
Tips for Planning Your Future
First Semester
- Register with Career Services.
- Use Career Cruising career assessment.
- Make an appointment with a Career Advisor.
- Get involved. Join a student organization on campus.
- Keep good grades. Attend skill building seminars hosted by The Office of Advising and Testing.
- Develop a resume.
- Attend an on-campus Job Fair.
Second Semester
- Stay involved. Seek leadership roles in campus organizations.
- Conduct an informational interview and job shadow. Confirm your decision for your major.
- Attend seminars hosted by The Office of Advising and Testing.
- Do a mock interview. Make an appointment with a Career Advisor.
- Get summer work experience. Make an appointment with the Job Placement Advisor for assistance.
- Refine your resume. See the Career Advisor for tips.
- Meet with the Transfer Advisor if you intend to pursue a Bachelor's Degree.
- Keep up good grades. Employers are looking for hard-working, dedicated employees.
Third Semester
- Stay involved. Seek leadership roles in campus organizations.
- Update your resume. Include campus/summer employment and involvement in student organizations.
- Keep up the good work in the classroom.
- Network with faculty, advisors, neighbors, friends, and family. Many jobs are found through networking.
- Attend an on-campus Job Fair.
Fourth Semester
- Stay involved. Skills and networking learned while participating in student organizations are valuable in the job market.
- Attend seminars hosted by The Office of Advising and Testing.
- Do a mock interview. Make an appointment with a Career Advisor.
- Network, network, network. Many jobs are found through networking.
- Participate in an internship.
- Refine your resume.
- Create and refine cover letter. Make an appointment with a Career Advisor.
- Apply for jobs. See the Job Placement Advisor for current employment listings.
- Keep up good grades.
Offices located at City Park and West Bank Campuses. We service all campuses and sites. Call to schedule an appointment today.
City Park (504) 671-5141
Charity School of Nursing (504) 671-5141 or (504) 762-3239
Northshore (504) 671-5141 or (504) 762-3239
West Bank (504) 762-3239
City Park: Student Services Building (Building 2), Room 308.
West Bank: LaRocca Hall, Office 157.
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