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Getting Experience Without A JOB!

The document provides information and guidance on gaining experience without a job through volunteering, internships, getting involved in one's community, starting a business, bartering services, and documenting experiences. It encourages taking notes on tasks, accomplishments, lessons learned, and impacts to include in writing and speaking about the experiences. Contact information is provided for the UIC Office of Career Services for walk-in advising.

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Getting Experience Without A JOB!

The document provides information and guidance on gaining experience without a job through volunteering, internships, getting involved in one's community, starting a business, bartering services, and documenting experiences. It encourages taking notes on tasks, accomplishments, lessons learned, and impacts to include in writing and speaking about the experiences. Contact information is provided for the UIC Office of Career Services for walk-in advising.

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To hear the facilitator call 1-712-432-0175 and enter Access Code: 345126#

Getting Experience
without a JOB!
Facilitated by
Katherine A. Battee-Freeman
Assistant Director for Recruitment
UIC Office of Career Services

SSB, 3050 [email protected] 312-996-2300 http://careers.ocs.uic.edu


To hear the facilitator call 1-712-432-0175 and enter Access Code: 345126#

Pre-Assessment Poll

Please click the answer that


best describes your current
level for the next 5 poll
questions.

SSB, 3050 [email protected] 312-996-2300 http://careers.ocs.uic.edu


To hear the facilitator call 1-712-432-0175 and enter Access Code: 345126#

Volunteer
Providing service on a voluntary basis allows you to:
a) practice your skills
b) implement what you’re learned in classes
c) develop relationship that can be beneficial in the future
d) increase the experience that can be added to your resume

You can find places to volunteer by:


a)identifying companies, educational institutions, and organization who may
be beneficial to your career and benefit from your services.
b)utilizing website specifically designed
1. http://uic.volunteermatch.org/
2. http://www.allforgood.org
3. http://www.chicagocares.org/
4. http://www.womenoncall.org/

SSB, 3050 [email protected] 312-996-2300 http://careers.ocs.uic.edu


To hear the facilitator call 1-712-432-0175 and enter Access Code: 345126#

Do An Internship
(fieldwork, practicum, externships, coop)

Any type of service that allows you to practice for your profession and
has tangible goals and outcomes will increase your experience level.

Usually there is a set number or hours, specific project, and/or specific


learning objective with this type of experience.

In addition to gaining the experience you will have a more experienced


professional giving you feedback and you will be able to document
tangible results from what you have done.

SSB, 3050 [email protected] 312-996-2300 http://careers.ocs.uic.edu


To hear the facilitator call 1-712-432-0175 and enter Access Code: 345126#

Get Involved In Your Community


Community organizations, religious institutions, educational institutions, and
health care facilities often have established service opportunities.

Even those who do not have established programs are usually willing to accept
assistance on various projects.

Explain to them that you are a current student and/or recent grad and that you
want to help them while practicing the skills you’ve learned in school. Make sure
they are clear you are not asking for a job.

Also seek out cultural organizations that focus on cultures different that yours.
These may allow your to practice your skills and gain experience interacting in
others cultures.

SSB, 3050 [email protected] 312-996-2300 http://careers.ocs.uic.edu


To hear the facilitator call 1-712-432-0175 and enter Access Code: 345126#

Start Your Own Business


1. The State of Illinois Business Portal has guides to help you establish a
business.

http://business.illinois.gov/starting.cfm

2. Make sure check whether you need a specific license for your
business.

http://www.idfpr.com/

3. Also check with your county and city for additional regulations.

SSB, 3050 [email protected] 312-996-2300 http://careers.ocs.uic.edu


To hear the facilitator call 1-712-432-0175 and enter Access Code: 345126#

Barter Your Services

Exchange services so that you both benefit and get experience.

Start with friends.

Reach out to the community.

Check places like meet-up.com, alumni groups, and craigslist to


develop beneficial partnerships.

SSB, 3050 [email protected] 312-996-2300 http://careers.ocs.uic.edu


To hear the facilitator call 1-712-432-0175 and enter Access Code: 345126#

Do it, write it, speak it!


Doing these activities is not enough. You also need to be able to write and
speak about your experiences.

Remember to take notes on


1.What your tasks were
2.What you did to accomplish the task
3.What you accomplished
4.What you learned from the experience
5.What impact your actions and/or words had
6.Anything that you can quantify . . . How many, how much, how often,
amount of change

SSB, 3050 [email protected] 312-996-2300 http://careers.ocs.uic.edu


To hear the facilitator call 1-712-432-0175 and enter Access Code: 345126#

Post-Assessment Poll

Please click the answer that


best describes your current
level for the next 5 poll
questions.

SSB, 3050 [email protected] 312-996-2300 http://careers.ocs.uic.edu


To hear the facilitator call 1-712-432-0175 and enter Access Code: 345126#

UIC Office of Career Services

Walk-in Advising
* Monday 1:00 – 4:00
* Tuesday 11:30 – 2:30
* Wednesday 10:00 – 1:00
* Thursday 1:00 – 4:00
* Friday – begins again in September

SSB, 3050 [email protected] 312-996-2300 http://careers.ocs.uic.edu

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