Posts Tagged ‘Career Center’

As many of you are probably aware, I love articles that teach people what to do by showing them what not to do. Employment Digest recently had an article written by Rebecca Metschke of The Interview Edge which does just that. Its focus is breaking down a number of myths that currently exist regarding your job search. While the entire article is full of worthwhile advice, there was one I wanted to focus on:

University employment resources are only for kids.

Career assistance isn’t limited solely to recent graduates. Whether or not your alma mater offers a robust slate of services is another story – but you won’t know if you don’t check it out. You might find things like career coaching or counseling, networking events, and recruitment firm referrals. Go to your school’s website and see if there’s some sort of Career Center, online community, or yellow pages.

I am big fan of Campus Career Centers. If you are lucky, your school will have a number of talented individuals whose job it is to help you find a career. I was lucky enough to have a great Career Center at my school which proactively markets new grads to companies hiring for Entry Level Jobs. But even if your school has a small Career Center, it is bound to have great advice and access to resources that you may not be aware of. Best of all, they won’t charge you a penny. There is nothing better than good, free advice and assistance.

So whether you are about to graduate, or are a new graduate, pay a visit to your Campus Career Center. It might make the difference in your job search.