Channeling the Career Center
When you pay to attend a college or university, you usually have a list of benefits and services that are included in the cost of tuition that could really help you during your educational journey.
One resource that almost every school will offer is its own version of a career center. The Career Center is a program designed to help students navigate different challenges and obstacles that come with being a young adult and finding the professional direction they want to take.
How can they help?
There are many different advantages of using the career center as a student, whether you’re an incoming freshman or a senior about to graduate.
Career Centers may help students with:
- Career fair prep
- Resume building
- Job applications
- Interview skills
- Appropriate business attire
Internship search
These are just a few of the services a Career Center could provide. They could also help students at any stage with certain academic endeavors, including:
- Exploring major/minor degree options or changes
- If you enter school with an undeclared major, or if you’re considering altering your course of study with majors or minors
- Exploring potential career paths and clusters
- If you know your general interests but want to know more about what you can do with your degree
As if that wasn’t great enough, career centers may even be helpful resources after you graduate as well. Many schools offer career center services to alumni of any age who are looking for support while navigating career changes and planning.
The Bottom Line
Not only is the Career Center a huge benefit for students, but it’s a perk that’s often included in your tuition – so, you might as well get the most bang for your buck and take advantage of this fantastic resource. There are a lot of other great services and benefits for college students as well, so make sure to do some research about your school and what it has to offer. And if you’re unsure where to start? Stop by your school’s Career Center – they could help point you in the right direction.
