OK, so you think you are ready to enter the job market?  There are many things to think about and decisions to be made.  First, the hardest question to answer - do you know what you want to do with your career?  Your career should be a good match for your interests, values, and skills sets.  Sure, you won’t generally land your dream job right out of the gate, but you should try to head in the right direction.  If you have not idea what you want to do, or just need some clarification, we can help you figure it out!

Second, if you have a sense of what industry and/or job you are interested in, are you qualified?  Do you have the skill set and experiences that employers in your field demand?  Are you competitive?  If so, then it is a matter of packaging your candidacy and polishing your job search skills.  Resumes, cover letters, portfolios, interviews, employer research - we can assist with all of this.

If you are not sure if you can compete, come in and speak with us and we can help you determine if you have what you need to be successful.  We can also help you identify areas of weakness in your candidacy and/or offer alternative paths into your chosen field.

The Experience-Based Education office and Center for Service Learning and Community Services can offer you excellent opportunities for building your resume and gaining the experience employers demand.  The Career Services office can assist with every aspect of your job search.  But don’t delay.  If you are a Senior, we should already know you.  Your competition is spending time in the Compass figuring out how to get the best jobs with the best companies at the best salaries in the best geographic locations.,  Don’t sit on the bench at home.  Don’t worry about it later.  Choose success - and we’ll be there to help you.