CAREER ASSISTANT
CAREER SERVICES,  SUNY CORTLAND

What is a Career Assistant?

The Career Assistant (CA) is a para-professional support staff person with responsibilities of assisting students, staff and alumni who call or visit the Career Services office.  The position is open to all majors.  Current Career Assistants mention they applied for the position to enhance their own careers and help others.

What does a Career Assistant do?

Primarily Career Assistant’s are “front-line” staff responsible for helping students with a variety of concerns.  They assist with career issues such as:

		*Resume Writing and Critiques		*Researching a Major
		*Exploring Graduate Programs		*Job or Internship Searches
		*Advertisement of Various Programs		

In addition to working in the office, some Career Assistants may do presentations about various Career Services topics and plan career panels.  Also throughout the year, Career Assistants can be involved in major events such as: Teacher Recruitment Days, Summer Job and Internship Fair, Grad School Day, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, etc.  

Requirements:

	*Dedication, responsibility, and creativity
	*Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel programs
*Commitment to helping others
*Availability for three - five hours per week, includes one hour of training; preference given to those available Monday and/or Thursday afternoon from 1:30-3:30
	*Maintain good academic standing
	*One year commitment, with the exceptions of student teaching, study abroad and 
	   internships
	*Open to all academic majors

Advantages and Benefits:

	*Excellent training and counseling experience
	*Strong support from professional staff
	*Demonstrate ability to work independently
	*Develop and refine your own personal career plans
	*First hand internship and job information
	*Enhance communication skills and build your resume
	*Opportunity to earn internship credit
	*Work in fun place and make a difference with fellow students

For more information, contact Career Services, Van Hoesen B-7 or call 753-4715.
Students who are chosen for interviews will be notified at the beginning of the Fall, 2006 semester.

			CAREER ASSISTANT APPLICATION - SUNY CORTLAND

NAME______________________________________________________YR IN SCHOOL________________

COLLEGE ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________

CELL PHONE #__________________________	E-MAIL:________________________________________

NUMBER OF CREDIT HRS END OF THIS TERM_______   GPA___________________________________

MAJOR_______________MINOR____________________CONCENTRATION________________________

PERMANENT ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________

WHAT DAYS OF THE WEEK AND TIMES ARE YOU AVAILABLE DURING FALL 2006?
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WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CAREER ASSISTANT AT SUNY CORTLAND?
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TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF (HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS/HOBBIES, VOLUNTEER WORK, TRAVEL, OTHER):________________________________
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PLEASE SHARE WITH US ATTRIBUTES, TALENTS, ABILITIES AND CAPABILITIES YOU WILL BRING TO THIS POSITION:________________________________________________________________
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WHAT SPECIFIC OR GENERAL GOALS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ACHIEVE IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS?__________________________________________________________________________________
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PLEASE GIVE THE NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF TWO CAMPUS REFERENCES.
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Please return application before May 10th to Career Services, Van Hoesen B7.  (Attach additional sheets/resume if desired.)  Thanks!