There is a wealth of resources available for students at the Office of Career Services, located in Evans Hall, room 210. The fear that I have for most students is that they do not take enough advantage of the resources and knowledge that can be had while still an undergrad. No one wants to be jobless by the time they graduate.
But ever since my freshman year I have been in contact with career services and the many events that they hold. It is good to practice interviewing and networking with as many employers and employees as possible. But while I was a freshman I learned how to improve my resume and learned what companies looked for. From the correct dress to the right kind of attitude that fits well in a corporate environment, I wouldn’t have the knowledge that I have today if I had not started learning as early as possible.
The people at the Office of Career Services are more then willing to help you learn where you are now. They want you to walk across the stage at graduation with a guaranteed job waiting on you. But this possibility becomes harder to bank on when you wait until your senior year to start looking for work . So for all the underclassmen, getting in contact with the Office of Career Services, especially before a career fair, would be greatly beneficial. I had heard some horror stories from people who were dressed inappropriately for an interview or had a somewhat lackluster resume. Employers will tell you to leave the room, lecture you on all the mistakes you have made, or even laugh in your face.
You pay thousands or dollars to take many classes. Don’t allow it to be a waste and end up working at Wal-Mart when you can’t find a job. Preparation and a well-thought-out plan can prevent this from happening. I know a lot of the student body come from parts where speaking in clear and understandable English isn’t common, but this too is generally required to gain employment at the corporate level.
Finding work in corporate America is all about being able to fit the mold required for the position available. The tools to get that change started can be found at the Office of Career Service. Employers have jobs and internships posted online just for Prairie View A&M University students, on the NACElink website which is linked to Career Services.
So register online and start looking for the qualifications of jobs that would interest you. Then you can begin to get that experience and add that to your resume. If you have your resume online, and you communicate with the advisors at Career Services, then it is possible to get opportunities, which don’t get advertised to the whole student body. If you take this advice, trust me your bank account will thank me in the future.