What Service Should I Use?
I have no idea what to wear to the career fair
Career Closet
The Career Development center is only for seniors looking for jobs
Myth!
Career coaching starts from day one and continues 12 months after graduation.
...a document that lists your relevant education, experience, and skills for a job?
Resume
Which of these is NOT something Career Coaches help with?
A. Choosing a major
B. Interview practice
C. Filing taxes
D. Internship search
C. Filing taxes
Get a friend in accounting to help you there!
I've never interviewed before
Mock Interview session
Big Interview
Students are assigned a Career Coach based on their major
Fact.
Career Coaches specialize in different industries to better help students in their respective fields.
...a short essay-style document that describes specific ways in which your experiences and skills line up with a job you're interested in?
Cover Letter
Which career database does the Career Development Center use to promote jobs & internships?
A. Indeed
B. LinkedIn Jobs
C. Handshake
D. Monster
C. Handshake
Accessible via Single Sign On (SSO)
I don't have a resume
Career Coaching - Marketing documents
Myth.
There are no requirements. You don't have to have your stuff together.
... meeting new people?
(usually used in professional settings?)
Networking
This means relationship building. Originated from the concept of computers connecting to share data.
How many times are you required to meet with a Career Coach?
A. Once x semester
B. Twice x week
C. Never
D. At least once before graduation
C. Never
The Career Development Center is an opt-in service. You don't have to if you don't want to; but if you don't want career advice that's on you boo!
I need a job on campus
Student Employment / Federal Work Study
(For any/all Federal Work Study Questions, contact Financial Aid)
You pay for clothes in the Career Closet
Myth!
All clothes in the Career Closet are FREE
...a short-term but valuable learning opportunity to practice industry skills with an employer?
Internship
Required for some majors! ex. music, design, criminology.
What is an event the Career Development Center does NOT host?
A. Career Fair
B. Networking Night
C. Fashion Show
D. Pop-Up Boutique
F. New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
F. NOEW is hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development
All other events are Career Center events!
I want to go to grad-school, but I don't know where.
Career Coaching - Grad School Exploration
Doors Open: 8:30am.
Walk-in hours: 3pm - 4pm | Monday - Thursday
(if you need to meet with a Career Coach w/o an appointment)
...a collection of your work for employment reference, usually a webpage, or a physical archive?
Portfolio
What percentage of jobs are filled through networking?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 80%
D. 95%
C. 80%
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)