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The COVE Career Center Getting Started

We’re the “Go To” for your “How To’s”.

Here’s the deal…just start.

Pick something that interests you and pursue it. Once you take a few steps, the intersection of what interests you and what your good at will start coming into focus. If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Stop in at the KSC or schedule an appointment on Handshake to learn more about any of these recommended steps.

First Years and Sophomores
  1. Values exercise and  personality assessments (Myers Briggs) 
  2. Working on campus
  3. Career and internship exploration
  4. Selecting a major
Sophomores and Juniors
  1. Job exploration (Strong Interest Inventory)
  2. Resume writing
  3. Interview skills
  4. Internships
Juniors and Seniors
  1. Job searching
  2. Networking
  3. LinkedIn
  4. Graduate school
  5. Informational interviews
  • First Years and Sophomores
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