• Does Career Services provide services to faculty and staff?

Career Sevices not only assists students but we also offer faculty and staff a full array of services, including the opportunity to have presentations for classes or organizations. We also have resources on our web site and a resource library on career-related topics.

• What does Career Services provide for students?

Career services provides the following services to students:

► Individual Career Counseling
► Assessment Inventories
► Career Resource Library
► Resume and Cover Letter Critiques
► Mock Interviews
► Presentations and Workshops
► Job Search Strategies and Preparation
► Internships
► Job Shadowing
► Part-time and Summer Jobs
► On-Campus Recruiting
► Job Vacancies Through Jobs4Cats

• How do I schedule a tour of Career Services?

Please call our office at 245.2645 and schedule a tour with the receptionist.

• Is there a specific person who works directly with my college or department?

Our staff members are cross-trained to serve all academic disciplines.

• What's the best way to refer a student to Career Services?

Encourage students to call our office to schedule an appointment as well as visit our web site to see what services and resources we provide.

•  When should I refer a student to Career Services?

When a student is having some difficulty deciding on a major, has questions about career options within a major, wants to obtain practical experience, needs assistance with the job search process, is interested in part-time employment and/or expresses other career-related concerns.

• How do I write an effective reference letter for students?

We offer some suggestions on the following link Writing Letters of Recommendation, and you can get more information on the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

• Can Career Services help me find a guest speaker from an employing organization?

Yes. Just call our office and ask to speak with the Associate Director, Josie Garrott. Josie has contacts with many employers who are willing to make presentations on campus.

• Are Career Services’ job fairs just for seniors?

No. We encourage all students to attend in order to get familiar with the job market and career options. Some events are more specialized, but the descriptions of all events are on our website so a student can choose those that are most appropriate for their career goals.

• How can I meet employers (lunch meetings and contacts)?

You can call our office and ask to speak with the Associate Director, Josie Garrott. Josie will be happy to try to arrange opportunities for you to meet with employers.

• Are there legal ramifications if a faculty or staff member refers a particular student or students to an employer?

Yes. You can get more information on legal and ethical issues in the college recruiting arena on the National Association of Colleges and Employers web site.

• How can I, a faculty or staff member, view Jobs4Cats jobs?

We can give you a password from our office (245.2645) for access to those resources.