The first is to assist midshipmen with career development. This starts when they are plebes and continues until they graduate. The department arranges campus visits by representatives from industry for presentations and interviews. The department also conducts lectures on resume preparation and interview techniques, and maintains a library of books, periodicals and videotapes related to employment. In addition, the department is equipped with computers, telephones, laserjet printers, fax machines and a full database of companies that hire graduates.
Career counseling is provided on an individual basis by the department head and staff.