No, we will not place you in a job. However, you are encouraged to meet with a career counselor or attend a workshop to enhance your job search skills (resume and cover letter writing, interview tips, networking ideas, etc.). We do host a job posting site, College Central Network (http://www.collegecentral.com/plu/), where employers who are specifically recruiting PLU students post positions. In the fall and spring semester we host a Career, Internship, & Graduate Program fair that invites employers who are looking for you to campus. So, while we won’t get you a job, we are a supportive resource in your search.
It is never too soon to get started! Meeting with a career counselor early in your college career can help you find a major that will be a good fit for you, help you identify your skills and abilities, help you identify careers that you might want to pursue, and be a companion in your search for vocation.
We have some great resources online to help you with your resume and cover letter. Call the Ramstad Commons (253-535-7459) and see if you can get a last minute appointment with a career counselor to review your resume, if one of us isn’t available within your time frame, then ask for the login information for Ready Made Resume. Even if you can’t get an appointment in time to have this resume reviewed, set one up for later and be prepared for the next time you find a really great job posting.
Your friend was most likely talking about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). It isn’t a personality test, but an assessment of your preferences. The MBTI is a useful resource in helping you learn more about yourself; which can provide useful in helping you identify your best environments for being successful. You will need to meet with a Career Counselor to decide if this is the right assessment for you and to interpret the results. Call the Ramstad Commons (253-535-7459) to set up an appointment.
Most likely you are speaking about the Strong Interest Inventory. The Strong is an assessment that guides you through a process to identify the functional areas (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional) where you have the most interest. This tool can help you see patterns in your interests and will give you ideas about careers and/or majors to explore. You will need to meet with a Career Counselor to decide if this is the right assessment for you and to interpret the results. Call the Ramstad Commons (253-535-7459) to set up an appointment.
Yes, you can use our services up to two years after graduation. You can also create an account at College Central Network. Please go to Alumni Resources.
Career Development offers a variety of presentations/workshops that can be custom fit to your needs. Give us a call at 253-535-7459. Let us know what you need and we will see which resources will best fit your need. For more information, please go to the Faculty and Staff Resources page.
Career Development uses College Central Network http://www.collegecentral.com/plu/ for posting full-time, career track positions for our students and alumni. College Central Network is free for employers to post positions and free for students and alumni to search.
If you are interested in recruiting on-campus on a date separate from our Fall or Spring semester Career, Internship, & Graduate Program fair, please call the Career Development office (253-535-7459) and speak with Bobbi Hughes, Director of Employer Relations. Please note that we do not offer tabling on-campus during the last week of classes, finals week, or summer session.
Please send an email to Career Development at career@plu.edu with your mailing address to be added to our database. If you have additional questions about the fair, then please call the Ramstad Commons front desk 253-535-7459 and ask to speak with Bobbi Hughes.