Career Peer Advisors
What are Career Peer Advisors?
Career Peers work as paraprofessionals in the office of Career Services and contribute to the office in the following ways:
- Give Career Services presentations to the campus community
- Work individually with students in Career Resource Library
- Learn resume and cover letter critiquing skills
- Participate in special events
- Outreach to students regarding office events and programs
- Much more!!!
What do Career Peers gain?
- A great 3-credit internship experience
- The potential for $ in the second semester
- Resume writing/critiquing skills
- Presentation skills
- Helping skills
- Development of a personal career plan
Who should apply?
- This is a great experience for students interested in careers in higher education, counseling, teaching and communication, but if you are looking to get involved, develop public speaking skills, and help your fellow students, then this also might be a great experience for you. Students have participated from a range of majors including business, urban planning, communication, psychology, social sciences interdisciplinary, sociology and others.
From Our Peer Advisors:
- "The Career Peer Advisor program has taught me invaluable professional skills and was an amazing internship opportunity. It has given me the tools to pave the way for my future career goals and aspirations." – Dominick Lisi, Career Peer, Fall 2008, Spring 2009.
- "The Career Peer Program has given me invaluable knowledge in an encouraging environment with great people and exceptional resources." - Emma Donnelly, Career Peer, Fall 2007, Spring 2008.
- "The peer program is excellent for students of all career interests. As a peer, you gain skills that are necessary across many occupations and you also gain direction for your own future career path." - Lissa Townsend, Career Peer Advisor, Fall 2007, Spring 2008.
- "I learned so much about myself by being in this program." - Samantha Charles, Career Peer Advisor, Fall 2007, Spring 2008.
- "I encourage students in any area of concentration to pursue this opportunity. The staff is highly accommodating to your goals and interests and will provide you with the experience you desire." - Richard Hernandez, Career Peer Advisor, Fall 2008, Spring 2009
- "This is a great opportunity for an individual of any major to learn more about themselves and gain universally helpful skills, while simultaneously being able to help others." - Maria Tartaglia, Career Peer Advisor, Fall 2008, Spring 2009.
Qualifications:
Candidates for the position must possess excellent written and communication skills, the ability to work closely with others, and be willing to give a full year (2 semester) commitment. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred. Junior or senior standing for the 2009-2010 academic year preferred, unless you are a star sophomore!
Apply
Applications will be posted during the Spring 2010 semester.