Living and Learning 111|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey environment in which talented individuals and exciting career opportunities can find each other. The goals of this integrated career planning and employment acquisition process are for Kutztown University students and alumni to: • Think of themselves as educated professionals with skills and abilities that have value to employers, • Think in terms of functional responsibilities rather than merely linking a major to jobs, • Acquire and develop the skills necessary to become self-reliant and informed decision makers, • Prepare for a competitive job market, and • Develop their potential of becoming self-reliant managers of their own careers. The following resources and services are available to assist students: One-on-One Appointments Students are encouraged to meet with a Career Coach to discuss major selections, career options and goals, internships and related experiences, individual job search strategies, effective interviewing techniques, and/ or other related concerns. Assessments and Evaluations To help students better identify their skills, abilities, and interests, the Career Development Center offers assessment instruments. Career Presentations and Workshops Employer panels and info sessions, resume/cover letter writing, job search and interviewing strategies, using social media in job searching, dining and workplace etiquette, and preparing for graduate and professional school. Fairs Internship, job and graduate school fairs are held each year. On-campus Interviewing Employers visit each semester to recruit and interview students for internships and full-time positions. Internships & Related Experiences Resources and support are offered to help prepare & connect students with job-shadowing and internship opportunities. Review Service Students are encouraged to have their resume, cover letter, and graduate admission essay reviewed, to develop successful professional writing skills. Interviewing Successful KU students practice interviewing with the career staff to be better prepared and more confident for real interviews. Handshake
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