A Special Note to Parents About The Career Development Center

Concerned that your son or daughter lacks direction? When you quiz them about "what they want to be when they grow up," do they give you a blank stare? Curious about what they will be able to do with a History or English major, "besides teach?" Encourage your son or daughter to drop by the Career Development Center and make an appointment for career counseling. Follow this link for a complete list of our services.

The following link from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is very helpful for parents who want information regarding the college career development process, and how to help their college-aged children through the maize of options: http://www.jobweb.com/Resources/Library/Parents/DEFAULT.htm

Four Year Career Plan

First Year

• Identify Interests, Skills & Values
• Research Majors and Related Careers
• Attend Student Activities Fair
• Attend Volunteer Fair
• Attend "What Can I Do With A Major In..?" Alumni Panels

Second Year

• Take Courses in Concentration(s)
• Conduct Informational Interviews
• Gain Experience Through Volunteerism and Part-time Jobs
• Investigate Study Abroad / Off-Campus Options
• Attend Career Center Workshops
• Continue First Year Activities

Third Year

• Gain Experience Through Internships
• Acquire Career Skills Through Campus Organizations
• Study Abroad or Off-Campus
• Research Graduate Schools
• Attend Career Center Workshops
• Attend Job & Internship Fairs

Fourth Year

• Update Resumes and Cover Letters
• Attend Career Center Workshops
• Attend Job Fairs
• Participate in On-campus Interviews
• Register with Resume Referral Service
• Apply to Graduate School
• Network, network, network!

Parents, you can share your unique expertise with Albright students by becoming a mentor. We have a simple way for you to help current students by telling them what you know, in an online format called "Ask JIM" (Jobs, Internships, Mentors). "Ask JIM" (Jobs, Internships, Mentors) gives you an opportunity to share your career knowledge, expertise, and insights with our students. It's as easy as logging on, submitting your information and deciding how often you want to be contacted!

You can also assist our students by posting a part-time position, internship or volunteer opportunity, which will provide a career-related work experience for an Albright student during the school year, Interim, or over the summer. Full-time positions are also welcomed for graduating seniors and alumni.

To enroll in "Ask JIM" (Jobs, Internships, Mentors) as a Mentor, click here.

To enroll in "Ask JIM" (Jobs, Internships, Mentors) as an Employer, click here.

Please contact us at 610-921-7630 or email careercenter@alb.edu with any questions about "Ask JIM" (Jobs, Internships, Mentors).