Resources for Faculty
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Career Counseling
The staff at Career Services is available to
discuss educational and career concerns and goals with both undergraduate and graduate students. Questions frequently arise regarding
career options for a particular major; how to assess skills,
interests and values; or how to conduct a personalized job search.
An appointment is required for counseling sessions, which are
confidential. To schedule an appointment please call (518) 437-4900
or stop by Career Services in Science Library G50.
Career Assessment Tools
Career Services offers a pencil and paper assessment as well as a computerized guidance program to help with the career development process, by helping students discover skills, interests, values, and potential majors and career paths. Students must meet with a counselor prior to completing an assessment for the counselor to determine the appropriateness of the instrument. Students are also required to meet with a counselor at the completion of the assessment for interpretation.
On-Campus Recruiting (OCR)
The On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) program at the University at Albany represents a segment of the job market for graduating students and those looking for internships. The opportunities available through OCR are driven by employer demand and budgetary considerations; some career fields and some types of employers are well-represented in OCR while others are not. Therefore, many business or technology-related companies participate in OCR, whereas school districts or human service agencies do not. However, most employers are interested in ALL majors. An orientation is mandatory for participation in OCR, which is entirely managed online using a component of UA CareerPath. Students seeking employment in areas not represented by OCR are encouraged to adopt different job search strategies and utilize other Career Services resources
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Career Fairs
With
the assistance of our office, various student groups or off-campus
organizations coordinate career fairs as an opportunity for
graduating seniors or those looking for internships to connect
with employers and/or learn more about various career fields.
Career fair preparation workshops are scheduled in advance
of the fairs, so that students know what to expect and can "work" the
job fair effectively. Some regular career fairs include the
Delta Sigma Pi Career Fair in the Fall, and an Education
Expo and Job & Internship Expo in the Spring. See our calendar for more information.
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Workshops & Programs
Throughout
the year, certain standard workshops are scheduled, on topics
such as Resume & Cover Letter Writing, Interviewing Skills,
and Internships and Summer Jobs. See our calendar for more information. Career Services also accepts workshop
requests from student groups and academic departments. Certain
specialty programs are also offered, such as "Careers
for English & Communication Students," "Dining
Etiquette," and "Breaking Into Business Without
A Business Degree."
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Resume & Cover Letter Assistance
In
addition to workshops, the Career Services staff works individually with
students in counseling appointments or during Drop-In Hours
to assist with resume and cover letter writing. Both the Career Services Library and web site contain several resources, including
samples.
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Internship and Summer Job Information
Students
looking for internship or summer job information are encouraged
to register with Career Services to gain access to UA CareerPath internship
and job listings. Other resources include internship and
general employment directories to help students locate particular
organizations of interest by career field/industry or geographic
area. See Getting
Experience for more information.
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Practice Interviews
Practice
interviews are available to students wishing to practice or
refine their interviewing skills. Practice interviews last for a
half hour and can be scheduled in person or by calling (518)
437-4900. For counselors to prepare accordingly, students must
present their resume and the job title for which they wish to
practice interviewing. Students are encouraged to dress in interview
attire to simulate a real interview as much as possible.
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| Contact Us | |
| Science Library G-50 | Phone: 518-437-4900 |
| Fax: 518-437-4906 | Email: career@uamail.albany.edu |