About
Career Services
Mission Statement:
The Office of Career Services strives to empower Lander students and alumni to achieve professional success in a diverse and global economy.
Vision Statement :
Career Services strives to assist students and alumni in developing self-knowledge about career choices, providing an array of career development opportunities along with current resources for professional development and research. Career Services reaches out to build strong relationships with the community and employers. Our goal is to become the primary resource for career information on Lander’s campus.
Career Counseling:
Students are encouraged to meet with a career counselor for a personal, one-on-one consultation. Topics include resume building, interview skills, choosing a major and successful job search strategies.
Job Postings:
The Office of Career Services provides an online job-posting board for both students and alumni to search for employment or volunteer opportunities in surrounding communities & across the globe.
Career Fairs:
Career Services prepares students for effective job searches and offers opportunities for them to connect with employers through on-campus career fairs , and on-campus recruiters.
Workshops & Seminars:
Upon the request of faculty members, a career counselor will present classroom workshops geared toward specific career development topics. Additional seminars are held during the year at various campus locations to give students increased opportunity to attend outside the classroom.
Grad School Fairs:
Recognizing that Lander is just the beginning for many students, the Office of Career Services hosts a Grad School Fair each fall. Universities from across the region visit Lander's campus to offer students insight into their graduate study program.
Other Resources available:
· Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Tests
· Career Resource Library
· Small Computer Lab for Job Search
Career Services Scope:
The primary focus of Career Services is on currently enrolled Lander students; however, the full range of available services is also offered at no charge to Lander alumni, Lander employees, and family members of Lander employees.