Career Services

How Can Career & Cooperative Education Services Help You?

Career & Cooperative Ed Services helps you learn more about the world of work and provides information on how to make informed career decisions. Our caring and knowledgeable staff will help you find career and personal resources in the Career Center. We will guide you in discovering your career dreams and give you direction. Set an appointment today to get the guidance you need.

CAREER ASSESSMENT & RESEARCH INFORMATION

We have several resources that help you assess your interests, abilities, and values so that you can best decide your major and career. We also have multiple ways for you to research information on:

• Job descriptions
• Employment outlook
• Two-year, four-year college and graduate school information
• Personal characteristics helpful for job satisfaction
• College majors and related careers
• Salary information and education levels
   

JOB SEARCH PREPARATION

Get personal assistance and plenty of information on the following topics:

• Resumes
• Interviewing
• Networking
   

Career Services can also assist you with the techniques and skills necessary to be confident and prepared to get the job you want.

ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT

There are two types of on-campus employment posted in the Center:

• Federal Work Study jobs are available to students who have applied for, and been awarded, federal work-study money through the Financial Aid Office.
• Budgeted Student jobs are sometimes available on campus for students currently enrolled in coursework. Limited availability varies from department to department.
   

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Valley employers contact Career Services every day looking to hire students and graduates. We help make the connection by offering:

• On-campus recruitment
• Job listings from local, state and national employers
• Career Fairs (industry specific)
   

Don't see your dream job posted? Make an appointment for some guidance on how to tap into the "hidden job market."