At least they have something in common, that they both went to Cornell and took food science. It also shows them career opportunities and helps them to be aware of the Career Development Office and the services it can offer them. The program helps teachers, too. Yeah, that course is a real drag but you really need it,' and coming from outside they'll accept it. The first step is a classroom session taught by a career counselor from the Career Development Office.
Students learn what services the office provides and role-play interviews with alumni.
Later each student meets privately with a career counselor and chooses an alumni contact from a list of over 700 who have volunteered to provide career advice and are listed in a computer database maintained by the Career Development Office. We'll adjust our timelines next year. But, Alberta said, the office was pleased to be able to reach so many additional students and help them develop useful skills. The visits can have helpful side effects, Martin said. After identifying a potential contact, the student writes an introductory letter that is critiqued by a Career Development Office staff member before mailing.