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Student Services

Career Fitness Fair
February 12, 2009
Teacher Recruitment Interviews 
April 24, 2009

The New "Facts of Life"
According to the Journal of Career Planning & Employment:  "On average, a student leaving college today can expect to have from 3 to 5 careers and 10, 11, or 12 jobs during a work life that will last 40 to 50 years." Those are current career facts.

What can you do to prepare yourself?
Visit Career Services, located in Library 100 on the Senior Campus, and in A-17 at the College of Technology. We can help you learn the skills you need to take charge of your career and plan for the transition from college to career.
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Our Services

Exploring Career Options:  
Career Counseling: Make an appointment for career counseling and advising. Professionals will listen to your needs and then work with you to develop a plan to reach your career goals. 

Remember that Career Services professionals act only as your "coach" --it's up to you to make your career plan a reality. Appointments are available Mon-Fri mornings, or use "Walk in Wednesday" service (no appointment necessary) from 10-noon. 

Learn more about yourself by taking the Self-Directed Search career interest inventory for an additional fee. It won't tell you "what to be when you grow up" but it will help identify your interests that relate to career options.

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Career Resource Library: Books, DVD's/videos, and other resources help students with career exploration, employer information and job listings, and job search how-to books.
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MCIS: Montana Career Information System; automated guidance information which identifies Occupations & Employment, Education & Training, Financial Aid & Scholarships.
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Choosing Careers & Majors: PowerPoint overview of the career planning process. 
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Cooperative Education: Links students with paid work experience in their field of study while they earn academic credit.
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Career Testing Links to help you prepare for graduate and professional exams.
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Get credit for what you already know!

Consider College Level Examination Program (CLEP) & DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) testing at the College of Technology campus.
Seeking Part-Time Employment While In College:
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CareerLink: Currently enrolled students seeking part-time or temporary employment in the community may access job vacancy announcements, manage résumés, more.
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Community Service Work study: Eligible work study students may work part-time in a community service agency in Billings.
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Work study: On-campus part-time jobs for students eligible for work study are posted on the web.
Pursuing Career Employment After Graduation:
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Credential File Service: Those headed for K-12+ teaching positions, or applying to multiple grad schools, may benefit from this service.
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On-Campus Interviews: Recruitment interviews with employers from business and education.
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Career Fairs: On-campus opportunities for employers and students to meet in an informal atmosphere.

At Montana State University-Billings, professionals can assist you with the career process: from identifying your skills, interests, and abilities and knowledge related to career options to securing career employment after graduation.

While you are responsible for your career decisions, Career Services can equip you with job-search strategies which can be used whenever career and job changes occur throughout your lifetime.

There are no surefire approaches, but a planned career campaign promotes success in the transition from backpack to briefcase, from college to career.

Now you know the "new" facts of life. Email or visit the Career Services staff today!

Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations may review Policies & Procedures.

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