Career exploration assistance is offered through individual counseling, career testing, and classroom instruction. A computerized career guidance system is available to assist students in identifying their skills, interests, and options for work and service. Career Development Center staff teach two courses: GS 2001 Major and Career Exploration, a one-credit course which assists students in making informed choices about academic major and vocational path and GS 3001 Career and Life Transition, a one-credit course assisting students to create a plan for work and service, find a career or vocational path that suits their sense of calling, and conduct an effective job search.

SPU has an outstanding Internship Program, which offers students opportunities to further clarify their vocational calling and to gain professional experience in positions related to their academic studies. Internships are available in a wide range of industries and organizations including accounting, advertising, banking, clothing design, computer programming, engineering, business, TV broadcasting, public relations, social service, and recreation.

The Career Development Center staff also helps students with job search basics, such as writing r�sum�s, improving interview skills, and developing effective job-search strategies. Representatives from national and local companies, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and school districts visit at career fairs, networking lunches and individual interviews. Job and internship listings are available in SPU�s eRecruiting program. Also, a comprehensive placement file service is maintained for School of Education graduates.

The Career Center maintains extensive resources. The site contains current information about choosing a major, occupations, employers, graduate schools, career planning, job and internship openings, and other topics related to vocation and career choices.

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