Rising seniors headed back to school face a year of important decisions. Between going out as often as possible and procuring a class schedule that begins at noon, the concept of applying for full-time jobs is an overwhelming task.
Career development professionals and college/university career centers are great resources for students looking for jobs, and a new National Association of for Colleges and Employers (NACE) study of more than 43,000 college seniors (http://bit.ly/1slNS9Z) demonstrates that more students are flocking to these offices than ever before.
The 2014 Student Survey, which NACE will release in its entirety this fall, shows a 7% increase from 2013 in the number of students visiting their schoolsâ career centers more than once, representing an all-time high.
Tellingly, students who reported using these career centers were more likely to have a job upon graduation. These offices are a great way to attain job leads and career advice, but are often overlooked by students. As one of the first points of contact for recruiters looking to hire graduates, career centers should be a first stop as well for student job seekers.
This yearâs senior class should establish a rapport with their career development professionals early in the fall semester and check in with them periodically to see if any new positions may be a good fit. Set up meetings to have them look over your resume and cover letters as well.
Finding a full-time position is the primary focus of many college seniorsâ academic year. With a positive correlation between utilizing career services and job attainment, your schoolâs career office is a great place to start your job hunt.
For those who began this process early on and have seen success with career centers: nominate a career development professional for an IMPACT Award! These annual awards are a great way to recognize their work and assistance in the job or internship search. Fill out the online nomination form at http://bit.ly/1rpQz9C.
