Class presentations
We can conduct presentations to the classes you teach and the student
organizations you advise about a host of career-related topics, such as
résumé writing, job search strategies, and interviewing skills. In addition, we can arrange presentations
by professionals (many of them alumni), who can relate their
experiences and how their major has helped them in their careers.
We are willing to help out in a pinch! If you are considering
canceling a class, call us to see if we can schedule a career-related presentation
instead.
Connecting you with resources
Career services can help faculty members connect to human and
organizational resources. Whether you're looking for ideas for a Senior
Seminar or sample résumés for a writing project, contact , director of Career Services, to explore resource options.
We know employers who want to know you
Our office works directly with employers, who
often ask for the contact information of faculty members who
could help them identify qualified candidates. Ideally, employers
would like to develop mutually beneficial relationships with
faculty. We help facilitate
that connection.
Internships
We can send you opportunities specific to your department and share
with you the "best practices" of other departments on campus. If there
is a particular organization a student would like to intern with, we
can assist that organization in the creation of an internship program.
We encourage you to become familiar with the services we offer and refer students to us when appropriate. Almost all services are
free to GC students and alumni.
Career counseling
Career counseling can involve many things from helping a student select
their academic major to assisting him/her choose between employment and
full-time service after graduation. Career interest tests can also be administered during these sessions.
Help finding job, internship, & service opportunities
In addition to the GC job & internship bank, we have contacts with many
organizations offering employment and service opportunities. The Career
Services office also maintains a database of previous internship sites
for each academic department.
Interview preparation
Students can schedule an interview with Anita Yoder to practice
answering interview questions and receive immediate feedback. These
sessions can be videotaped so students also become aware of nonverbal actions.
Résumé & grad school essay reviews
The director of Career Services is available
to assist students in creating or fine-tuning a résumé or grad school
admission essay.
Workshops & seminars
Workshops are offered to all students throughout the year. Topics
include writing your first résumé, interviewing, networking, and money
management.
Encourage students to take
advantage of our services.
Explain that students can begin visiting Career
Services during their first year at GC and continue visiting on a regular basis.
Share with us
Tell us information
concerning your major and the
careers and graduate programs related to it. Any department information you provide
us will assist students deciding on a major.
Encourage your students to attend events
Announce upcoming events to
your students and consider requiring
attendance, if appropriate.
Promote the Career Services web site
Much
career-related information can be found on our web site. Whether students are choosing a major or preparing for an interview, they will be able to find resources on our web site.
Promote the importance of
acquiring good job search skills
Explain that by planning ahead and seeking assistance from Career Services
early on, they will develop strong job search skills that they will use throughout their life.
Serve on panels or co-present
workshops on various topics
Faculty members may be called upon to share their expertise with students
during workshops or panel discussions.
