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Join the Flagler Connection

Many former students want to contribute something to Flagler College, to give back to the College, and to assist current students. Giving back to the College assures that your own Flagler College degree will continue to be worth something by allowing the College and its students to grow, develop and prosper.

Here is a way you can give back to the College...and without opening your wallet!! How? By joining the Flagler Connection and serving as a Career Advisor for interested students and graduates. There are several programs to choose from, and anything you elect to contribute will benefit Flagler students and provide a sense of accomplishment in yourself.

1) Resume "test-drive." Allow students interested in your field to send their resumes to you (email, snail mail, or other agreed upon method) for a critique. Give suggestions on what may help build the resume, what is missing, etc. Maybe you don't feel you have this sort of expertise; perhaps you could take the resume to your HR department and request they take a look at it for you.

2) Informational Interviewing and/or Job Shadowing. Students deciding on careers often benefit from speaking with someone in the field. A typical Informational Interview lasts about 30 minutes (shorter or longer times can be agreed upon), and the student comes prepared to ask you questions about a subject you know well: yourself and your job! Job shadowing means letting a student observe your work day. Remember that Flagler students come from all over, so anyone can participate in this.

3) Guest Speaker. Come back to campus to speak about your own experiences in career and job-hunting after college, your specific field of interest, etc. This can be part of the Job Search Seminar class for seniors, at a Career Expo event, or a Special Engagement. Let the Director of Career Services know the topic you would like to discuss and when a good time is, and the Director will set it up and advertise the opportunity to the students.

4) Corporate Advocate. Encourage the organization or company you work for to advertise its opportunities with Flagler College, support Flagler College, and attend our upcoming Career Expo. Helpful materials can be obtained from the Office of Career Services to share with your Human Resource Department or management.

5) Area Assistance. Help students who may or may not share your career interests but are planning to move to your geographical area. Provide information such as possible places to live, information about local companies, etc.

As you can see, you can select the level of participation you are comfortable with. To get started, send an email to the Director with your contact information including:

Name/Graduation Year
Address
City, State (both where you live and work, if different)
Preferred telephone number
Email address
Career Field
Job Title, Company Name

Then, state the ways in which you are willing to participate and how you prefer to be contacted - either first by the Director of Career Services or directly by the students. Also indicate if your preference is email or telephone.

Unless you state otherwise, this information will also be shared with the Alumni Office to insure your information is up-to-date and so you will continue to receive the Flagler Magazine.

Do not hesitate to contact the Office of Career Services if you have any questions concerning participating in the Flagler Connection to help Flagler College students through the Office of Career Services.