop in
Your Twenties
CCPD Range of Services

Resume/Cover
JobCat 2.0 Employment Fairs
Letter Reviews

Career Counseling

Graduate School Focus II and Interview

Planning Vocational Testing Preparation
 Four-Year Career Plan
Freshman Year:
Self-Assessment
 Meet with a Career Development staff member to learn
how to develop and implement a personalized 4-year
career plan.
 Visit the CCPD’s website at http://www.wcu.edu and
log into your account on Job Cat 2.0.
 Attend a resume writing workshop and develop your
first college resume.
 Get involved on- and off-campus. Join a student
organization, volunteer and/or get an on-campus job.
 Create relationships with your faculty members and do
your best academic work!
Junior:
Formulate Plan or Grad School
 Meet with a Career Development staff member to
formulate your job or graduate school search timeline
and plans.
 Focus and set career goals.
 Research graduate/professional school possibilities.
 Take on leadership roles on and off-campus.
 Get professional experience through on-campus
research, internships, on-campus employment,
volunteer work or a summer job.
Sophomore Year:
Career Exploration &
 Leadership
Meet with a Career Development staff member to discuss
your career plans and evaluate your 4-year career plan.
 Actively research career fields that interest you.
 Attend career related workshops or events
 Conduct informational interviews with professionals to learn
about a particular career field.
 Secure an internship, or summer employment related to your
career goals.
Senior:
Job Search & Transition
 Meet with a career counselor to design a job search strategy
or finalize your graduate/professional school search.
 Prepare for job interviews or graduate school with a mock
interview in CCPD.
 Participate in career fairs and other related events to build
your network of contacts in your field of interest.
 Revise and update your resume and draft a cover letter.
 Complete an internship or career-related work experience if you
haven’t already.
Extracurricular Activities to
Build Transferable Skills
What is DegreePlus?

• DegreePlus is a 3-level
voluntary experiential
program which uses
extracurricular
activities to help you
obtain one or more
transferable skills.

• What's cool about

DegreePlus is you can
go at your own pace
and complete as many
levels and skills as you
want.
DegreePlus Skills

• Leadership
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Teamwork
• Professionalism*
Why do it?

• To feel good about yourself because you are

learning skills that will help you now and in
the future.
• Future employers or graduate/professional
schools have told us that these transferable
skills will set you apart!
• You signaling that you are willing to go the
extra step. 
• You’ll get an "experiential transcript."
• There are tangible rewards at each Level!
Pilot program
• This academic year, DegreePlus will be in its
pilot year serving:
– Honors College students
– Academic Success Program Students
– Living-Learning Community students

• Professionalism skill area:

– Level 1 – Participation in five DegreePlus events on
professionalism
– Level 2 – Reflection on your participation in DegreePlus
Day
– Level 3 – Application of the knowledge and skill
development you’ve gained through participation and
reflection
Types of
Level 1 Activities
• Navigating Difficult Conversations
• Fall Hire Attire Fashion Show
• Volunteer at Mountain Heritage Day
• Alternative Fall Break Service Trip to Nashville
• Working in a Multi-generational Office
• Arts & Entrepreneurship Social Networking

• Science Career Panel

• Workplace Etiquette Workshop
• Fall Etiquette Reception
• The Legacy of Prohibition: The Impact of Legislation on Craft
Liquor in North Carolina
• Navigating Difficult Conversations
• The Pitch Party
Sign up Now!
• Register! Please take the next few minutes
to register in OrgSync.
 Additional Resources
Social Media:
“WCU Career Services”
“WCU DegreePlus”

@wcu_ccpd

Websites: You can schedule an appointment

through GradesFirst or stop by
 careers.wcu.edu during daily drop in hours from
 degreeplus.wcu.edu 2:00-4:00! *Reid Building

 Contact us at (828) 227-7133

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