The services of both the Cooperative Education and Internship Program and Career Services Office were very helpful to me in my academic career at Saint Peter’s College. Both offices helped strengthen my resume, cover letter, and “thank you letter.” The other career resource that was useful to me was “Perfect Interview”, which helped me build up my confidence in preparing and engaging in a one-to- one personal interview.
The Cooperative Education and Internship Office helped me obtain my first internship during my junior year. The Career Services Office has also been indispensable to me through the Annual Career Fairs and constant communication with everyone- I was always aware of new opportunities. The Career Fair employers were great resources for me in places to apply.
There really is a vast amount of resources for students, but students need to take action early in using them and apply them to the job or internship search. The amount of work you put in to use The Coop Ed and Career Services resources, and keeping in contact with them, will determine the amount of success you have! There is a lot to be learned even if you already have a job or have been at the offices several times; every time I had an interview and needed help even with something as small as thank you note, the Coop Ed and Career Services staff have always been there to assist me.
They really taught me a lot.
You can never know too much!