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Individualized Coaching Action Plan (ICAP)

This short questionnaire is designed to create an Individualized Coaching Action Plan (ICAP) for you. The purpose is to help us pinpoint your needs and allow us to more effectively serve you.

At the conclusion of the questionnaire, a copy of the results will be sent to the Career Center and a copy will be emailed to you. You will need to print this out when you come in for a Coaching Assessment. In addition, you will receive immediate feedback concerning some of the next steps along your path.

All fields are required, unless otherwise noted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Name: A value is required.
Vanderbilt Email: A value is required. (example: jean.sartre@vanderbilt.edu)
Hometown: A value is required.
Phone: A value is required.
School:
Major:
Minor: (Optional)
GPA: (Optional)
Status: Please select a valid item.
How can the Career Center assist you at this time?
A value is required.

WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

I am unclear about what I want to do when I graduate: Yes No Please make a selection.
I know what I want to do, but feel pressured to pursue a different career: Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I am interested in so many things that I have difficulty narrowing my choices: Yes NoPlease make a selection.
My primary objective after graduation is: Please select an item.
If you selected "Other" above, please explain: (optional)

CAREER CLUSTERS

The Career Center coaches students based on their interest in the following career clusters. Rate your interest in each cluster from 1 (low interest) to 5 (high interest).

Public Policy, Government, and Law
(Public Policy, Think Tanks, Human Rights, Poverty, International Development, International Relations, Military, Government, Politics, Law):
Please select an item.
Engineering, Information Technology
(Engineering, Aeronautical, Automotive, Oil, Gas & Electric, Consumer Products, Process Design, Construction, Structures, Transportation, Defense, Electronics, Systems, Technology, Computers, Software, IT, Medical Devices):
Please select an item.
Finance, Real Estate, Insurance
(Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Actuarial, Insurance):
Please select an item.
Consulting, Management (Leadership Training Programs), Human Resources
(Consulting, Management (Leadership Training Programs), Human Resources, Sales, Hospitality, Tourism, Restaurant Industry, Fashion, Sports ):
Please select an item.
Arts, Media, Communications
(Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Creative Arts: Music, Dance, Photography, Entertainment: New Media, TV, and Film, Fiction and Non Fiction Publishing: Writing, Journalism, and Illustration, Television and Radio Broadcasting, Museums, Galleries, Auction Houses, Architecture, Culinary Arts):
Please select an item.
Education, Community Organizations, and Non-Profits (K-12, Higher Education, Community Organizations, Non Profits, Ministry, Social Services, Mental Health): Please select an item.
Healthcare (Healthcare, Medicine, Global Healthcare, Public Health, HealthCare Policy, Pharmaceuticals, BioTechnology): Please select an item.
Environment and Sustainability (Environment, Sustainability, Global Food Production ): Please select an item.
My area of interest was not specifically listed. I am also interested in : (optional)

ListServs (Optional)

Are you interested in joining the listserv(s) for your cluster areas of interest? (A listserv is an opt-in service that allows the Career Center to send you periodic emails about events, opportunities, and other information targeted to a specific industry. Selecting a listserv here will start the subscription process. You will be sent information about the listserv, including how to unsubscribe.)

Consulting, Management (Leadership Training Programs), Human Resources
Consulting
Management (Leadership Training Programs), Human Resources, Sales
Hospitality, Tourism, Restaurant Industry
Fashion
Sports
Engineering and Information Technology
Engineering and IT
Public Policy, Government, & Law
Public Policy, Government, & Law
Healthcare
Healthcare
Arts, Media, and Communications
Arts, Media & Communications
Education, Community Organizations, and Non-Profits
Education, Community Organizations, and Non-Profits
Finance, Real Estate, and Insurance
Banking & Finance
Environment and Sustainability
Environment and Sustainability

FACEBOOK

The Career Center also maintains a Facebook Group. Search for Vanderbilt Career Center in Facebook and join our group to learn about important career-related events!

RESUMES

I have a resume: Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have used OptimalResume
(the Career Center’s online program for creating,
presenting, and managing your resume):
Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have attended a resume workshop: Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have uploaded my resume into CareerLink
(Your link to job & internship postings and campus
recruiting events):
Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have a resume targeted to a specific job or industry: Yes NoPlease make a selection.

INTERNSHIPS

I have had an internship: Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have had an externship/job shadowing experience: Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have used UCAN (Online system of over 6,000 internships) to search for internships: Yes NoPlease make a selection.

JOBS

I have created a CareerLink account
(Your link to job & internship postings and
campus recruiting events.):
Yes
No
Please make a selection.
Note: Selecting 'No' will attempt to
automatically create a CareerLink account
for you based on the email you provided above.
A @vanderbilt.edu account is required.
I have completed/updated my profile this semester: Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have used CareerLink to search for jobs/internships: Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have applied for jobs and internships using CareerLink: Yes NoPlease make a selection.

COMPANY/ORGANIZATION RESEARCH

I know how to conduct research to identify potential employers: Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have used the Vault Guides
(Vast online library to assist you in the research of industries,
companies and career advice):
Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have used Career Search
(Powerful database of company and industry information
including contacts, company profiles,
available internships, and business information resources):
Yes NoPlease make a selection.

NETWORKING

I have established a network to search for jobs
and acquire information:
Yes NoPlease make a selection.

I have talked to someone in my targeted industry to gather
information and/or research career opportunities (informational interviewing)

Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have used VUconnect (Formerly Commodore Career Connection) - a network of alumni volunteers eager to assist you with career advice to locate persons to interview: Yes NoPlease make a selection.

INTERVIEWING

I have attended an interviewing workshop: Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have used Optimal Interview (A virtual mock interview with a
simulated interviewer, customized interview questions, video responses,
and online feedback!):
Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I understand the interview process and I am prepared to
answer behavioral interview questions:
Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have interviewed for an internship: Yes NoPlease make a selection.
I have interviewed for a job: Yes NoPlease make a selection.

After you submit this form, a copy will automatically be sent to the email address above as well as to the Career Center. If you would like a copy immediately, please use the "Print & Submit" button below. This will immediately create and attempt to print your ICAP document in addition to sending a copy to your e-mail address and the Career Center. It is important to print a copy of these results, as you will need to bring a copy for use during your coaching assessment. If you selected any listservs, you will automatically be subscribed.
Thank you.

(Note: If you are not taken to a Results page, please review the above items. All items on the page are required. Once you have reviewed the page, please submit the form again.)

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