Some academic units on campus post job openings received on special bulletin boards for student access. It's important to be aware of your own personal network and start early to expand your connections. More positions than ever are obtained as a result of actively networking in the desired career field. Professional associations Many have student chapters or allow students to join at a discounted rate. Association meetings are an excellent way to network with professionals in the field.
Most groups also have membership directories which can also be helpful in making contacts.
The Alumni Association can assist you in networking by providing computer printouts of alumni by major, geographic area, type of position and type of organization. Always follow up with a phone call for best results. You can use the Internet access computers in the CSC Career Research Library, you can use computers on campus which are Internet accessable, or you can dial into the KSU Mail system or a commercial Internet provider from home. Be sure to also to check out our Resource Links to find valuable career and job information elsewhere on the net.