While it doesn't actually place people in their dream jobs, as Director James Westmoreland points out is a common misconception, his office does provide a laundry list of valuable resources and services for career development. Students are introduced to Career Services as early as freshman orientation and continually are encouraged to take advantage of its programs. Photo by Tony Rumple. Students within two semesters of graduation are encouraged to register with Career Services. Career Services provides copies of credentials files to prospective employers, at the request of employers or registrants.
Files are active for five years.
Photo by Linda Fox. As employers, alumni are in a position to consider fellow alumni as potential employees or to recommend them to other employers. Through PAN, alumni help new graduates make the transition from school to work, and help fellow alumni who are changing jobs, careers, or relocating to a new area. They may offer inside information about the local job market, or about the skills and academic requirements for careers in their field. Formerly located in Bloxton House, Career Services now is at 701 E. Fifth St.