Smith Career Center is 10 Years Old, so here are 10 Reasons to Come See Us!

In June 2014, we celebrated the Tenth Anniversary of our move to the Smith Career Center. As we begin our next decade here, consider these 10 reasons why you should darken our doors or use our resources.

10. You think you are in the wrong major. Ways we can help following our Career Decision Making Model:

· Self Assessment: learning more about yourself: talents, personality, interests, skills, and values

· Research: learning more about academic and/or career options (see links below)

· Decision: make a systematic decision

· Experience and Evaluate: GET OUT THERE and determine if you are making the right decision (see links below)

How to get started? Call 540-231-6241 to meet with an advisor.

9. You want to find out about careers for civil engineers. Come see us. Some sites to visit:

· Departmental Career Advisors                    

· Virginia Tech Majors A – Z

· Post-Graduation Report

· Career Resource Library

· LinkedIn.com: click on Connections, Find Alumni, to see where VT alumni in certain fields are working

8. Planning for medical school? Do you have a parallel plan yet? 

· Health Professions Advising

· Graduate school preparation programs and resources

· Meeting with a career advisor: call 540-231-6241

7. You want a summer position at Google. We can work with you to set up a plan to find the experience you seek. Check out these resources:

· Career Shift: Find listings for what you want, where you want. And, find contacts.

· Going Global: Over 40 US CITY GUIDES!

· Co-op/Intern program

· Connection job fair: http://www.career.vt.edu/CONNECTION/Welcome.html

· Internships.com

· Links to internship sites

6. A part-time job is a must. There are a number of local job resources:

· Local employment resources

· Jobs on campus: check out the Library, Dining Services, Student Calling Center, Recreational Sports, The Inn at Virginia Tech

· Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center

5. A resume and cover letter are needed for a class assignment, an application for an honor organization or for consideration as a Resident Advisor, Orientation Leader or other opportunity.

· A hard copy of our Career Planning Guide is available in our office or electronically online           
· career.vt.edu 

· Walk-In Advising: M-F, 12 noon – 3pm

· Appointment with Career Advisor: call 540-231-6241

4. You want to work in Charlotte. See a Career Advisor for more ideas.

· Hokies4Hire for job listings

· Alumni Chapter Contacts

· Career Shift: Target listings for Charlotte and find Charlotte contacts.

· Going Global: US CITY GUIDE FOR CHARLOTTE

· LinkedIn.com

· Links to job listing sites by career field

· Career Fairs

3. Writing the personal statement for graduate school is a challenge. Our Career Advisors can critique your rough draft as well as the Writing Center. 

•Walk-In Advising: M-F, 12 noon – 3pm

•Online resources

•Appointment with an advisor: call 540-231-6241

•Career Resource Library                                                                        

2. You need to practice interviewing.

•Mock Interview Program

•Interview Stream

•Meet with an advisor: call 540-231-6241

•A hard copy of our Career Planning Guide is available in our office or electronically online

•Information on Career Services web site

And, the #1 Reason to visit us in Smith Career Center:

We’re friendly. We care.

It’s not about the job. It’s about the journey. 
Let us help you get started!