Monday, November 26, 2012

Is a Career in Your Future?

Don’t wait to start thinking about your career on graduation day! The Career Development Center is here for you today to help you to plan your future.
What they do: provide services and opportunities that support IUP’s educational objectives
Their goal: teach students by providing coaching and support how to become active participants in their own continuing career development

Whether you are a freshmen, sophomore, junior, or senior, the IUP Career Development can help you.
Here is their advice to you:
Freshmen—Explore!
·        Talk to faculty and upper-class students in your major
·        Join departmental clubs or professional organizations
·        Check out the Major & Career Exploration Center
·        Participate in community service and/or a summer job
Sophomores—Focus!
·        Commit to a major
·        Look into National or International Exchange programs
·        Seek leadership positions
·        Connect with alumni and people in your field
Juniors—Prepare!
·        Visit the Career Development Center and learn:
o   How to write a resume
o   How to interview
o   How to find a job or apply to grad school
·        Get career experience
Seniors—Act!
·        Begin your job search nine months before graduation
·        Begin applying to graduate schools
·        Attend job fairs and networking events
·        Find out everything you can about on-campus recruitment and interviews

What can the Career Development Center do for me?
Here is a list of a few of the opportunities available to you:
·        Career Expos & Job Fairs
·        Networking Events
·        Walk-in Resume Review
·        Mock Interviews
·        Etiquette Dinners
·        Service Learning
·        Disney College Program
·        Student Employment
·        Internships
·        University Testing Services
·        Student Exchange


Follow them on Twitter: @IUPCareerDev

Visit them today!
The IUP Career Development Center
Pratt Hall, Suite 302

Hours:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

www.iup.edu/career
career-development@iup.edu

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