• Prepare and train students of all disciplines for the world of work with the best possible career advice and guidance
• Act as the University's ‘finishing school' by grooming the graduating students with the right knowledge, skills and attitude to succeed as professionals
• Orient students towards choosing entrepreneurship as a career option
• Assist students to pursue higher studies at home AND abroad
• Provide students with a wide range of career information and choices

[1] Job Linkages

•  Attachments/voluntary work

•  Part-time/temporary work

•  Internships

•  Placements

[2] Enterprise Creation

•  Entrepreneurial attachments

•  Student business plans COMPETITION/projects

•  Self-employment

•  Entrepreneurship

[3] Higher Studies

•  In Bangladesh

•  Outside Bangladesh

•  Scholarship

•  Assistantships

•  Fellowships, etc

•  Career Fairs and Job Fairs

•  Guest speaking from organizations

•  Training on [1] cover letters, [2] CV/resume writing and [3] Interview

    success

•   Workshops on how to succeed at work

•  Organize Business Idea Fairs

•  Arrange workshops on

•  How to generate business ideas

•  How to write a business plan

•  How to write a business proposal

•  How to own a franchise

•  How to raise funds and

•  How to get registered, etc.

[3] HIGHER STUDIES SUPPORT

•  Invite foreign university representatives to make presentations on

   campus

•  Assist students choose the university/institution that fits with his or her

   career objectives

•  Keep browsing facilities to assist students access the right information

   ON the net

•  Help students write application essays and advise THEM on how to

   secure the correct recommendations from teachers, etc.

SIX-STEP DIU “CDM”

CDM = Career Development Manual

• Self-assessment
• Career Research
• Decision-making
• Networks and contacts
• World of work

With over thousands different occupations to choose from, making a career choice or change can be a difficult decision. Understanding what makes you tick (self-awareness) is the first step in discovering the careers that you would find most satisfying. You may already have a clear idea of what you want and need help researching types of work, types of training or help looking for work.

A Career Advisor can work with you to develop a thorough analysis of your interests, skills and talents. Working together, you will:

• Explore your career options
• Identify your career goals
• Assess your educational needs
• Help you prepare an action plan

The Career Development Centre (CDC) can help you:

• Identify your interests, skills and abilities
• Focus on your work style and job fit
• Obtain academic counseling and testing
• Research careers and develop an action plan
• Select courses and training to meet your career goals
• Address career related issues

The CDC services include:

• Career planning and guidance
• Job search and marketing skills
• Access to up to date career resource materials
• Recruitment, application screening and outplacement services
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Professional development planning
• Job postings

There are four areas to consider when charting your career plan. Where are you?

1. Who Am I? (Self Assessment): You need help identifying your interests, skills, personality, and how these preferences impact job choice. Wondering where you are?
2. What's Out There? (Researching Options): Developing options and gathering information on realistic employment opportunities. Wondering what's involved in researching options?
3. What Do I Need? (Skills Training): Selecting appropriate education and training to reach employment goals. Wondering if you at this stage?
4. How Do I Get the Job? (Job Search): Learning effective job search strategies in order to get a job. Ready to land that perfect job?

ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT

• Assessment for Placement is a series of assessments you complete on a computer. They assess literacy, numeracy and computer skills.

CAREER ASSESSMENTS

Here are just a few we can use:

•  Interest Survey

•  Personality Assessment

•  Skill / Ability Assessment

•  Values

•  Job Search Services

Job Search Services

• Résumé Development/Update
• Cover Letter Development
• Interview Coaching
• Job Postings/Internet Access
• Job Search Coaches

To assist you with your career planning research and search for employment our career resource area is an impressive collection of career related books, videos and software covering topics such as:

• Occupational information
• Education and training
• Job Search

Considerable Facts:

•  The world of work is rapidly changing

•  Employers are interested in hiring people who can demonstrate

    their skills and abilities

•  You will need to develop goals and strategies to make your

   dreams come true

•  You are in charge of your own career

•  You need to be proactive

“You have brains in your head.

Your feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”