Frequently
Asked Questions
- Do you offer assessment testing to assist me in identifying potential majors?
- Can I talk to someone about choosing a major and learning more about careers?
- How do I find that one job that is right for me?
- Does the Career Services Center help students with part-time job opportunities?
- Do many SCSU students get internships?
- When should a student begin to use the Career Services Center?
- What services are provided for graduating students seeking a full-time job?
- Do you charge a fee to use the Career Services Center?
- Who do I consult regarding credit for an internship?
- What are the average starting salaries and placement rates for SCSU grads?
Do you offer assessment testing to assist me in identifying potential majors?
The Career Services Center offers a variety of career exploration and assessment tools that can help students to evaluate their interests, values and abilities and choose potential majors and careers. Go to our Career Assessments page for more information.
Can I talk to someone about choosing a major and learning more about careers?
Absolutely! The Career Services Center has trained counselors to assist students with career exploration, major decisions, job searching, resume writing and any other career related issues.
How do I find that one job that is right for me?
The truth is that there is not just one right job for each person. There are numerous occupations for each individual where multiple talents can be applied. As you gain experience, learn more about the world of work and develop your career path, what you are looking for in a job or career will change. Allow yourself the flexibility to have an open mind and explore all of your options.
Does the Career Services Center help students with part-time job opportunities?
Within the Career Services Center there is a Student Employment Services office that lists on and off campus job opportunities. For more information click here: Student Employment Services.
Do many SCSU students get internships?
Internships are a valuable way to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field. Every year hundreds of students work at internships. Some of them are identified through the Career Services Center while some are located through academic departments.
When should a student begin to use the Career Services Center?
It is never too early to explore the variety of services offered by the Career Services Center. Even as a freshman or prospective student, the Career Services Center offers resources on career exploration and planning. Each freshman student will receive an Academic and Career Planning Portfolio from the Career Services Center during their first semester. This portfolio has a four-year planning guide that may assist you throughout your education to facilitate academic and career planning efforts. The portfolio also contains a list of campus resources that can help with academic and career planning.
What services are provided for graduating students seeking a full-time job?
A wide range of services are available to assist you with your job search. Through on-campus interviews, you can participate in actual job interviews with real employers. You may also register with the Career Services Center; which will refer your resumes to potential employers. Furthermore, the Career Services Center offers career fairs each year allowing students to explore different career fields, employers and types of employment. The Career Services Center website also hosts a wide variety of career and job searching information. Numerous seminars on a variety of topics regarding the job search process are conducted each year. Individual career counseling appointments and resume and cover letter critiques are also offered as a free service. In addition, the Career Development Council (a student organization sponsored by the Career Services Center) hosts mock interviews, employer panels and professional image seminars each year.
Do you charge a fee to use the Career Services Center?
No. All services offered by our office, including on-line services, are free to SCSU students and alumni.
Who do I consult regarding credit for an internship?
It is up to the individual academic department as to whether or not credit is granted. You will need to consult with your internship advisor to learn more.
What are the average starting salaries and placement rates for SCSU grads?
Starting salary, placement statistics and much more data can be found in our Career Resource area, located in the Career Services Center.
