In Focus

Even more important than the self-help opportunities is the face of Career Services: the staff. Highly trained professionals personally assist students one-on-one. Matt Norquist ’01 made an appointment with Career Services during his senior year. “We talked a lot about my options and the staff gave me a lot to think about,” said Norquist. “Folks really listened and were interested in helping find the best fit for me.” As a result, Norquist had a job offer from The Gallup Organization by the time he graduated.

Additional staff services also include mock interviews for students preparing to seek employment, and individual assistance on writing résumés and cover letters. Career Services-sponsored events, panels, seminars, and workshops throughout the year engage both students and alumni and supplement the personal attention students receive in the office.

Career Services assists approximately 1,000 students in a typical academic school year. And their efforts pay off: Employers take notice of applicants who are so well prepared. Last year, 38 percent of the students and alumni who participated in Teacher Interview Day, one of the office’s most popular events, were hired in different school districts.