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

A.        Our service provides assist and information to students and alumni in the following areas: Career Exploration, Job Search, and Graduate School Preparation. 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 RM 22. 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.  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 button 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:

·        Scheduled one-hour Career Exploration workshops.

·        Career counselors who are willing to 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, we have the following assistance:

·        Scheduled one-hour workshops that you can attend.

·        Videos that you can check out. 

·        Scheduled resume clinics when students can stop by CAS for help, no appointment necessary.

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

 After you have attended a workshop 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?   

Yes, we have the following assistance:

·        Scheduled one-hour workshops that you can attend.

·        Videos that you can check out. 

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

 After you have attended a workshop 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.        In addition to one-on-one discussion with Career Development staff, we offer two ways in which you can learn the finer points of dressing in a professional situation.

1)      We have an event called “Dressing for a Successful Interview,” which takes place once every spring semester.  This is a great way to learn about the latest styles and expectations of attire in an interview setting. 

2)      This subject is also discussed in our Interview workshop.

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

A.

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

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

3)      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:

1)      Career & Advising Services offers a workshop entitled, Applying to Graduate School that can help students find information on schools of interest and assist in the application process. 

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

3)      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.

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

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

Q.                Do you have information on upcoming 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 two 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 32 credits with a 3.0 GPA.  The Director of CAS is also the co-advisor of Ambassadors.  For more information:  www.lcsc.edu/ambassadors