University of Arkansas Career Guide - 2025 - Flipbook - Page 19
Cultivate Intentional Relationships
CAREER LAUNCH AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Career Launch is a c u rricu lu m designed to
coach stu de n ts to d evelop s tra te g ic social
capital by b u ild in g re la tio nsh ip s with
Ace the
professionals and la u nch in g e ffe c tiv e jo b or
Interview
in te rn sh ip searches in the hidden jo b m arket.
Effective
Follow-up
87% of students reported that learning professional
etiquette and strategically creating social capital
Advanced
has increased their likeliness to com plete their
program or degree.
Preparation
Preparation
The hidden jo b
m a rk e t
The C a re e r
Launch m ethod
covers eig h t
steps:
Outreach
The m ajority of career
exploration and
successful job and
internship searches
Professional
Brand
rely on building
Strategic
personal connections.
Research
Discernment
71% of May ‘24 Career Launch students
reported that the curriculum
improved
their m ental health.
Offices of
Career Connections
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