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Services we provide:
Major and career exploration Career personality assessments Help research colleges and
universities Review resumes and cover
letters Practice formal interview skills Provide information on salary
and job outlook.
What is your meta-major?. . .Business
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
Arts
Humanities
Communications
DesignEducation
Social Sciences
Health Sciences
Public Safety
Quick Interview Tips• Research the Organization• Bring resume copies in a portfolio• Arrive at least 15 minutes early• Greet employer with a firm handshake• Be positive and direct with answers• Communicate how experience, skills and goals fit the job• Express your desire in obtaining the job• Thank interviewer, collect business cards and send thank you
letter/ e-mail.
Dress for Success Tips
Men
• Business suit and tie (Dark Blue, Grey or Black)
• Groomed head and facial hair
• Polished black shoes and dark socks
• Limit the aftershave or cologne
Women
• Neatly groomed hair, worn away from face
• Minimal make up and neutral nail polish
• Polished classic mid-height heeled, closed toed pumps
• Pants or Suit Skirts (Dark Blue, Grey or Black)
Quick Resume Tips• Tailor Resume for the
position• Highlight Skills &
Accomplishments• Only include GPA if over
3.0• Proofread and edit• Print on high quality
“Resume Paper” ( if submitting in person)
“Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play.
Every individual makes a difference.”- Jane Goodall
Why take a personality assessment?
• Find a career that matches your interests• Identify your strongest skills
• Determine your personality type• Discover what motivates you
What is an Internship?
An internship is a pre-professional experience that provides
an opportunity to gain relevant knowledge and skills prior to
starting out in a particular career field.
Am I Qualified for an Internship?
General Requirements
• Minimum of 12 credits completed
• GPA of 2.0 or above• Successful completion of ENC 1101
• Successful completion of MAT 0028
Ask the internship department about program specific courses you may need to take before you begin your internship.
Every program is different!
“Everybody has a calling. And your real job in life is to figure
out as soon as possible what that
is, who you were meant to be,and to begin to honor thatin the best way possible
for yourself.”- Oprah Winfrey
Are you a current Valencia Student looking for part-time employment? Do you have a GPA higher than 2.5? Are you enrolled for at least 6 credit hours in the Fall or Spring?
You may be qualified to work on campus!Stop by and ask for an application at these departments!
Student DevelopmentBuilding 2 room 150
The DepotBuilding 4 room 121
Atlas LabBuilding 2 room 105
The LibraryBuilding 4 room 202
Orientation TeamBuilding 2 room 171
Learning CenterBuilding 3 room 100
Ask your advisor about the work-study program!
CAREER OF THE MONTH
Medical Illustrator
A medical illustrator is a professional artist with specialized training and advanced education in medicine,
science, art, design, visual technology, and media techniques.
As visualization specialists, they create imagery that advances
medical science knowledge and empowers health literacy for patients
and the public.
Many are business owners and entrepreneurs in the marketplace.