Special Programs
Throughout the year, Career Services offers numerous workshops and programs that provide practical tips and proven strategies to give you the competitive edge in the job search process.
Follow the links on the right for more information about the Jumpstart program, Career Awareness Week, and Grad School Week. Other special programs are listed below.
The Shadow Program
Through the Shadow Program you′ll meet an employer in your desired career field. You will observe work, investigate a career field, and experience a ‘typical’ day on the job. You are required to submit a resume and complete an application. Career Services advises students not to ask for a job during the Shadow experience.
Fee: None
Test Drive
You can “test drive” the graduate school entrance exams (DAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT). Held in the fall and spring semesters, the Test Drive lets you practice your test-taking abilities while raising hundreds of dollars for the student groups Tex-Mex and Habitat for Humanity. Contact Career Services for more information.
Fee: $5 donation to Tex-Mex (Spring) or Habitat for Humanity (Fall)
Career Tracks
Career Tracks is a first-year workshop to get you on track to your career. The registration fee covers the cost of the Strong Interest Inventory and MBTI assessments, as well as programming costs. After group evaluations, you′ll network with several employers and attend a panel discussion between participants and faculty from several academic departments.
Fee: $35
Sophomore Career Series (SCS) SCS is a weekly seminar for sophomores, held every Wednesday night from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. for the first six weeks of the spring semester. Topics include: self-assessment and career planning, exploring options for every major, gaining experience from school, summer jobs, and internships, and instructions for creating your resume.
Fee: $20
Junior Academy for Career Knowledge (JACK)
JACK is a weekly spring seminar for juniors, held every Monday evening from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. for the first six weeks of the semester. Topics include: career exploration and self-exploration, internships, networking, resume writing, and transition into senior year.
Fee: $10
Career Advancement Seminar for Seniors (CASS)
CASS is a weekly seminar for seniors in the fall, held every Monday night from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. for the first six weeks of the semester. Topics include: setting goals for your career, resume writing, interview skills, job search strategies, evaluating/negotiating salary, and transitioning from school to work.
Fee: $10
