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Career Services


             


Career Services offers many services to students and alumni that range from career development to job search needs.  Explore the links below for more information.

   Career Exploration
   Graduate School
   Internships
   Job Opportunities
   References    Employers

   Career & Job Seeking Podcasts from JobDig

   

2008 Career & Counseling Services Seminar Dates


Career Exploration

Career Planning Timelines


What Can I do With This Major?

CityTownInfo.com - contains a Career Directory that offers an extensive set of employment data organized by both profession and city location. If you are interested in knowing where job possibilities occur geographically, check it out.

America's Career Infonet: www.acinet.org
Look at this site to explore different careers. Read about the description of hundreds of jobs. Also described are the skills needed, the job outlook, salary ranges, and knowledge, skills and abilities needed for certain occupations. Several other resources and related websites are also included on this site.

CollegeGrad.Com: http://www.collegegrad.com/careers
On-line version of the Occupational Outlook Handbook which provides information on more than 250 careers. Front-end search capabilities, cross-referencing to both specific and general career categories, and Web links direct to industry associations and on-line resources, makes it easier than ever to tap into the wealth of career information on the Net.

Career Newsletters
Confused about your career path, or exploring your options? These career newsletters offer helpful information and advice on getting into careers.

Available Career Assessments

Type Focus Personality Type Descriptions

Career Counseling Video Directory

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Graduate School


Applying to graduate school can be very overwhelming. Career Services can help students explore their options, complete applications, and develop a personal statement or essay.

Visit the following web sites to search for graduate schools, practice taking the GMAT or GRE, or research financial aid options. www.petersons.com    or     www.testprepreview.com or www.mygretutor.com

Related links:

Graduate School Information from Morningside College Career Services

Graduate School Comparison/Summary Sheet

Local Testing Center for ETS Tests (GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS, TOEFL), CLEP, LSAT, etc.

Graduate School Timeline

        


References


References/Letter of Recommendation Etiquette

Sample Reference Sheets


Interviewing Skills


How do you prepare for an interview? What will a prospective employer want to know about you? What do you need to know about the company you are interviewing with? These are just a few of the questions Career Services can help with. Contact our office or see the following links for more information:

Steps to a successful interview Informational Interviewing
Information to know about an employer Questions to ask
Fifty interview questions Career Counseling Video Directory
Interviewing Skills Instruction  

Resumes´, etc.


Need help in preparing a resume´? Print out our Resume Development Worksheet or stop in the Career Services Center.

Related links:

Action Words for Resume´ Preparation

What Recruiters Say They Hate About Resumes´

Presenting Yourself by Resume´

 
Chronological Resume' Template Functional Resume' Template
Chronological Resume' Template - RN Educational Resume' Template
Resume' Instruction Sample Resumes


Cover Letters


The purpose of the cover letter is to introduce yourself and your resume and ultimately receive an invitation for an interview. In order to score direct hits in your quest for interviews with the right employer, you will want to use a customized, individualized cover letter with each resume you send out.


Related links:

Marketing Yourself by Letter

Cover Letter Template
Sample Letters Follow Up Letters
Cover Letter Instruction Instructional Power Points



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