2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

STUDENTaffairs / servicesThe following pages provide a brief overview ofStudent Affairs offices which serve students. Studentsseeking additional information are encouraged tocontact the particular office of interest.Career Services OfficeLOCATION: Harris HallCAMPUS TELEPHONE: (870) 460-1453 / FAX: (870) 460-1354MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3458, Monticello, AR 71656E-MAIL: hughesl@uamont.eduThe central purpose of Career Services is to help students prepare for academic andcareer success. Freshmen and sophomores are assisted with career assessment, valuesclarification, and occupational data to help them make informed choices of academicmajors. Juniors are provided opportunities for experiential learning (internships) anddiscovering the relationship of skills acquired to the broader work world. Career Serviceshelps prepare graduating seniors to be successful candidates by helping them translatetheir academic and co-curricular experiences into successful job campaigns or graduateschool applications.Specific services include:• FOCUS - A computerized career exploration program• The Self-Directed Search - an interest inventory• The MBTI - a personality assessment• JOBTRAK - a web resume registration and job search service•Credential Files• Internship resources• Workshops on a wide range of topics from choosing an academic major to job searchstrategies• A career resource library• Job listings for both part-time and full-time positions and internships• On-campus recruiting• Annual Career Fair• A home page on the World Wide Web with a directory of helpful career andemployment sites.Students can also receive assistance with developing their career goals, writingresumes and cover letters, learning job search strategies, and developing their interviewskills.Student Services41