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Start your career planning now!

Start out on the right track! Learn more about the steps you should take in order to find the right major and career for you! Use these handy steps within this four-year plan (PDF) and get started!

eRecruiting

eRecruiting is an interactive job vacancy bulletin that allows you to research and find employment leads, whether you are focusing on internships, part-time, or full-time opportunities.

You can apply directly online and store documents such as resumes and cover letters.

Career Center Student Career Resource Guide

Career Center staff meet regularly with students on an individual basis as well as in classroom settings. The Career Center Student Career Resource (PDF) was developed to provide information for students as they move through the process of selecting a major, preparing for interviews, creating a resume, etc.

 

Marketing Yourself

The key to a successful job search is the ability to communicate your talents effectively to potential employers. Learn how to write effective cover letters and resumes, using action words (PDF). Gain a thorough understanding of your strengths by examining the skill sets common to each major. Also, show employers that you are well-rounded by mentioning any transferable skills, common to a variety of majors, that you may possess. Once you have a thorough understanding of what you want from your job search and what you have to offer, start networking to get the job you want. Make sure that you get your resume on eRecruiting!

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