I have found in my experience that Career Services should position itself in three places. This was definitely reinforced by the information in this training module.
- Admissions – Have the admissions representative send all new students/perspective students to the Career Service Department, where you or a member of your team can give them a brief 10-15 min oversite on the department and services.
- New Student Orientation- During new student orientation I take a complete hour of the student’s time, hand out business cards and give a more in depth in site to career services and team. I also tell them that they will be taking Strategies for Success Workshop with me in their last semester to help them navigate resume writing, negotiations, and mock interviewing skills.
- Strategies for Success Workshop – Given in the students last semester. This workshop is fun and requires participation from every student through role play. I also give in site to what HR recruiters are looking for and how much time they give to each resume that crosses their desk. We also review resumes and cover letters for past students as well if they need assistance.
I hope this information helps you develop a great Career Service Department. As I have read you all are on the right path.
Ny’Kole Hines, MBA-HR
Career Service Director
