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Career Services Network Links
 Student Services
Employer Services
Alumni Services
Faculty and Staff Services
Resume Builder
Employment Opportunities (job postings)
www.jobpursuit.org/
Career Journal
Introduction
Career specialists are trained undergraduates who help their peers with challenges related to career development. Career mentors are also available to help students prepare for and explore professional opportunities. In the process of assisting others, the specialists enhance their own career plans. Career specialists work with major seminar instructors to make presentations and present workshops on time management, critical thinking, resume critique and other career planning topics.
Job and internship postings - on- and off -campus job and internship opportunities are posted on bulletin boards throughout campus and on the Career Services Network's Web site. Consultation is available to students (before they pursue job and internship postings) needing assistance with this resource.
Career development events
The Career Services Network co-sponsors career development workshops with academic departments, student organizations and Greek societies. Such events include:
- Employer Fair Employers who attend the fair represent a variety of professions and businesses.
- Graduate Fair - this event gives students the opportunity to learn about graduate entry exams, view printed information from graduate schools and meet representatives from universities and law schools.
Strategies that support student learning and professional development:
Career Exploration
Identify values and career interest
Explore majors and minors
Relate careers to majors and minors
Practical experiences
Increase number of internships
Increase service learning opportunities
Professional credentials
Assist with enhancing the portfolio development process
Provide leadership training
Prepare students for graduate school
Career entry
Provide direct help with cover letter and resume development
Help students sharpen interviewing skills
Assist students with job search
Provide real-time interview experience
Assist students with evaluating job offers
FOCUS Career and Educational Planning Solutions
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Student Services
Job Vacancies Posting
We keep copies of job openings sent to us by employers in the Career Services Network
Careers by Major
Career Services Network has researched majors and listed job opportunities along with Web sites to further your search when making career decisions.
Internships
The Career Services Network publishes a monthly listing of internship openings. We also have reference books listing internship openings available in our career resources library.
Resume Critiques
Schedule an appointment to meet with a career advisor to have your resume critiqued. You can also use our web based resources to begin learning about resume creation.
Interviewing Advice
Schedule an appointment to meet with a career advisor. You can also use our Web-based resources to begin learning about employment interviewing and preparing for your interviews.
Job Search Advice
Schedule an appointment to meet with a career advisor to discuss your job search. You can also use our Web-based resources to begin a job search.
Career Development Assistance
Schedule an appointment to meet with a career advisor. You can also use our Web-based resources to begin your self assessment and career exploration prior to the appointment.
Student Employment
The Student Employment program at Olivet College is designed to acknowledge the value of work, promote academic and career development, encourage outstanding citizenship, support students in obtaining employment and life skills, provide monetary compensation for services rendered, and continually enhance future employment opportunities for each student involved in the program.
Other Job Fairs
Graduate School Information & Advice
We have information about various graduate programs available for use in the Career Services Network. You can also use our Web-based resources to begin exploring graduate programs and prepare applications to graduate programs. Appointments are also available to meet with a career advisor and discuss graduate school.
Salary Information
We have copies of a quarterly salary survey published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) available for use in the Career Services Network.
Employer Services
What Employers are Looking for in Candidates:
- Academic preparation
- Communication skills (including public speaking and presentations)
- Computer aptitude (including higher levels of computer proficiency, particularly the ability to use a language such as JAVA or HTML and graphics programs)
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Personal accountability
- Shift thinking and creating new knowledge that can be used by the organization; requires "strategic" or "breakthrough" thinking - another way of saying higher levels of complex, critical thinking
- Ability to adapt to changing systems - flexibility to handle multiple tasks
- Demonstrated commitment to learning
- Participation in co-curricular activities
- Career-related employment
- Internships (both credit-bearing and non-credit bearing)
- Co-op experience
- Leadership in organizations
- Student organization membership
- Community service
- Diversity training
- Athletic participation
- Overseas study
Alumni Services
Our Alumni Services include:
- Career Development Assistance - Schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor. You can also use our Web-based resources to begin your self assessment and career exploration prior to the appointment.
- Graduate School Information and Advice - We have information about various graduate programs available for use in the Career Services Network. You can also use our Web-based resources to begin exploring graduate programs and preparing for application to graduate programs. Appointments are also available to meet with an advisor and discuss graduate school.
- Interviewing Advice - Schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor. You can also use our Web-based resources to begin learning about employment interviewing and prepare for interviews.
- Job Search Advice - Schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor to discuss your job search. You can also use our Web-based resources to begin your job search.
- Monster Trak - The official job listing and resume database for Olivet College students and alumni.
- Job Vacancy Bulletins - We keep copies of job openings sent to us by employers in our office.
- Olivet College Career Fair- Each spring we sponsor a career fair at Olivet College. This event allows you to meet with many employers in one location.
- Online Tutorials - PowerPoint presentations prepared for career workshops.
- Resume Critiques - Schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor. You can also use our Web-based resources to begin learning about resume creation and draft a resume prior to your appointment.
- Salary Information - We have copies of a quarterly salary survey published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) available for use in the Career Services Network.
Faculty and Staff Services
Our faculty and staff services include:
- Speakers available to present on such topics as:
- Career Assessment
- Career Exploration
- Career Decision Making
- The Job Search
- Employment Interviewing
- Business Creation
- Resume and Cover Letter Creation
- Salary Information - We have copies of a quarterly salary survey published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) available for use in the Career Services Network.
- Student Employment (part-time jobs available on campus)
- Internships - The Career Services Network publishes a monthly listing of internship openings that have been sent to us by organizations and employers.
- Online Tutorial - PowerPoint presentations prepared for workshops.
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Olivet College commencement scheduled for May 17