Welcome to the "Senior Corner"

CSSE/Career Services has built the Senior Corner to assist you with transitioning from college student to the professional world "Backpack to Briefcase!" Below is a list of suggested strategies to help you with planning your transition.

• Finalize your career path

• Identify internships (you should have at least one internship experience before you graduate)!

• Request references from faculty, internship supervisor, student employment supervisor or other work supervisor

• Prepare for your job search (polish resume and have one final critique; review interviewing skills through "Mock Interview" at CSSE/Career Services)

• Complete intent to graduate form at the Registrar's Office (November 1st for December /January graduates and February1st. for May graduates).

• As you make choices about your career path, you will find the information listed below helpful (also be sure to visit CSSE/Career Services Homepage for more career information at www.mcla.edu/career) or contact Career Services for an appointment at 413-662-5332.

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Career

Explore your worth and potential

Polish your interview skills and update your resume:


• Attend a resume building seminar to receive feedback to strengthen your resume and interviewing skills
• Have your resume critiqued by a career professional, Optimal resume can help you get started
  
• Schedule individual mock interview appointment
•  Network with those in your chosen career field
• It is important to research all companies before your interview
• Prepare questions you want to ask at the interview

Job Search

• Search our database which  can help you find the right Job. We are constantly updating the job listings so be sure to check back periodically
  
• NACE International student virtual career fair, this site helps you explore careers across the globe. (fix link)
  
• Idealist.org offers a number of non-profit opportunities around the world.
• USAJOBS
  
• Browse Job listing
• 'Job Choices'  magazines offer additional tips, come by our office to pick up a copy or check out their digital editions
  

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