If you missed Wednesday’s Career Fair, there are still plenty of opportunities on campus for job preparation help.
Career Services, who put on the fair, is always available on the third floor of the Idaho Student Union Building —formerly known as the Idaho Commons. Career Services offer a wide variety of resources for students who are feeling lost.
Many students feel more lost after the Career Fair because of the unequal number of employers from different fields at the event. At first glance, it’s easy to see the majority of employers at the fair are from STEM related fields. Those who aren’t wanting to pursue those fields may feel like there aren’t as many opportunities for them out in the “real world.”
Visiting Career Services is one great way for students to figure out what career opportunities are out there for them.
The best part is that all of its services are free. Especially as starving college students, anything free is a huge incentive. Career Services offers career assessments for those who may be feeling lost in their major, job and internship opportunities, resume and cover letter tips, interview tips and much more.
Another great resource it offers are career advisors. These advisors are available to help students figure out possible majors or a career best fitting of their interests. This is great because they offer not only help in choosing a major that best fits you, but a career that best fits you as well.
College isn’t for everyone, and sometimes it takes actual college experience to figure that out. Career advisors can help you figure out feasible careers that don’t require a college degree — careers you may enjoy.
It also offers informational interviews and job shadowing programs to learn about the field you may be considering.
If you want to spend a little bit more time contemplating and figuring out a major that best fits you, perhaps enroll in INTR 201. This is a class offered in both the fall and spring called Major/Career Exploration and Decision Making.
This is a one-credit class where students learn about various careers through career assessments, occupation and industry research and information interviews.
If none of these resources seem helpful, visit Career Services anyway and the advisors can figure out a method for choosing a career tailored to your individual needs.
Career Services offers two career fairs each year. The second career fair of this year will be in the spring on Feb. 5 from 2-6 p.m. in the Kibbie Dome.
Nicole Hindberg can be reached at [email protected]