CMU Career Guide 2016-17 Career Guide | Page 4

OUR PROGRAMS BUILD YOUR BRAND Stop by Ronan Hall 240 for a walk-in peer-to-peer advising appointment. Our REACH Advisors are trained to help you with resumes, cover letters, and general career guidance, including navigating our career management platform Handshake. ACE YOUR INTERVIEW Mock Interviews provide an opportunity to practice communication and interviewing skills in a simulated interview setting. Our peer-topeer interviewers craft an experience that fits your field of study while providing feedback that focuses on verbal and non-verbal strategies. Schedule a Mock Interview through Handshake to practice communicating your experiences, skills, interests, and goals. MAKE A DIFFERENCE Make a difference in the State of Michigan through the Capital City Internship Program. All students, regardless of major and grade level, are encouraged to participate. Free transportation and parking can be arranged. Opportunities are available all semesters through Career Services. DRESS TO IMPRESS Our dedicated student Sales Associates are here to help you look your best at your next interview or networking event. To submit an application for FREE professional clothing, see page 39 or stop by the store located in the lower level of the Bovee University Center (117) to inquire about the process. CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS The Employer Spotlight program educates undergraduate and graduate students as early as freshman year to prepare for their careers. Network with featured employers on campus to learn about future internship and job opportunities. Utilize Handshake to see the calendar of employers on campus and to stay up-to-date on current employer events. REQUEST A PRESENTATION OutREACH AMBASSADORS 4 You may request a presentation on any career-related topic of choice, including developing application materials, interviewing, and networking with employers. Contact the OutREACH team by emailing your request to [email protected].