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What a Career Center Can Do For You
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What a Career Center Can Do For You
The career center at your college or university can be
a valuable—and sometimes fun—place to visit. So what
can a trip to a career center do for you? How can a
career counselor or adviser help you? There’s more
than you might think. Following are just some of the
services college and university career services centers
and offices offer.
Assessment Testing
Are you uncertain about what major to pursue or have
you already chosen a major but aren’t sure where it
can take you? Career counselors are trained to admin-
ister a variety of standardized tests that can help you
pinpoint careers that suit your interests, values, and
personality type.
Career Advice
Career counselors and advisers can meet with you
one-on-one to discuss your plans and help you find a
focus. They can also introduce you to a wealth of
resources at the career services office.
Career Fair Information
Are you hoping to meet lots of employers at once?
Most career services offices sponsor at least one
career fair a year. Staff members can also point you to
fairs at nearby colleges and universities.
Career Libraries
Most career centers keep plenty of information about
employers handy for students to peruse. This can
include company brochures, annual reports, news
articles, and listings in guides. Many also maintain
collections of reference books periodicals, newspapers,
and employment newsletters that contain information
on occupational exploration, emerging occupations,
salaries, undergraduate and graduate schools, resume
writing, interviewing, and more.
Computer Access
Are you having trouble accessing job-search sites on
the Internet? Or do you need access to a computer and
printer to prepare a professional-looking resume? Most
career centers offer at least a few computers for
students to use, and staff members can offer advice on