CAREER PLANNING

Career Counseling - Students receive guidance from counselors ranging from selection of majors; assessment of interests, abilities and values; exploration of occupations; implementation of job search action plans to negotiation of offers of employment or acceptance into graduate program.  To begin the career counseling process, students should visit the career center during Walk-in hours to speak with a career counselor or schedule an appointment by contacting the front desk at 210.999.8321.

Career and Company Research - Along with links to career information on the Internet, Career Services provides a library with career and occupational information including reference books and periodicals; government, nonprofit, and company publications; and videos.  Additional resources include guides for preparation of resumes, cover letters, and interview strategies.

Workshops - Career counselors and company representatives conduct workshops on a variety of topics including resume writing, networking,  interviewing skills, and salary/offer negotiation techniques.

Addtional Resources
What Can I Do With a Major In...
Occupational Weblinks
List of Major/Career Books available in our career library

4 Year Action Plan - We recommend that all students accomplish four major tasks prior to graduation. Click here for a detailed description of each task/year.

Investigate and explore academic interests in the following ways:

First year:

• Meet with a career counselor for recommendations on career assessments
• Take classes in a variety of areas to see what you like
• Read books or check out websites about majors and careers
• Talk with faculty, staff, and alumni about your area of interest
   

Sophomore year:

• Volunteer in the community to learn more about your interests
• Consider studying abroad
• Consider participation in independent study or research opportunities
• Pursue campus leadership opportunities to develop your skills and interests

Junior year:

• Get experience in your field through internships, volunteer work, part-time or other experiential education opportunities.
• Schedule shadowing or informational interviews with alumni or potential employers
• Participate in local career/job fairs
• Participate in Professional Practice Interview Days, held in September and February, to polish your interviewing skills

Senior year:

• Decide whether you are pursuing graduate/professional school or job searching
• Start early – late in your junior year and early in your senior year is a good time to start thinking about your plans for post graduation
• Take the necessary exams for graduate/professional school
• Register online with TigerJobs.  Participate in on-campus recruiting and view jobs online through
• Publish your resume to Career Services’ web resume book
• Meet individually with a career adviser to prepare a job search plan for the future
• Develop a network of contacts that can provide job leads and insider tips

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