Our Career Counselors will work with you at all stages of your professional development to help with a variety of needs. Whether you are in the process of choosing a major, changing a major, choosing a career, writing a résumé, exploring internship opportunities, or preparing for an interview, please let us help you.
Our Web site is intended to give you an overview of our services and to help you navigate your college experience, but the best way to achieve your dreams is to work closely with us and you can do that by making an appointment with your Career Counselor.
CAREER COUNSELING
Confused about your major? Not sure where you can go with your major? Don't have a major? Stop in Career Services and talk with a counselor. We are open Monday thru Friday 8:30am-5pm, G52 Student Union.
CAREER LIBRARY
The extensive Career Library is available to the public during normal office hours. It offers a wide variety of information on: general career goal planning; summer jobs; graduate, professional and undergraduate schools; resume writing; interviewing; specific career fields; and job opportunities. We also have books such as "Great Jobs for Biology Majors" and "Opportunities in Public Relations". For a list of some of the books we offer click here.
COMPUTER LAB
The Career Services Office offers online computer access to assist in career exploration as well as instruction on the use of FutureLinks which is an online job search and recruiting system utilized by the Career Services Office at Pitt Oakland.
INTEREST INVENTORIES
Interest inventories are offered to any student wishing to have a profile of his/her interests. We have many self assessment websites that you can take a look at. We also have an online assessment called Discover. This system ins online but you are able to explore the results and take a look at many different career options. You are also welcome to take the Strong Interest Inventory. Testing results for the SII can be printed out by a Career Counselor and discussed. Click here for to access the Interest Inventory.
MAJOR/MINOR SELECTION
Many students use Career Services when they are attempting to select a major, considering a transfer to another school, or when they are changing majors. You may also want to view the pamphlets located in our office "What can I do with this Major?". Another option is to use some self assessment websites to research how your personality may fit into a career and what fields are growing and will be needed in 2014. Take a look!
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL SELECTION
The Career Services Office provides assistance when students are deciding whether or not to go to graduate/professional school. You can also view an online resource for graduate school and graduate program information. Or view information about colleges and universities and graduate schools at Petersons.com.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops on resume writing, interviewing, job hunting, etc. are held at various times during the term. Keep an eye out for our Career and Professional Development Series!
RESUME REVIEW/DUPLICATION
Professional staff reviews resumes and the finished form may be duplicated through our office at no charge to the student. View our booklet on "How to Write a Resume". Resume workshops will be held throughout the school terms.
INTERNSHIPS
Internships are a valuable part of the employment process. It will increase your experience and ultimately help you when it comes time to look for a full-time position. To learn more click here.
ON CAMPUS INTERVIEWING
Employers come to interview seniors both at Pitt-Johnstown and on the Oakland campus in Pittsburgh. Mock Interviews are also available. Tips for interviews and a list of questions are available in our booklet "How to Interview for a Job".
PITT PLACEMENT (OAKLAND CAMPUS)
Pitt-Johnstown students and Alumni have FULL ACCESS to ALL services offered at the University Career Services Office in Pittsburgh. Pitt Placement offers an online job system, FutureLinks. All Pitt University students and alumni are able to manage their own online “portfolio” of documents, job searches and academic information from any internet capable personal computer! Students can obtain information about registering at www.careers.pitt.edu or by stopping in the Pitt-Johnstown Career Services Office.
JOB FAIRS
The Career Services Office provides access to several job fairs throughout the school year. This makes it possible to meet representatives from a large number of companies in one setting. Always take an ample supply of resumes and dress professionally. We also have worksheets such as "Job Fair Tips"; and "How to make a Job Fair work for you".
GRADUATE SCHOOL RESOURCES
Kaplan or Princeton Review will be visting Pitt-Johnstown during the Spring Term to offer FREE practice exams for the GRE's, GMAT's, LSAT's and the MCAT's. Applications are available in the office or online for the following tests required for admission to professional schools:
GRE Graduate Record Exam
GMAT Graduate Management Admissions Test
LSAT Law School Admissions Test
MCAT Medical College Admissions Test
CAREER RESOURCES
-Career Options
-Graduate Follow-Up Survey
-Employer Directories
-How to Find a Job
-How to Write a Resume
-How to Interview for a Job
-How to Write a Resume for a Part-time/Summer Job, Internship or Co-op Position