Career Services Spotlight: What's Your Role? By Lolita Johns - Placement Data Analyst

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Like any two-way street the relationship between you and Career Services goes in both directions. The success of finding employment lies in both sides’ ability to meet in the middle. 

As you are aware, the overall function of Career Services is to prepare and assist you with employment in your field of study. But what is your role? As a graduate your new role is to seek employment. UMA does not expect you to take this journey alone which is why we provide you with a Career Development Specialist (CDS).

Your first responsibility is to meet with your assigned CDS. They will explain all the resources available to you that you should take full advantage of including resume assistance, workshops, and job listings. You will be held accountable for following up with job leads and attending scheduled interviews with your portfolio.

As a student you learned valuable life and employment skills in the Think, Build, Live, Success series. Applying what you learned in Joining the Workforce is an important part of your role. Some of the essentials of what your learned included the importance of doing the following in preparation for all interviews: dressing professionally and wearing minimal jewelry. While appearance is greatly significant while interviewing, you must also remember to work on your networking and communication skills. Keep in mind, when you begin your job search, networking will prove to be extremely valuable to you.

The support and resources available to you at Career Services, combined with your dedication, hard work and in-demand job skills, are the perfect combination. As you travel on your path to success, we will meet you on that two-way street, giving you all the needed directions, guiding you when you are off course, and cheering you on as you reach your destination!