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Career Planning

 

Do you need help with career planning? Do you ask yourself...

• What might be the most effective career choice for me?
• How do I research careers in science, computers, mathematics, and engineering?
• How do I find a job?
• Are internships useful for future jobs?

Laura Carter is the person to see! She is the Career Counselor specifically for students in the College of Science and Engineering. Laura has an extensive background in counseling, coaching, and training individuals and groups of all ages to make career decisions based on values, skills, and interests. She holds a graduate degree in Career Development from John F. Kennedy University.

 

Visit Laura at these locations:

• Student Resource Center (SCI 247)
            Wednesday  12pm - 2pm
        
• Career Center, Student Services Building, Room 256
            Thursday    11am - 1 pm
  
  Drop-in counselors are available between 11am-1pm Mon-Fri at the Career Center (Students Services room 206)

Drop in for quick answer or quick resume critique. Or make an appointment for longer discussion. Contact Laura Carter at 338-1762, lcarter@sfsu.edu or the SRC at 405-3955.

 

Laura Carter will help you:

• Assess your interests, skills and values so you can focus on the most effective career choice for you.
• Research careers in science and engineering using videos and hte Internet. She will help you answer questions such as:
  • What do I do with my major?
  • What is the future in this industry?
• Develop Job Search Strategies. You'll learn about:
  • Networking and informational interviewing
  • Revving up your resume
  • Acing that interview
  • Conducting a professional job search
  • Negotiating your salary
• Learn about internships
  • How important are they?
  • How do I find one?
  • How do I succeed at an internship?
  • Career Center internship information

Career Center resources for finding employment:

• MonsterTRAK Call 338-0161 for password.
  
• Career Center Binders in SSB 206
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• Student Job Search Handouts from the Career Center website such as career fair announcements, on-campus interviewing schedules, and MonsterTRAK listings (call 338-0161 for password)

 

E-mail: cosesrc@sfsu.edu -- Phone: (415) 405-3955 -- Science Building, Room 247

This page was last modified on Sept 20, 2005