Career Linkages

4 - Year Career PlanFirst Year• CompleteCL001.• Getinvolvedincampuslifeandstudentactivities.• ScheduleanappointmentwithCareerLinkages’stafftofamiliarizeyourselfwithourservicesandresources.

• Attendcareerprogramsandevents.

Second Year• CompleteCL002.• Researchcareerfields.• Exploretheacademicandexperientialrequirementsforenteringacareer,professionorgraduateschool.

• Worktowardleadershippositionsinclubsandorganizations.• Continuebuildingyourresumewithassistancefromourstaff.• Attendcareerprogramsandevents.

Third Year• CompleteCL003.• Participateinanexperientiallearningopportunity.• Attendcareerandgraduateschoolfairstonetwork.• Scheduleamockinterviewtosharpenyourinterviewingskills.

Fourth Year• CompleteCL004.• Begincontactingemployersofinteresttoyou.• MakeanappointmentwithCareerLinkagestohelpwithyourjobsearch.

• Participateinmockinterviewstoprepareforemploymentandgraduateschoolinterviews.

Your Career Connection

Office of Career Linkages

UniversityCenter,Room206

(573) 651-2583fax: (573) 651-2532

OfficeofCareerLinkagesOneUniversityPlazaMS1000CapeGirardeau,MO63701-4799

EqualOpportunityEmployer/AffirmativeActionInstitution

Career Linkages Your Career Connection

What we offer ...CareerLinkagesprovidesservicesandresourcesforallstudentsandalumni.OuruniquepartnershipwithMissouri’sDivisionofWorkforceDevelopment(DWD)provideseachstudenttwo advisors: academic and career.Whetheryouneedhelpexploringcareers,choosingamajor,gainingcareer-relatedexperience,critiquingyourresume,developingjobsearchskillsorfindinganinternship,weareheretoassistyoueachstepoftheway.

Each advisor can assist with:•Computerizedcareerassessment•Careerdevelopmentplanning•Careeradvising•Workshopsandpresentations•Careerproficiencychecks

•Careerfairinformation•Jobandinternshipsearches•Interviewskills•On-campusinterviews

Career Proficiency ChecksInpartnershipwiththeMissouriDivisionofWorkforceDevelopment,theUniversityhasdevelopedfourcareerproficiencychecks.Thisgroundbreakingapproachisaproactivecareersearchprocessrequiringthefollowingproficienciesaremettoensurethatallstudentsconnectbothacademicandcareerplanning.

CLOO1: Preliminarysteptoconnectacademicandcareerplanning.StudentscompleteaWeb-basedcareerassessmentsuchasFOCUS.Co‑requisite:Ul100First-YearSeminar

CLOO2: StudentsdiscussFOCUSresultswithcareeradvisor,registerforMissouriCareerSource.comandexplorepart-time/summerjobsthatrelatetocareerinterest.Pre‑ or co‑requisite: CLOO1

CLOO3: Studentsdemonstrateminimalproficiencyinfindinganopenpositionintheirfield,craftingacoverletterandresumefortheposition.StudentsupdatetheirprofilesonMissouriCareer Source.com.Prerequisite: CLOO2

CLOO4: Studentsdemonstrateadvancedproficiencyinfindinganopenpositionintheirfield,creatingacoverletterforthatopeningandtailoringaresumefortheposition,orfollowspecificdepartmentalguidelinesfortheiracademicprograms.StudentsupdatetheirprofilesonMissouriCareerSource.com.Prerequisite:CLOO3

Questions? 1. Can I get help selecting a major?Ourcareerprofessionalsaretrainedintheuseofavarietyofassessmentsdesignedtohelpyouexamineyourpersonalcharacteristicsandmatchthemwithpotentialcareertitles.

2. Can I get help developing my re sume and cover letter?CareerLinkagesoffersfreeresumecritiquestoassiststudentsandalumniindevelopingeffectiveresumesandcoverletters.

3. How do I prepare for an employ ment interview?Interviewingisaskillthatisdevelopedthroughpractice.CareerLinkageshascareerprofessionalswhowillconductamockinterviewwithyou,tailoredtoyourprofession,andthenprovideconstructivefeedback.

4. Can I get assistance with intern ships?Yes!Positionsmaybepaidorunpaidandcollegecreditcanbeearned(atthediscretionofyourdepartment).

Call (573) 651-2583 to schedule an appointment.

Career Linkages is also your part-time employment connection!

Go to:semo.edu/careerlinkages/students/part_time.htm