Career
Concordia College Career Center Career Planning Guide
Welcome to the Career Planning Guide
Dear Concordia Students: Your future is filled with bright possibilities! No matter what field you choose, or what stage you're in, the Career Center can assist in your progression from student to professional. This publication is a great place for you to start. Within these pages, we will introduce you to many key concepts and topics that are critical in your journey, including: Choosing a Major & Career Co-op, Internships, & Job Shadowing Networking & Interviewing Resumes & Cover letters Grad School Preparation Life After College We are committed to helping students succeed and invite you to visit us in Academy 101 and 110. Call 3020 or stop by for more information or to set up a one-on-one appointment. With technology serving as such an important communication tool, we offer our website (www.ConcordiaCareerCenter.com) and email (career@cord.edu) as ways to meet your busy schedule. Searching for a job or applying to graduate school requires many of the same skills you've developed as a student - excellent research, planning, writing and verbal communication skills. Employers and graduate schools desire candidates with strong academic backgrounds and excellent career preparation. The Career Center staff will help you formulate your career plans, strategize your individual job search, and market yourself. We can support you as you consider campus leadership positions, part-time employment, internships and cooperative education, graduate school planning and full-time employment after graduation. We look forward to meeting with you!
Sincerely, The Career Center staff
Revised 11/10
Concordia College Career Center Career Planning Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction to the Career Center A Tool for Exploring Vocation and Career Preparation Career Decision Making Informational Interviewing & Job Shadowing Cooperative Education & Internships Marketing Your
Welcome to the Career Planning Guide
Dear Concordia Students: Your future is filled with bright possibilities! No matter what field you choose, or what stage you're in, the Career Center can assist in your progression from student to professional. This publication is a great place for you to start. Within these pages, we will introduce you to many key concepts and topics that are critical in your journey, including: Choosing a Major & Career Co-op, Internships, & Job Shadowing Networking & Interviewing Resumes & Cover letters Grad School Preparation Life After College We are committed to helping students succeed and invite you to visit us in Academy 101 and 110. Call 3020 or stop by for more information or to set up a one-on-one appointment. With technology serving as such an important communication tool, we offer our website (www.ConcordiaCareerCenter.com) and email (career@cord.edu) as ways to meet your busy schedule. Searching for a job or applying to graduate school requires many of the same skills you've developed as a student - excellent research, planning, writing and verbal communication skills. Employers and graduate schools desire candidates with strong academic backgrounds and excellent career preparation. The Career Center staff will help you formulate your career plans, strategize your individual job search, and market yourself. We can support you as you consider campus leadership positions, part-time employment, internships and cooperative education, graduate school planning and full-time employment after graduation. We look forward to meeting with you!
Sincerely, The Career Center staff
Revised 11/10
Concordia College Career Center Career Planning Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction to the Career Center A Tool for Exploring Vocation and Career Preparation Career Decision Making Informational Interviewing & Job Shadowing Cooperative Education & Internships Marketing Your