Career Services
Career Services: Career Planning
Career Planning is a continuous foundational process.
Because this is a process, students are encouraged to follow the following model and checklist:
Because this is a process, students are encouraged to follow the following model and checklist:
| Freshmen -move in, get adjusted -focus on your studies -manage your time -get involved -find out where we are |
Sophomores -map your career path -explore careers -get involved & network -start your resume -utilize resource area |
Juniors -research field -internship/related job -attend career workshops -consider a portfolio -continue networking |
Seniors -start job search strategy -attend career workshops -utilize resource area -practice interview -resume & cover-letters |
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Personality Inventory |
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Occupational Inventory |
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Spiritual Gifts Inventory |
Career planning links |
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Choosing a major (PDF) |
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| Vault Online Career Library Career Guides, 3,000+ Company Profiles, career advice articles, and industry and occupational profiles |
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Why might students use Career Services ?" What are my interests, what am I good at, what are my strengths…"Need to choose a major: Career Counseling, personality/occupational tests, and individualized strategies are available to help students choose a major. Simply schedule an appointment.Need career direction/self-assessment: Individualized career counseling and personality/occupational tests are available to assist students in the self-assessment stages of choosing a career direction. Simply schedule an appointment.Need a part-time or on-campus job: Available in the job binders of the Career Resource Center, peruse them anytime!Need to know what you can do with your major: Career Counseling, occupational files, "What to do with a Major" profiles, resources in Career Resource Center
"Where am I going, what do I want to do, what do I want to focus on…"Need to choose a major: career counseling, personality/occupational tests, and individualized strategies are available to help students choose a major. Simply schedule an appointment.Need career direction: individualized career counseling and personality/occupational tests are available to assist students in the self-assessment stages of choosing a career direction. Simply schedule an appointment.Need a part-time or on-campus job: available in the job binders of the Career Resource Center, peruse them anytime!Need to know what you can do with your major: Career Counseling, occupational files, "What to do with a Major" profiles, resources in Career Resource Center, Informational Interviewing.
"What activities will prepare me for the direction I’m going in, how can I equip myself for a job after graduation, am I sure of the direction I’m heading in…"
Need to gain related experience: Career Counseling, internship opportunities, related summer experience, volunteer opportunities, AlumNet, part-time employment, ExternshipNeed career direction: individualized career counseling and personality/occupational tests are available to assist students in the self-assessment stages of choosing a career direction. Simply schedule an appointment.Need to know what you can do with your major: Career Counseling, occupational files, "What to do with a Major" profiles, resources in Career Resource Center, Informational Interviewing.Need a part-time or on-campus job: available in the job binders of the Career Resource Center, peruse them anytime!Considering Graduate School: Graduate School resources and appointments are strongly recommended for students considering Graduate School, don’t wait until your senior year!
"How am I going to get going on my career, should I consider Graduate School, when and how should I begin my job search…"Need to know when and how to begin your job search: Various resources are available in Career Services to assist you in every step of your job search process.
- A Spring Job Fair will be hosted for juniors and seniors.