Career Services staff assist students in their career planning by offering guidance and information to those choosing a major, developing career plans, searching for graduate school, or seeking employment opportunities. Programs, activities and individual appointments are offered to assist students in developing a general perspective of life/work planning, as well as evaluating and effectively implementing specific job search strategies.
Some of the many services and resources available through Career Services are:
- Self-assessment tools to assist with choosing a major and developing career plans
- Information on specific careers and employers
- Resume, cover letter, and interviewing workshops and information handouts
- Career and Job Fairs
- Opportunities to meet and network with SMU alumni
- Career Exploration class (PD 101)
- Job Search Strategies class (PD 201)
- Listings for full/part -time employment and summer jobs
- Graduate School information
- Professional School Information
- Individual Appointments
Students are encouraged to visit Career Services early in their college career to develop the most effective career path. Questions regarding Career Services should be directed to the Director of Career Services. |