Career & Advising Services || Lewis-Clark State College

Q. What does the Career & Advising Services office do?

A. Our service provides assistance and information to students and alumni in the following areas: Career Exploration, Job Search, and Graduate School Preparation. In addition CAS advises all Undeclared Students who have not yet chosen a major. Please visit our website at www.lcsc.edu/CAS for more information.

Q. Where should I go for information about jobs available at your institution?

A. The Career & Advising Services (CAS) office on the campus of LCSC helps students locate employment. CAS is located in Reid Centennial Hall Room 110. www.lcsc.edu/cas/about.htm

Q. Can Career & Advising Services help me find a job?

A. We have three programs that can help LCSC students find jobs:

1. Job Match - This program helps us provide a “match” between job openings posted by local employers and interested students. Employers using this program understand the unique needs of college students and are willing to work with you. You must be a currently enrolled student to use this program. Come in to our office to view specific positions.

2. Work-Study – Our office, in cooperation with the Financial Aid Office, houses current information about on-campus positions. If you are a current student, are eligible for financial aid, and have been awarded work study funds, come see us for these positions.

3. Placement Bulletin – Our website contains a list of professional job openings for graduates, updated daily. To see these positions, visit our website at www.lcsc.edu/CASbulletin.

Q. What opportunities do students at LCSC have for out-of-class positions, or internships, at your institution?

A. Internships for LCSC students are developed through the many academic divisions on campus. Contact your division for information on what they offer. You might also visit this part of the Career & Advising Services website: www.lcsc.edu/CAS/grtsites.htm

Q. How successful are your graduates?

A. One of the ways we evaluate the success of our graduates is by learning about occupational trends after graduation. To see current statistics regarding LCSC recent graduates, visit the Graduate Follow-Up Surveys links (bottom left corner) on our website at www.lcsc.edu/CAS

Q. Can you help me decide on a major or find a new career?

A. Once you have decided on a career, it will be easy to decide which major would best prepare you for the position. We can help you in the following ways:

· Career Counselors can meet with you to assist in your decision making.

· DISCOVER, a computer program in our office, can assess your skills, interests, and values in such a way as to help guide you into the field that best fits.

Also, if you have an idea of what you’d like to do, you can research the field and possible choices on the DISCOVER program and in our resource library.

Q. Can you help me create a resume and cover letter?

A. Yes, offer the following assistance:

· DVDs/Videos that you can check out or view in our office.

· Many books, periodicals, and samples in our library of resources.

After you have attended a workshop, listened to a presentation given by a CAS representative in your class, or watched our video, you can make an appointment for additional one-on-one assistance with your resume and cover letter.

Q. Can you help me prepare for the interview process?

A. Yes, we offer the following assistance:

· DVDs and Videos that you can check out or view in our office.

· Many books, periodicals, and samples in our library of resources.

After you have attended a workshop, listened to a presentation given by a CAS representative in your class, or watched our video, you can reserve your spot in our Mock Interview Opportunities. This is an opportunity for you to interact with employers from the community or our office to simulate real life interview situations.

Q. How can I determine what is proper dress when I apply for a job?

A. We offer the following assistance:

· Schedule an appointment with a member of the Career & Advising staff to learn the finer points of dressing in a professional situation.

· Many books, periodicals, and samples can be found in our library.

Q. How do I find out information about an employer?

A. We offer the following assistance:

· Use one of the Career & Advising Services student computers to research an employer on the web.

· You may also find information in the Career & Advising Services resource library.

· Other ways to research employers include reading the local newspaper, speaking with individuals who work at that place of employment, and speaking with your instructors and/or advisors.

Q. What kinds of services are available to learn about Graduate School?

A. Whether you are at the beginning stages of the graduate school process or are ready to submit your application, Career & Advising Services can help! Here are a few ways:

· Applying to Graduate School Seminar (offered during fall semester) can help students find information on schools of interest and assist in the application process.

· Students and alumni can also meet individually with a staff member to discuss specific needs and to receive in-depth, personalized assistance.

· There are a number of useful resources in the Career & Advising Services resource library to assist in preparing for the graduate school experience.

Q. How can you help prepare for graduate school admission exams (i.e. GRE, GMAT, MCAT…)?

A. Helping students conduct research to locate information is the best way Career & Advising Services can assist:

· In the resource library, we provide test registration materials, study/preparation books, and other resources you can use to learn more about the exams.

· Students can access on-line exam websites that can be of great aid in research.

Q. Do you have information about Commencement?

A. Career & Advising Services is currently responsible for Commencement. Up-to-date information can be obtained in our office or on the Commencement website at: http://www.lcsc.edu/collegeinfo/graduation

Q. Do you have a computer I can use?

A. Career & Advising Services provides five student computers in our office. Students can print up to 10 pages with no charge.

Q. How do I become involved in the Ambassador Honor Society?

A. Applications are sent to eligible LCSC students each summer for the coming year. Students are eligible when they have completed 30 credits with a 3.0 GPA. The Director of CAS is also the co-advisor of Ambassadors. For more information: www.lcsc.edu/studentclubs/ahs/