Faculty/Staff

The Career Services Center is committed to helping undergraduate and graduate students with all aspects of their career development.  We can assist students with developing life-long career planning and job search skills.  We have designed our services to assist both virtual and on-campus students at any stage of their career development with the following:

• Career exploration and planning
• Gaining experience
• Internship and job search preparation
• Career fairs and networking event information 
• Part-time, seasonal and full-time employment
• Transition from student to professional
• Graduate and pre-professional school application assistance

We welcome the opportunity to partner with faculty who want to assist the Career Services Center with the career development of Clarion students.

Overview of the Career Services Center

Please review our online orientation to the Career Services Center.  In addition, we would be happy to offer a brief presentation at a departmental meeting or offer a tour of the Career Services Center.

Ethical and Legal Standards in Student Hiring - Campus Recruiting and Resume Referral Services

Clarion University is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the leading source of information on the employment of the college educated and an organization to which a great number of academic and hiring organizations belong.  NACE provides a set of ethical standards for guiding the job-search process. The role you play in the employment process complements the role played by career services. Occasionally, however, helping students in their job searches can result in unanticipated illegal or unethical actions.  If employment activities are conducted through student organizations or academic departments, they shall be in accordance with Career Service Center policies and NACE standards. Titled Principles for Professional Practice for Career Services & Employment Professionals, these standards are based on notions of fairness, equal opportunity, truthfulness, non-injury, confidentiality, and lawfulness. 

• Faculty Guide to Ethical and Legal Standards in Student Hiring 

• Employer Services

Career-Related Class Assignments

We have many services and resources which can be used to complement your curriculum and support class assignments. Please contact us at least two weeks prior to making a career-related class assignment that involves the center to ensure that the CSC staff is prepared to provide guidance to students and answer questions related to the assignment.  Class attendance at career events and job fairs is also welcome.  Check the respective event web page for pre-registration information, if applicable.

Class Presentations

We welcome the opportunity to visit your classes and offer presentations on career planning and/or job search topics. Please read the guidelines then complete an online Program Request Form to schedule a presentation. We would appreciate at least three weeks advance notice of your preferred presentation date so we have time to select a presenter and make arrangements for the program. 
NOTE:  Presentations may not be recorded unless prior approval has been obtained from the Director of the Career Services Center.

Academic Connection Series

The Career Services Center (CSC) Academic Career Connection Series is designed to:

• Inform, partner and develop effective collaborations with Clarion University faculty who support career development as a part of their curriculum or through academic advising.

• Enhance RCM employment strength efforts.

More information can be viewed on our online .pdf information sheet.

Class Presentations by Employers

Many employers and Clarion alumni who recruit at Clarion are willing to give class presentations on topics that relate to your curriculum. Contact the Career Services Center, at 393-2323 or email recruit@clarion.edu if you are interested in having an employer speak to your classes.  Also, please let us know if you are bringing someone to campus to speak with your class or RSO.

Handouts

Some faculty like to use CSC handouts as part of their courses. While we are willing to share our materials, we are not in a position to provide large quantities. Please encourage students to access our handouts online, or contact us for a master copy for reproduction through your department.

Mock Interview Program

The Mock Interview Program is available (via Skype, ITV or in person)  to students who want to practice their interviewing skills before an actual interview. Please speak to us in advance if you would like to designate mock interviews as a course requirement.  Another option is to invite a CSC staff member to your class to present a program on interviewing to your students, provide information about the Mock Interview Program, and encourage students to schedule a practice interview with us. We can customize our effective interviewing presentation to include group mock interviews with peers or a panel of professionals. Please contact the Assistant Director of the Career Services Center to discuss these options.

Online Career Interest Inventory

The Department of Counseling Services offers an online service, E-Discover, that can help students identify interests, values, and abilities; relate academic majors to their self-assessment; and obtain information on majors and careers. Students can access the program from any computer, but they must obtain a user I.D. number. Contact Counseling Services at 393-2255 for additional information on how e-Discover can be integrated into your curriculum and to arrange for a class presentation.

The Career Services Center offers online, individual and group presentations that can help students determine majors and careers that are appropriate for their interests, skills, values, and personality. Services include individual career coaching, interest inventories, and a presentation on e-DISCOVER.

Career Resources

The Career Services Center maintains hard copy and on-line resources on occupational, job search, employer, and graduate school information. Students may access the materials during office hours for class assignments or personal research.

Writing Reference Letters

Another role that faculty play in the hiring process is writing recommendation letters or serve as references. The following guidelines have been developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers to assist you with these responsibilities:

• Sample Reference Letter