| What can you do to prepare
yourself? |
| Visit Career Services, located in Library 100
on the Senior Campus, and in A002 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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We can help if you are............. |
| Exploring Career Options:
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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.
While no assessment can tell you "what to be when you grow up,"
it is useful to learn more about yourself by identifying
interests that relate to career options. Consider taking the Self-Directed
Search or other career interest inventory. |
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Career Resource Library: Books,
brochures, and online resources help students with career
exploration, employer information and job listings, and job
search how-to strategies. |
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MCIS: Montana Career Information System;
FREE 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 work experience in their field of study
while they earn academic credit and, often, a wage. |
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Career
Assessment Links 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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, 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! |
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