Coming into my senior year at Saint Peter’s, I knew that I wanted to get a job after finishing my undergraduate education. But in an economy like ours, it seemed like a daunting prospect. I was beginning to think that I would probably just accept the first offer that I received. I had very little knowledge about where I could work or how the interview process was conducted. Although I had gotten several jobs before coming to the Office of Career Services, I didn’t have any experience in any fields that were compatible with my major.
After visiting the Office of Career Services and the Cooperative Education and Internship Program I was able to remedy all of that. They were able to help me fine-tune my resume, taught me what to expect on an interview, and instructed me in how to professionally write a cover letter and other types of correspondence. I applied for the Consolidated Edison GOLD Program in the first semester of my senior year. However because there was a long interview process and I was unsure of my future I continued to interview with other companies. Before I knew it, I obtained a part-time job with Axa-Equitable that could have become a full-time job after graduation. In the end I chose the offer made by Con Ed and am currently a Gold Program Management Associate. Without the help of the Office of Career Services and the Cooperative Education and Internship Program I would have never have thought it possible to be in a position to choose which career better suited me. I would like to thank both departments for their guidance and influence.