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Participating in professional development activities like internships
and CoOps, case competitions, and career programs will enrich your
academic experience and prepare you for success in the workplace.
We encourage you to take advantage of the many professional development
programs and career exploration opportunities that will help you
select a major, narrow down your career options, and build your professional
portfolio, including:
The Clay Center and The Career Center: Partners in Your Success
The Clay Center works collaboratively with the
University Career Center in developing and hosting a wide variety of
professional development activities. While there are some
overlapping services, each office provides a distinct set of
services.
The Clay Center at VSB |
Bartley Hall 1054
Visit the Clay Center for:
- Academic advising concerns
- Specific information/requirements for VSB majors/minors
- Business internship leads, particularly if you wish to
earn academic credit
- Questions regarding professional
development programs sponsored by the Clay Center
The Career Center | Garey Hall
Visit the Career Center for:
- Counseling on the process of choosing a major, conducting a job search,
etc.
- Resume review and practice interviews
- Guidelines for resume, cover letter and thank you note writing;
interviewing skills, job search process
- Internship and full-time employment leads
- On-campus recruiting program
- Questions regarding Career Center-sponsored events
Professional
Development Programs
The Clay Center hosts programs each semester exclusively for VSB students, including:
- VSB
Majors Forum (fall)
- VSB
Majors Fair (spring)
- Job/Internship Search Strategies
- Academic Internship Information Sessions
- Special Topics (e.g. Working on Wall Street, Careers in Fashion, Dress for Success)
The Clay Center encourages VSB
students to get involved in campus-wide programs offered by the Career Center, including:
- Career Fair
- VSB Career Conference
- Non-Profit Career Fair
- Career Spotlights
Jobs N’ Java
- Resume Writing and Resume Review
- Interviewing Skills
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