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While I sit here, trying to put myself in the shoes of freshmen and sophomores campus-wide, I think to myself, why should they be interested in the Career Services Center? Especially if they’re not particularly interested in getting a job, then it would seem kind of pointless, right?

If this seems about right, I have news for you: a visit to the Career Services Center would still benefit you enormously. There’s all sorts of things we can help you with, not just finding a job.

The only way I would eat my words is if you could answer “yes” to all of the following questions*:

• Can you explain why you chose your major or profession?
• Can you list at least five work-related skills and abilities you have?
• Can you name at least three fields of employment into which you might fit?
• Can you name at least five employers who hire people in your chosen field and clearly state why you are interested in working for each one?
• Have you prepared a resume with which you are satisfied (which our office has also looked at)?
• Do you have at least ten networking contacts with whom you regularly interact?
• Do you know the questions employers are likely to ask you in an interview?

These are just a few of the things we can help you out with, so stop by soon!

Have a great weekend!

Seghel

*All questions taken from our Overview of USF Career Services handout