Monmouth University Career Services A Guide for Parents of First Year Students
William Hill Assistant Dean of Career Services Office of Career Services Student Center, lower level 732-571-3580 hill@monmouth.edu
An overview of Career Services programs and services A four year career plan for your student Four things critical to your student s success.
Career advice on: Job search strategies and planning Resume construction / cover letters Interview coaching / mock interviews Graduate school selection / test prep / applications Career options by major Industry trends Virtually any career topic of interest to our students We see students by scheduled as well as walk-in appointments.
Four major career days per year Fall Networking event Hawks Career Link our on-line job board Emailed announcements of career events Career topic workshops Panels and seminars with guest speakers Collaboration with faculty sponsored career events Lectures to classes, clubs and honor societies Flexible hours
Four Year Career Planning Guide
Register with Hawks Career Link, Monmouth University s Job Board. Visit Career Services in the Center for Student Success, meet the staff and begin work on your resume. Review your social media accounts to ensure you are presenting your best selfimage; consider creating a LinkedIn profile. Take self-assessment tools such as FOCUS to help you learn to use your interests, skills and abilities when choosing a career. Visit Career Services at www.monmouth.edu/careerservices to keep up-todate with career related events and services. Read the curriculum charts to become familiar with MU s majors. Meet with your faculty advisor to discuss your academic plan and your potential major. Participate in events on campus including career, academic, and social offerings. Pursue a summer or part-time job, preferably in your area of career interest. Check and read emails from Career Services.
Update your resume and your profile on Hawks Career Link. Attend the Internship Fair, Career Days and related career events. Learn about career options available to you through your major. Develop contacts to grow your network. Connect with professionals in different careers through the Shadow and Mentor programs. Declare a major, if you have not already done so. Join a club related to major or career interest and build your leadership skills. Take advantage of service learning, internships and volunteer opportunities in your area of career interest. Research the Study Abroad program: http://www.monmouth.edu/university/studystudy-abroad.aspx Focus on attaining a strong GPA ~ study hard! Continue to build your LinkedIn profile. Check and read emails from Career Services.
Update your resume and your profile on Hawks Career Link. Make an appointment with Career Services to discuss your career goals and to start building your post-grad job search strategy. Consider taking LC300 Career Search, a one credit class that teaches job search skills. Pursue an internship in your area of career interest. Attend mock interview programs and make an appointment to discuss interview skills with the staff of Career Services. If you are planning to attend graduate school, sign up for standardized practice tests (GRE, GMAT, etc.); meet with faculty regarding letters of recommendation and school applications. Join professional associations related to your major at less expensive student rates. Attend career-related events on campus to talk with recruiters and employer representatives about available career opportunities. Ask faculty members about the relationship between your major and future career options; check that all your graduation course requirements are being met. Attend the Fall and Spring Career Days. Check and read emails from Career Services.
Update your resume and your profile on Hawks Career Link. Visit the Career Services homepage to keep up to date with programs and career related events. Start applying for full time positions several months before graduation. Be aware of all graduate school application deadlines, if necessary. Continue to develop your network of professional contacts. Use LinkedIn as part of your job search. Join a professional association connected with your career interests. Participate in on-campus interviews with employers. Google yourself to monitor and polish your online presence. Identify employment references for use in job applications. Attend Fall and Spring Career Days. Check and read emails from Career Services.
Four things critical to career success
4. The Emergence of Linkedin
3. The Importance of Communication Skills
2. Caution, Careers & Social Media
1. INTERNSHIPS