8 June 2009
Research shows, students who use their career center are more likely to find a job
Posted by Career Center under: Guest Blogs .
NACE research confirms - students who use their campus career centers are better off securing post-graduate employment. NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers, in their 2009 Student Survey found that 19.7% of 2009 college graduates who have applied for a job have found one. However, the likelihood of finding a job increases when students make use of their career center. The research indicates that 26% of the students of the Class of 2009 who have applied for a job and have made significant use of their career center have secured a job for after graduation. Makes sense, doesn’t it?
What can DePaul’s Career Center do for you?
- It’s not too late. Be sure to mark your calendar. The Just in Time Job Fair is scheduled for the day after graduation, Monday, June 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Park Student Center, Room 120. Recruiters from a variety of industries will be seeking qualified job, internship, and post-graduate service volunteer candidates of all majors and experience levels. Also at this event, attend workshops, have your resume reviewed, take part in a practice interview, and visit with graduate programs.
- Schedule a one-on-one appointment with your career advisor to develop a strategy for your job search. Career advisors in your particular field of study will be around all summer long to assist you in applying your major to your future career.
- Prepare yourself for the job search. Schedule a practice interview with an ASK mentor. And tweak your resume by visiting a Peer Career Advisor or stopping by the Resume Drive-Thru on either campus on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - no appointment necessary.
And that’s not all. Visit the DePaul Career Center today to develop your personal job search strategy.