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Show I tie bianoost August 1. 2000 Orientation Issue Page 1 0 ree at career center By VVes Hanna campus affairs The Signpost Students and graduates of Weber State University involved in today's job hunt will have more than 12.000 career paths to choose from, making the Career Services Center in the Student services building a valuable resource for researching, preparing for and landing that perfect job. "We are a one stop career shop in a way," said Richard Lambert, a career counselor for the College of Education. The Career Services Center offers a comprehensive service to students that are looking for employment of any kind. With nine out of 10 students working in some capacity while they attend classes at WSU, the most immediately utilized service of the career center is to connect students with part time jobs both on campus and in the surrounding community. Ajob board located just outside the Career Services Center alerts students to job opportunities currently available. A student must simply be registered in the computer database to be eligible to apply for a job. This is a dual registration that also enters the students into the Workforce Services system that can connect students with even more jobs that fit their search. With the "undecided" major the most popular one at WSU, many students are still wondering which direction they will take for their future career looking beyond a immediate job to help pay for school. The career center offers four tests that aid a student in deciding what career path is best for them. These tests take into account the student's skills and abilities, personality and interest. According to Lambert, burnout becomes a problem without the right personality for a career. If true interest is lacking the students isn't going to have the drive to begin or excel within their career choice. While these tests can help a student determine which major is best for their long term goals, Lambert said that career counselors often assist students that have already chosen a major prepare for career choices and learn about possible employers. "It's important for students to answer early in their college career 'what am I going to do with my major?'" Lambert said. To this end, the Career Center has teamed up with the Child and Family Studies department to offer a class called Career Development: CHFAM 2900. This two credit hour class encourages students to explore career possibilities and interview people in the career of their choice to see what their job is really like. S II E P H E R D U N I O N B U I L D I N G Union Building Calendar of Events August - September, 2000 August 4th- Freshman Orientation 10-2pm; UB Ballrooms August 8th- Freshman Orientation 10-2pm; UB Ballrooms August 10th- Freshman Orientation 10-2pm; UB Ballrooms August 21st- 23rd- Student Activities Fall Leadership Conference; The Homestead in Heber City - sign up at Student Activities UB rm. 250 August 26th- 31st- Student Book Exchange 9am-7pm; UB rms. 223-40 August 28th- Class work begins August 31st- Open hour 10am. August 31st- SPB Welcome back party 9am-1pm; UB Ballrooms September 6th-Volunteer fair 8am-noon; UB Bookstore plaza September 16th- Homecoming kick-off party 7pm; SU Gallery, lair, ballrooms, bowling alley September 1 8th- Homecoming mud volleyball - clocktower September 19th- Homecoming variety show - 7pm September 20th- Cinema night - Wildcat theater September 21st- Homecoming bonfire pep ralley - Non-Trad, students comedy night 7pm - UB Gallery -Open hour - 1 0am September 22nd- Homecoming ball 8pm; SU Ballrooms September 23rd- Homecoming tailgate party Fun fest 4pm- Stadium parking lot - WSU vs. Eastern Washington 6pm; Wildcat Stadium - Homecoming post-game party - SU Ballrooms "WSU is the second leading university nationally in internship quality and quantity." Richard Lambert, a career counselor for the College of Education Another considerable service provided by the Career Services Center connects a student with valuable work experience in the career of their choice through an internship program. "WSU is the second leading university nationally in internship quality and quantity." Lambert said. The students that participate in internship programs receive college credit, become more competitive in the workforce, need less on-the-job training and usually receive a better starting salary, according to Lambert. A student internship is only one strategy that the career center offers for seniors getting ready to enter the job market. Other resources include free seminars such as "10 Strategies for Entering the Marketplace" or on resume building or interview skills. Each student is also assigned a career counselor divided along the lines of the seven colleges that make up WSU. Each counselor works within their area of expertise and network of connections to place WSU students and alumni in jobs within their career choice. The Career Services Center even keeps an up to date library which keeps facts on area employers, salary averages, graduate schools and career opportunities. This library also tracks the graduating seniors that have gone into the job market to give clues so those that come after will know what to expect in their job search. Finally, the career center annually sponsors a career fair at WSU that has grown to be the largest in the state and attracts employers throughout the area. Last year the career fair included over 175 employers and about 6000 students took advantage of this opportuntiy. The career fair is scheduled to begin on February 15th in Spring semester. "The earlier students can access career services, the better." Lambert said. "At any time we can help any student where ever they are and whatever their need is." QT ,9 , ' ' ' i ' ' I ' ( r ... I 1 1 -Jv ;s , , - I - : - n i :, k P -VO ' c iv.,.,., . , Jft-w... 1 Katie Terry, freshman, scopes job board, located on second floor of the Student Service Center, for work-study opportunities. T rl 1 X O I I September 28th- Open hour - 10am |