May graduates have a lot on their plates this time of year, making sure they have completed all of their graduation requirements, midterms and general issues of daily life.
However, the job search should not fall on the back burner. If you will be graduating this May with your undergraduate degree and are not planning on attending graduate school, you should begin your job search soon.
To prepare for your job search you should make sure your resume is up-to-date, know the etiquette related to your field in regard to interviews and attire and start thinking about your short term plans regarding your career.
The following upcoming events are geared toward Shippensburg University students and alumni and can help with the job search process:
On March 23 the Career Clinic in the Ceddia Union Building offers an information table in the CUB Great Hall from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and includes the SHIP Up Your Resume Workshop from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. in CUB 108. The workshop held by the Career Center staff leads you through the proper resume formats, provides helpful mind mapping tips for building the pieces of your resume and leads students to think about transferrable skills gained from both on and off campus experiences, and more.
On April 7 the Professional Pathways to Success Conference will be held from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the CUB multipurpose room. The event offers chances to network with local business professionals and workshops to explore career-related topics including: applying is a process, selling your skills in an interview, tips on strengthening your resume through experiences that may seem atypical, the importance of networking, understanding your first position and making the most of your college career. To register for the conference students should log on to Career Connection and register under Upcoming Events.
Students and alumni who are one year post graduation are also encouraged to make an appointment at the Career Center to review resumes and cover letters, to participate in mock interviews, or for assistance with your job search. Walk-in hours are also provided in the Career Center Mondays from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
You can contact the Career Center, which is located in CUB 108, at (717) 477-1484.
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