David Brooks: Should you live for your résumé ... or your eulogy?

Career or calling? This is certainly an important question for all choosing a career but especially those from ages 35 and after. Career expert Mark Savickas describes career as mattering: what really matters and how we will matter. New York Times columnist and author David Brooks talks about the difference between résumé virtues and eulogy virtues, important considerations in choosing your career.

Here you will find some resources to help you locate an internship.

Southern State Co-Op & Internship Programs

• Co-Op & Internship Programs
• In partnership with leading employers, Southern State Community College is pleased to offer our co-op and internship programs that will provide an opportunity to build relevant experience through co-op and internship programming. These custom designed degrees are tailored to provide students with a competitive advantage among the country's premier employers. The co-op track option offers students the opportunity to receive focused academic instruction alongside real-world application.

City of Dayton Internships with SOCHEIntern

• SOCHEIntern
• The City of Dayton’s intern program was created to provide opportunities for college students to gain firsthand knowledge and understanding of governmental processes through pre-professional work experiences in various occupational fields. For more information on the duration, compensation, eligibility, and application process for these internships view the SOCHEIntern Flyer. To view what internships are currently offered view the Available Internships.
• Apply at www.SOCHEIntern.org

Additional Resources

• Ohio Means Internships & Co-Ops
• The program seeks out individuals who are motivated, engaged and studying in "high demand" areas such as advanced manufacturing, aerospace and aviation, automotive, bio-health, business functions, energy, financial services, food processing, information technology and services, and polymer and chemicals.

There are a few things you should know before attending a job fair. Use this guide to better prepare:

• Job Fair Preparations

Job Fairs Coming soon!

Find assistance and get advice on various topics of job search through these resources.

Career development does not end when you start the job but is a lifelong process. As a service free of charge, Career & Counseling Services can help current students and alumni learn about:

• resumes as a career development summary and tool;
• adding value to your job and tracking results;
• career check-ups (Where am I and is my current work experience helping or hurting me in taking me where I want to go?);
• dealing with on the job stress through hardiness and the "3 C’s"; and
• career coaching (learning communication, supervisory and management techniques).

Online Resources for Career and Job search

If you’re a local employer, Southern State wants to CONNECT with you! We offer various associate and certificate programs in areas ranging from pre-baccalaureate, nursing, business and technology as well as many training opportunities. We also provide job posting opportunities, annual job fairs, on-site interviews and recruiting, employerer assistance to meet your needs interfacing with Workforce Development.

Posting Jobs

• Position Posting Request Form

Use the position posting request form to post a job opening on the Job Board online and on each of Southern State’s campuses. You can submit the form electronically, email it to tpayton@sscc.edu or fax it to 937.393.6682.

Recruiting & Other Services

To participate in the annual spring Southern State Job Fair, post an upcoming job fair, interview and recruit on campus, request a speaker regarding career/professional development or for any other assistance, please contact Tom Payton.

Online Resources

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Interviewing Guides

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