Junior Year

IF YOU PLAN ON FINDING A JOB:

Set up a placement file - includes:
personal data sheet
list of classes related to major
recommendations
student teaching evaluations (for teacher candidates)
(NOTE: Transcripts are not maintained in this file. They are available from the Registrar's Office.)
Talk to faculty, administrators, and others about using them as a "reference" in job search.
Focus career interests to realistic job alternatives.
Obtain job search/networking/interviewing skills and resources.
Prepare a resume.
Research employers that match your immediate job placement goals. Remember to use the Reference section in the UMM Library.
Watch for on- and off-campus interviews and job/career fairs.
Review job search resources, tips on interviewing, etc.
Attend on-campus Business/Liberal Arts Career Fair and Alumni Career Fair.
Interview with possible employers.

RESOURCES AT UMM

Career Center

See Career Center Secretary
See job placement counselor or Peer Career Assistants*
Review Job Vacancy Lists
Life/Work Planning Workshops
Books/materials in Career Library
Career Center books
Sample resumes
Peer Career Assistants will critique*
Job Vacancy Lists

Career Library - includes:

NACE Annuals
Peterson's Guides of Employers
Information on selected employers
Education Directories
Peer Career Assistants*
Electronic Job Search Resources
Weekly Bulletin & Job Vacancy Lists
Career Library - numerous handouts are available
Job Placement Counselor
Peer Career Assistants*
Weekly Bulletin & Career Center Announcements
Weekly Bulletin & Career Center Announcements

*Peer Career Assistants are students trained in using UMM career resources. They are available in the Career Library (Behmler Rm. 231) during scheduled office hours to assist students. Call extension 6065 for office hours.

The Career Center, 201 Behmler Hall, UMM, 589-6065