Mission, Vision, Values, Goals

Mission: 

In alignment with the College's mission, we deliberately mentor and coach students to apply strategies, use tools, and make connections to maneuver through their careers and contribute to their communities.

Vision:

To support self-discovery and career readiness for all students to reach their career and professional goals.

Values:

Respect | Inclusion | Authenticity | Growth & Empowerment I Action | Relationships

Goals: 

• Work collaboratively with employers, Hastings College employees, and alumni to enhance students’ career development

• Provide career coaching to assist students at any stage of their career development through individual appointments, drop-ins, resources, programs, events, and career courses both online and in-person

• Help students make career choices based on accurate self-knowledge and information about available options

• Leverage access to career information and resources online and in-person, including LinkedIn, Handshake, TRUMOTIVATE, My Next Move, Big Interview, Internship USA, and other pertinent links and printed materials

• Guide students in exploring, researching, and applying to internship and job opportunities that match their interests and career aspirations 

• Support faculty in guiding students in professional and graduate school planning

• Educate on best practices to master resumes, cover letters, interviewing, career conversations, dining etiquette, professionalism, and self-promotion

• Train students to articulate their qualifications and skills by citing examples through descriptive stories and content 

• Increase career-readiness competencies through participation in the Alumni Mentoring Program, campus jobs, and internships

• Facilitate an efficient process for internships taken for academic credit

Technology: 

Handshake, LinkedIn, TRUMOTIVATE, My Next Move, O*NET, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Big Interview