Engaging with Career Services
In which building on campus is NTC Career Services located?
Mussafer Hall
True or False: A music major cannot go to medical school.
FALSE!
True or False: Freshman year is too early to begin revising your resume.
False!
Resumes are working drafts - they are always under revision.
What do we call our bimonthly virtual series covering various career topics?
Career Chats
True or False: Other universities require students to complete two tiers of service learning.
False!
Tulane puts great emphasis on community engagement, thus students are required to complete two service learning components in their undergraduate career.
True or False: Social media presence is not important in the search for professional experience?
FALSE!
Some employers will look at social media when hiring prospective employees!
What are two things that you can do to engage with Career Services before even scheduling a coaching appointment?
Learn about NTCCS resources
Visit Peer Advisors/Resume Review
VMock/Handshake Resumes
Go to an event or program
Visit CareerEngagement.Tulane.Edu
Organize or attend a student org presentation
Take CRDV-1090
Name an online resource that can be used for networking.
Handshake
True or False: as a Tulane student you have free access to LinkedIn Learning.
TRUE!
You have access to LinkedIn Learning and can use your Tulane email to activate it.
How do you make an appointment with NTC Career Services?
True or False: I do not need an internship to get a job.
TRUE!
Volunteer experience, part-time jobs, shadowing, and research experiences are all relevant experiences!
What is one tool you can use to help you decide on your major?
Self Assessments (Focus 2)
1:1 coaching session to discuss results.
Name one of the two online platforms you can use to have your resume reviewed.
VMock
Handshake
What is a Tulane program at the LBC where you can get free stuff for wearing Tulane gear?
Tulane Tuesdays
Name two (2) events that NTC Career Services holds throughout a given semester?
Career Chats, Career Fair, Networking Pop-Ins, Student Org/Classroom Presentations, Career Launch, Internship Fund, Employer Info Sessions
True or False: Most students do not change their majors in college.
False!
61% of college students are undecided when they enter college.
75% of students change their majors before graduation.
True or False: To meet with a career coach/consultant you must go to their office.
FALSE!
We meet students where they are through programming and outreach. Look for us tabling around campus.
Need to practice your interview skills? What online platform can you use on your own time to practice?
BigInterview
True or False: Tulane does not offer career services to alumni.
FALSE!
Tulane has a career services office just for alumni. All you need to make an appointment is your Tulane email address... which you always have access to!
Can 1:1 career coaching sessions occur in-person, virtually, or all of the above?
All of the above
TRUE!
85% of jobs are filled via networking. (Don Asher)
True or False: There will be 2 different CRDV classes coming out in the spring.
True!
CRDV-1060 is for exploring majors and careers.
CRDV-1070 is for preparing for jobs, internships, and applying to graduate school.
Name two (2) resources you can use for career exploration/ideation.
Focus 2
O*NET
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Handshake (alumni tool especially)
What is the name (or acronym) of the 1-credit class that all freshmen are required to take in the fall of their first year? (Hint: There are a variety of different topics...)
TIDES