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Steps to Help You with Career Development
How can the Liberal Arts Team Serve You
Getting Started in Liberal Arts and Business
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)
Help by Major |
Freshmen and Sophomores
Juniors and Seniors
Writing Samples Made Easy
Diversity Resources |
Liberal Arts Careers are unique because there is so much variety in what a person can do.
When someone asks a liberal arts major what we plan to do with our lives, its quite common for us to sit and ponder it for awhile.
Some people may conisder this to be indecisive or even not having a plan, but in reality - the question requires much more thought than many other majors.
Liberal Arts students can be politicians, lawyers, teachers, actors, dancers, account executives, counselors, diplomats, and so much more.
What's even more interesting is that many of the skills needed to do one career can easily launch you into another career.
So if you sit and ponder that question for awhile, don't worry about what others think...just smile and know that the possibilities are endless.
So how do you figure out what you want to do when you have unlimited possibilities?
Here are a few steps to assist you.
Steps to help you with Career Development
- Get to Know Yourself - Career self assessment options to help you identify the type of work you were meant to do based on many different dimensions and characteristics.
- Where to Explore the World of Work - A few options to help you in your search for unique and exciting jobs.
- Help by Major.
- Informational Interviews - Talk to a professional to learn more about their job and whether it is ia good fit for you.
- Decision Making.
- Budget and Cost of Living Concerns - a few things to help you live comfortably and within your means.
- Diversity Resources: Resources you may not have considered that are designed to help people from all different backgrounds.
- What to do When You Don't Know What To Do. (coming soon)
How can the Liberal Arts & Business Team Serve You?
- Schedule an appointment with a coordinator to support you through the career development process, review your resume and cover letter, and help you prepare for interviews.
- Come to daily office hours with a coordinator to answer your quick questions
- Join our list serve for hot internships, current programs and other great things not to be missed!
- Provide programs and events to help you explore
Frequently Asked Questions (that I didn't know I should ask)
- How do I write a RESUME?
- I need help INTERVIEWING - what are some resources?
- Do you have any tips on how to DRESS for success?
- How do I submit a WRITING SAMPLE?
- Are there any clubs on campus I can join that will help me develop skills for my chosen profession?
- If I'm interested in a position within the federal government or with the state, where should I start?
- I've thought about the military but don't know much about it. Where should I start?
- What does "BUSINESS" mean? How do I get started in a "BUSINESS" career?
- I want to be an accountant but have no idea how to get started or what is required. What should I do?
- How do I get started in Liberal Arts?
- I've heard that NETWORKING is important. Is it?
- What are my rights as a job seeker?
- I don’t know what major to choose. Do you have any resources that can inform me about career options based on major areas of study?
- I am thinking of interning abroad. Where should I start?
- I’ve heard that community service is an excellent way of networking and gaining experience while serving the community. Where can I get information?
- Is the Peace Corps for me? What are some of the benefits? Are there any alternatives?
- What is UCCS? Does it have anything to do with interning at the capitol?
- I’d like to intern in DC. Where do I start?
- I’m thinking of going to graduate school. Who should I talk to?
- I missed the career fair. Where can I get a list of attendees?
- The question I have hasn't been asked here. Who do I talk to about geting it posted?
- This is a GREAT site! Who can I email to tell how much I like it?
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