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Connect with the Career Center
Our MissionThe Career Center promotes career learning throughout the entire periodof a student's involvement with Texas A&M University to establish Aggiesas the preferred source of talent for employers.
Who We Serve Any Current OR Former Student from Texas A&M University All classifications: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, GradStudents, and Former Students Paid by student fees free for life! No limits on the number of times youcan engage with our officeWe are here to help!
OverviewLearn AboutYourselfCareer &MajorExplorationCareer ce &Skills
Learn About YourselfAssessments SIGI3 Counseling & Psychological Services Assessments (FOCUS2, Strong, & MBTI)Workshops Creating Your Dream Life Discovering Your Values Enneagram & Careers and More!Career Advising Career & Major Exploration Come see us as soon as possible- it’s never too early! Advisors for every major, including advisors specifically for freshmen,sophomores, and exploratory students
Career & Major Exploration“Explore My Major”- majors.tamu.edu
Caitlin DartezJasmine Zenn ‘191st & 2nd Year, Agriculture & Life Sciencescedartez@tamu.edu1st & 2nd Year, Liberal Artsjzenn@tamu.eduAmarette Renieri ‘18General Studies & Career Explorationarenieri@tamu.eduAshley Anderson1st & 2nd Year, Mays Business Schoolaanderson@tamu.eduMaritza Garza ‘121st & 2nd Year, Engineeringmartizagarza@tamu.edu
Gain Experience & SkillsInternships Typically during summer Course credit possible; not always paidCooperative Education (Co-op) Multiple work terms Receive course credit; always paidCampus InvolvementPart-time jobsShadowingResearch Experiences
Importance of Gaining Experience Employers expect it!Increases marketability atgraduationConfirm major and career optionsUnderstand classroom theory vs.real world applicationsPotentially earn Make employment contactsDevelop confidence andprofessional skills
Professional School AdvisingWe have Career Advisors for. Dental Law Medical Nursing Occupational Therapy Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Veterinary MedicineContact our Professional School Advisors at 979847-8938 or visit tx.ag/OPSA
Career ResourcesHireAggies.com Full-time jobs, internships, and Co-Ops Update profile, apply for positions andsign up for interviewsOnline Resources (through HireAggies): Virtual Mock Interviews CareerShift GoinGlobalNetworking Resources: Find An Aggie at AggieNetwork.comAggie Career Success Handbook All things career development:tx.ag/careerhandbook
Career Fairs Typically occur within the first month of the semester12 Career Fairs for various disciplinesCheck out tx.ag/tamucareerfairs for dates & locationsWhy should you go as a freshmen: Allows you to see the physical venue (or virtual space) Observe your peers talking to employers Explore career options by talking to employers
Former Student Career ServicesCareer advising staff specifically forFormer Students, who provide helpwith: ResumesCover LettersJob Search StrategiesLinkedin& More!www.aggienetwork.com/careers/
Ways to Engage with Career CenterDrop-in Advising:M-F 8:30-11:00 a.m. & 1:30-4:00 p.m. 15-20 minute meetings Access here: tx.ag/CCDropin Career Advising Appointments:30 minute to 1 hour appointments Career advisors for EVERY major Make an appointment: tx.ag/CCAppointment Presentations, Workshops, Career Panels, and Career Fairs Find updated event information: tx.ag/CareerCalendar
CONTACT USKoldus 209979-845-5139cc advisor@tamu.eduLocations Around Campus: Kleberg 218: Agriculture and Life Sciences Students Wehner 239: Mays Business Students Blocker 514: Sciences Students Zachry 101: Engineering Students Eller O&M Building 109: Geosciences Students Nagle 315: Graduate Students Higher Education Center at McAllenFOLLOW US@tamucareer@tamucareercenter
1st & 2nd Year, Mays Business School. aanderson@tamu.edu . Maritza Garza '12. 1st & 2nd Year, Engineering . martizagarza@tamu.edu . Amarette Renieri '18. . Contact our Professional School Advisors at 979 - 847-8938 or visit tx.ag/OPSA. Career Resources . HireAggies.com Full-time jobs, internships, and Co-Ops
