Programs, Services and Events
Career Development Services (CDS) provides a variety of programs, services and events to help students achieve their professional goals.
- Career counseling
- Online resources such as Handshake
- Resume critiques and referrals
- Career Development Seminar Course, CDS 301
- Dining etiquette workshops
- Interview prep via workshops and mock interviews
- Assistance with securing internships, co-ops, part-time jobs and career opportunities
- Professional development workshops
- Career fairs and part-time job fairs
- Employer information sessions
- Graduate and Professional School Expo
- Interview Day and on-campus interviews
- Career Week
- Career Preparedness Week
- Federal Employment Preparation Week
- Youth Motivation Task Force Outreach Program
- University, Government and Industry Cluster
- Student Business & Industry Cluster
- The National Society of Leadership & Success
Career Development Services (CDS) Center educates and assists students and alumni in exploring, clarifying, evaluating and implementing career and employment decisions. The CDS Center offers a variety of resources to assist students in career preparation activities. Career Counselors supply guidance on preparation steps, experiences and connections needed to be competitive in the workplace.
CAREER COUNSELORS WILL:
- Assist in identifying career paths by engaging in assessments to discover skills, interests and personality
- Critique and edit job search correspondence (resumes/cover letters)
- Provide advice for securing experience (volunteer/internship/research) to help clarify and build qualifications for careers upon graduation
- Assist with preparing for interviews
CAREER COUNSELING BY CAREER COMMUNITY
Career Counselors advise by Career Communities. Career Communities allows students in similar career paths to explore, make connections and launch a career. Communities provide information, opportunities for exploration and experience, and mutual support in a variety of ways. Through these communities, students cultivate professional skills with guidance from career counselors, industry experts, alumni, faculty and employers in their chosen field of interest.
