Case Study 1: Angelica
HI! I’m interested in the MACS program. I’m an international student. Can you tell me about internships and career paths for this program?
Watch the video with closed captioning and transcript here.
Relevant Resources from OneDrive and Western’s website:
- Internship Module FAQs for Advisors
- How to get involved in MACS – 2024 ideas
- MACS Internship Module
- MACS Career Pathways
- Questions to ask – Career Appointment
- Alumni ‘highlight’ wall
- Alumni ‘Database’ on Career Conference Teams site (link not available)
Case Study 2: Anthony
Hi, I’m a first year student and I’m interested in journalism. I’m looking for some advice on how to make the most of my time at Western?
Watch the video with closed captioning and transcript here.
Relevant Resources from OneDrive and Western’s website:
- Questions to ask – Career Appointment
- How to get involved in MACS – 2024 ideas
- Internship FAQs
- Internship Module FAQs for Advisors
- MACS Internship Module
- MACS Career Pathways
Case Study 3: Alice
Hi, I’m in my second year and I want to find a summer internship in media or marketing or fashion. Can you help me with my job search?
Watch the video with closed captioning and transcript here.
Relevant Resources from OneDrive and Western’s website:
- Resume, Cover Letter, Interview and Job Search Resources for Students
- Job Search Tools within that folder
- Internship FAQs
- Internship Module FAQs for Advisors
- MACS Internship Module
- MACS Career Pathways
- Informational Interviewing
- Impact Statements for Resume
- Careers & Experience Workshops
- How to get involved in MACS – 2024 ideas
- Skill identification exercise (see activities section)
Case Study 4: Annalise
I have no idea what I want to do….. and I’m graduating. Please help!
Watch the video with closed captioning and transcript here.
Relevant Resources from OneDrive and Western’s website:
- Questions to ask – Career Appointment
- Resume, Cover Letter, Interview and Job Search Resources for Students
- Informational Interviewing
- Example – Dream Organization Worksheet.xlsx
- Career Assessment Directory (check out Challenge Cards)
- MACS Career Pathways
- Careers & Experience Workshops – specifically Life Design!
- Skill identification exercise (see activities section)
- 13 Career Exploration Prompts with ChatGPT – 13 Career Exploration Prompts for ChatGPT.pdf
Case Study 5: Alexei
Hey there, I’m in my third year and I’m trying to decide between grad school and entering the job market… can I book an appointment?
Watch the video with closed captioning and transcript here.
Relevant Resources from OneDrive and Western’s website: