Career Services

"Cheshire Puss," (she began), "would you please tell me which way I ought to go from here?"
"That depends on where you want to get to," said the Cat.
"I don't much care where . . . ," said Alice.
"Then it doesn't matter which way you go," said the Cat.
--Lewis Carroll,
Alice in Wonderland

We suggest that you try to become a bit more decisive than Alice.

But HOW -- you may well ask -- do I DO that!?!?!

The answer is (relatively) simple:

Learn more about yourself (your skills, interests, values, and personality)
Discover how your academic major relates to possible careers
Explore several career fields (including specific positions within those fields) to determine which is the best "fit" for your unique qualifications and interests

To learn more about yourself, Career Services invites you to visit our office and ask about our Career Decisions Kit, the CEI (Career Exploration Inventory), and the Discover program. We also suggest you visit the Counseling Center on campus for more individual assistance.

To discover how academic majors relate to possible careers, AND to explore those fields in more detail, we recommend the two on-line "MAJOR" guides listed below. The career library in our office also contains more detailed information on a variety of career options, and we invite you to use it!!

Career Services' ON LINE Resources by Department

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What Can I Do With My Degree?

And, finally, we offer this rudimentary four-year plan, to guide your steps toward success as a student at Texas A&M University–Commerce.

FRESHMAN YEAR
SOPHOMORE YEAR
JUNIOR YEAR
SENIOR YEAR

FRESHMAN YEAR
Self and Career Awareness

Consider college as preparation for your life
Enroll in core courses with the help of academic advisors
Make a tentative selection of a major field
Explore clubs, organizations and extracurricular activities for personal development
Get to know faculty, staff, administrators
Improve interpersonal skills by meeting new people
Get a part-time job; develop effective work habits
Attend job fairs and career programs
Begin to consider possible career choices; talk to an advisor about career options and employment trends

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Assessment and Exploration

Research specific careers and qualifications
Investigate the employment outlook for your options
Complete self-assessment: values, skills, interests and goals
Continue to be active in extracurricular activities and to develop interpersonal skills
Attend job fairs and career programs
Check into and participate in co-ops or internships
Discuss career questions with an advisor or counselor
Develop a basic resume

JUNIOR YEAR
Evaluating Career Options

Review academic plan in relation to career options
Take electives in other areas to enhance your qualifications
Get a part-time job or internship in a related field
Research career options and trends thoroughly in relation to your interests, skills, values and goals
Join professional organizations
Research specific information about employers
Do informational interviewing for career information and employer contacts
Make career choices involving employment or graduate school
Update your resume
Attend job fair and career programs
Continue to seek advice from faculty, advisors and administrators

SENIOR YEAR
Realization - Making Decisions

Complete course requirements for major
Discuss career choices with advisor
Keep up contacts with faculty, advisors and administrators
Con relevant work experience
Attend job fairs and career programs
Update and polish your resume
Participate in on-campus and off-campus interviews
Follow up on job vacancy announcements
Send resumes and letters of inquiry to target employers
Evaluation career employment options
Make career decision and prepare for employment