Welcome to the Career Center! Click on the links below to explore the programs and services we offer to students, alumni and employers! Statement of Purpose
To inspire, educate and motivate students and alumni to take an active role in their career development and in discerning their vocation by providing them with the necessary guidance and support, programs and services. Programs and Services Another valuable resource we offer access to is College Central, which includes listings of jobs, internships, on-campus recruiting opportunities and mentors. Career Action Plan
The Career Action Plan (CAP) at the Mount is a four-year program which guides students through a systematic career development process. Highly experiential in nature, the program is based on our belief that work is a "calling", a vocation that gives your life purpose and meaning. Each year of the CAP includes a checklist of suggested activities to develop a student's skills and career readiness. Career Assessment/Testing
The Career Center offers several programs and inventories to help students assess their interests, skills and values and to increase their knowledge about the world of work. The services include: - FOCUS
This easy-to-use computerized career guidance and information system helps students with the decision-making process involved in planning for a career. With Focus, complete a self-assessment of your interests, values and skills and then see how they relate to majors and potential careers. Focus II is available online.
The following inventories are available in the Career Center. - Campbell Interest and Skill Survey
- Myers Briggs Type Indicator
- Self Directed Search
Click here for more information. Internships
Internships are hands on experiences that relate to a specific major or career interest and usually involve training and responsibilities for which the student has already completed appropriate coursework. An internship may be full-time or part-time for the duration of a semester or summer. Internships can be paid or unpaid. Students may receive college credits for an internship. Click here for more information. Mock Interview Program
The Mock Interview provides you with the opportunity to practice your interview skills in a face-to-face interview situation. The session will enable you to observe your verbal and nonverbal communication on videotape and to receive constructive feedback from a Career Center staff member or guest interviewer. Mock interviews are scheduled throughout the year. Call the Career Center, x5202, to schedule an appointment. Résumé Critique
Employers spend 30-60 seconds examining your résumé. A decision is then made to either discard, file, or further consider your qualifications. Will your résumé pass the acid test used by employers? Contact the career center to have your resume reviewed or if you need to get one started. Our goal is for you to produce a high quality, results oriented résumé that will intrigue the employer enough to want to interview you. Please note: Your résumé must be critiqued by a Career Center staff member in order to participate in On-Campus Recruiting! Click here for resume and cover letter tips! Workshops & Seminars
The Career Center offers a wide range of workshops and seminars to prepare students for job searching and graduate school. Numerous skill building programs such as Résumé Writing, Internship Information Sessions, Interview Preparation, etc., are offered throughout the year to prepare students for the "real world". Click here to view the calendar for workshop and seminar dates. On-Campus Recruiting
Representatives from corporations, government, social service agencies, and school systems visit the campus each year to interview students for employment. Click on the Calendar of Events for a list of companies coming to campus. Check out this month's Careerline for detailed company information. Resume Referral Service
A large number of organizations who are unable to participate in on-campus recruiting have requested resumes from our students. For companies currently requesting resumes, see the Careerline. Calendar of Events
The Mount co-sponsors several major fairs each year through participation in three regional college consortiums. The Career Center also promotes other local, regional, and national fairs. Click here for more information. Alumni Network
The Career Center maintains a webpage of alumni and other friends of the Mount who have volunteered to serve as contacts and mentors for jobs and internships. Students registered with College Central Network can access the list from their homepage on College Central. Select "Search for Mentors" and enter the password: theMount. We can help link current students with these mentors. Contact the Career Center for more information. Alumni interested in participating in the service register at: www.msmary.edu/mentoring. Enter the password: theMount. Click here for more information. | 
