New Program!
Find Your First Professional Job The successful search for Co-ops & Internships
The Office of Career Services (OCS) provides a comprehensive six-week Career Prep Program that provides students with the necessary career management skills to effectively identify and compete for employment opportunities related to their academic major. The OCS staff and partnering employers will provide coaching and support for achieving co-op and internship goals with emphasis on exploration of opportunities, cover letter and resume development, interviewing, networking, professional image and the use of technology in achieving career goals. In addition, each student participant will be assigned a personal career coach (OCS staff member) who will assist with career management issues, and identifying prospective co-ops and internships.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Best Job Search Methods
High-Return vs. Low-Return Techniques
MonsterTRAK, Career Fairs and On-Campus Recruiting
Building Your Career Network
Informational Interviews
Today’s Job Market—Applying Your Academic Major in…..
Interview Like a Pro
Interviewing Basics
Behavioral Interviews
Answering Problem Questions
Questions to Ask at the Interview
Video-taped Practice Interview with a Professional Recruiter
Writing a Strong Resume
Understanding Resumes from a Recruiter’s Perspective
NOTICE: Office of Career Services will be changing service providers for our online job posting system. Check our website after 7/1/08 for more information!
21000 West Ten Mile Road