Getting involved in clubs and networking with businesses are very helpful in preparing for the future after graduating. Whether you make the decision to go on to graduate school or prepare to search for a career, it is equally helpful to reach out to these organizations. A great place that helps students in their venture to achieve these goals is the Career Center.
Visiting the Career Center is a great way to get expert advice on resumes, graduate school applications, interviews, etc. Staff that work at the Career Center are great at critiquing and giving valuable input on a variety of different work to make it the best it could be. It is highly recommended to take advantage of this tool, you will be glad you did. Another great way to build your resume or to be more involved at school would be joining a club or organization.
Just recently passed was Stockton's semi-annual Get-Involved-Fair, hosted by the Office of Student Development. This occurs at the beginning of each semester where over 100 clubs line the halls, from A wing through I wing, with the purpose of encouraging students to join their club. This fair gives students the opportunity to become a part of not only clubs, but different organizations and community services as well. With a wide array of options, one could pick from clubs that involve hobbies, like the jiu-jitsu club or fencing club, or clubs that are focused on fundraising and giving back to the community, like the occupational therapy club.
There are also organizations, like Relay for Life, or community services like Service Learning. For those who are primarily interested in seeking a career, there is a great opportunity coming up. Coming up on February 6th is the Career Fair, presented by the Career Center. This fair gives students the great opportunity to meet potential employers or acquire internships. Even if students are not quite ready to search for employment, it is a great way to get ideas, network and build business relationships.
It is important to jump on these opportunities when they present themselves. Keep an eye out for the flyers advertising on the designated bulletin sites all around school. If you have any questions on up coming events involving the Career Center or Student Development you can visit them at their office in the Campus Center. If you want general or specific information regarding graduate school, you can visit the Office of Graduate Admissions in F-101. The competition is strong at both the graduate and career level. Utilizing these services and opportunities are just some of the ways to guarantee your future success.
