Why HBCU Students Should Visit Their School’s Career Center Today
A college degree is a big stepping stone into a career. However, aside from passing classes, college students must acquire work experiences, such as fellowships and internships, network with professionals in their desired field, and develop strong job application skills. Fortunately, campus career centers are an excellent place for students to get assistance with career development.
Here are three reasons why college students must visit their school’s career center.
Improve resume and interview skills
Most career centers offer free resume reviews to help develop strong resumes tailored to students’ desired profession. In addition, schools may have an interview prep service, which is a great way to practice common interview questions and enhance professional speaking skills.
Develop career plan
While most have an idea of what career they’d like to pursue, it’s easy to not know where to start. A school’s career center can meet with students to discuss their current major, possible plans for graduate school, and career outlook. In addition, career advising can help find networking, mentorship, and other opportunities.
Job postings
Aside from career development and planning, many career centers provide a regularly updated job board for students to find the latest opportunities. While some create their job board, others may partner with companies like Handshake or The HBCU Career Center to share job postings. In addition, students can find volunteer, part-time, full-time, and internship positions on or off campus.
Networking
Career fairs are prevalent on most college campuses. At these events, typically hosted by a school’s career center, students can speak with hiring managers from local companies about the latest job opportunities. In addition, it’s a way for students to form a deeper connection with a potential employer. Career centers often hold these events throughout the year, so there are plenty of opportunities for students to attend a few in-between classes.