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What We Do

The Career Services office strives to teach relevant career development skills, facilitate experiential learning and employment opportunities for members of the Ithaca College community. By utilizing our programs and services throughout your time at Ithaca, you will be able to use a multi-faceted approach to your career search in a global community.

You can expect to:

Define your career goals.

• Utilize the Career Library and online resources.
• Meet with a career counselor.
• Utilize assessment testing if needed.
• Network with alumni through the Online Community.
• Pursue informational interviews and job shadows.
• Participate in the Passport Program.

Decide your major.

• Meet with a career counselor.
• Utilize the Career Library and online resources.
• Explore the Ithaca College course catalog.
• Talk with Faculty in departments of interest.
• Use assessment instruments.

Learn your unique values, interests, skills and abilities.

• Take courses from a variety of disciplines.
• Use assessment instruments (Strong Interest Inventory, MBTI)
• Meet with a career counselor.
• Participate in experiential learning opportunities (community service, campus activities, internships, athletics, etc.).

Develop the skills to find a job or internship.

• Complete your Profile in eRecruiting.
• Work with a Career Services staff member to develop your resume.
• Upload your resume in eRecruiting.
• Review a copy of our Job and Internship Search Packet.
• Attend Career Fairs both on and off campus.
• Complete a mock interview.
• Network with alumni through the Online Community.

Learn the application process for graduate or professional school.

• Attend the Graduate School Fair (fall semester).
• Participate in the Kaplan Test Drive program.
• Utilize the Career Library and online resources.
• Pick up a copy of the Applying to Graduate School packet.
• Meet with a career counselor to discuss your goals and to have your personal statement critiqued.
• Prepare for appropriate entrance exams (GRE, GMAT, etc.)

Identify and define your transferable skills and how to market them.

• Complete a mock interview.
• Network with alumni through the Online Community.
• Participate in Networking events (ex. Network Nights, Homecoming Brunch, Fairs, etc.).
• Review Resume Writing and Cover letter packets.
• Work with a Peer Career Advisor to develop your resume and cover letters.

Understand that the educational experience takes place in and out of the classroom.

• Take advantage of experiential learning opportunities (community service, athletics, clubs, part-time work, etc.).
• Shadow alumni and professionals in careers of interest to you.

Ultimately each person is responsible for his or her own career direction and decision-making. Career Services welcomes the opportunity to partner with you in this on-going process.