STUDENT GUIDE. Your Tomorrow Begins Here!

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1 STUDENT GUIDE Your Tomorrow Begins Here!

2 WELCOME Contents AggieCAREER Manager 4 CAREER ADVISING 6 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 8 & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 9 CAREER FAIRS & EVENTS 10 WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS 11 Launch Your Career With Us Our aim is to empower students to formulate individual goals and strategies through the guidance of our career professionals. We will work with you to foster career exploration and with early engagement we can assist you with the development of your personal four-year action plan. Launch your career development and world of work plan by using the resources made available on the Career Services homepage. Schedule a personal meeting with the Career Services staff to discuss goals that are recommended each year in school beginning with your freshman year through graduation. One-on-one advising is available for all NMSU undergraduates, graduate students and alumni. Come find out how we can help you design a personalized plan to achieve your career goals. Career Services is a department in the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Our services are open to all students and alumni without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, spousal affiliation, or protected veteran status as outlined in federal and state anti-discrimination statutes.

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4 AggieCAREER Manager Career Services online career management system. Registration in AggieCAREER Manager brings the applicant in contact with job postings (part-time regular or work-study student employment, internships/co-op and full/part-time), career fair participants, schedule of workshops and career events provided by the Career Services staff, guest speakers and employer partnerships in the Career Fairs and Events tab. Employers who interview students face-to-face at NMSU will provide interview Schedule sign-ups to secure a timeslot. All employers who have connected with us are available for review in the Employer Directory. Tired of searching every day for new jobs? Set-up a Job Agent in AggieCAREER Manager to have those jobs of interest sent to your . Access Career Beam and Internships.com (separate registration required) from your AggieCAREER Manager account under Resources. AggieCAREER Manager Registration Registration portal used by New Mexico State University s Career Services to provide students and alumni with access to employment, on-campus interviews, career fairs, workshops and other career related information. To add to your information also like us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Register online at careerservices.nmsu.edu and choose Students or Alumni to begin your job search. Registration Step One: Sign Candidate Registration Agreement The login will be your MyNMSU user name and password). Read document and click Save and Review Form; a unique document tracking number is provided, scroll to bottom of page and click Proceed to Electronic Signature; click on Accept Sign and Mark Complete (logout and go to Register to complete step two). Signing this agreement will update your classification, cumulative hours, semester hours, GPA, degree seeking, department, and major (note: it will not update your graduation date please keep this current). Step Two: Complete Your Profile Launch your career pathway early to be aware of career-related opportunities such as work-study, off-campus, regular student employment, co-ops, internships, summer jobs, and/or professional employment. Create an AggieCAREER Manager profile and update it regularly to maintain your active status.

5 Step Three: Resume Upload You may have different versions based on employment interests. CareerBeam is another tool we have provided for you to aid in career exploration, resume, cover letter, interviewing and job postings. You will find this in your Resources tab in AggieCAREER Manager. A separate registration is required. Registration is not complete until you upload a resume. Step Four: Co-op / Internships Candidates for Cooperative Education or Internships will need to meet with staff to have Co-op Active added as an applicant type to your profile to be eligible to apply for these job postings in AggieCAREER Manager. On-Campus Interview Scheduling 1. Login to your AggieCAREER Manager account. 2. Click on Interview Schedules. Select Sign Up for Interviews I Qualify For or Search (VIEW) All Upcoming Interviews. 3. If you meet employer requirements, you will be able to schedule an interview or submit your resume for interview consideration. If you are having difficulty scheduling an interview, contact our staff for assistance. Professional attire is required for all on-campus interviews. Meeting Employer Requirements Employers visit NMSU to seek qualified candidates for their positions. Selection criteria may include degree, major, GPA, and work authorization. Candidates who do not meet the employer requirements, but feel they would like to pursue employment are encouraged to work with the Employer Relations staff to request special permission to schedule an interview. Employer Relations staff can be contacted at employer@nmsu.edu or (575) Playing Fair: Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Job Seeker Seeking employment is a challenging process along with the many other responsibilities required of a student. Career Services supports and enforces the policies listed in Playing Fair, which is available on the National Associations of Colleges and Employers website: aspx?terms=playing%20fair To assure you are meeting the expectations for yourself and your potential employer, it is important to become familiar with these guidelines. No-Show and Cancellation Procedures Scheduling a campus interview creates a commitment between the employer and you to honor the time scheduled. A failure to appear for the scheduled interview or a cancellation with less than 24 hours notice jeopardizes the relationship between NMSU, the employer, and you. Cancellations You must inform Career Services of a cancellation at least 24 hours in advance of the interview. While we appreciate being informed of a late cancellation, they present a hardship for the employer since your time slot will likely be vacant. A pattern of late cancellations will affect your eligibility, and your interview privileges may be revoked. No-Show Policy Failure to attend a scheduled interview is recorded as a No-Show. Failure to follow through on these policy requirements may disqualify you from interview privileges. No-Show or Late Cancellation Policy Guidelines: 1. Complete the Request of Reinstatement of Interviewing Privileges Form. Describe the circumstances resulting in your late cancellation or no show. Attach any supporting documentation (i.e. doctor s note, traffic report, or other documentation). 2. An ed letter of apology is required for all missed interviews. This letter should also be sent to employer@nmsu.edu as verification that the candidate has reached out to the employer in question. 3. Candidates may be required to meet with the Director or another staff member of Career Services. Bring all relevant paperwork to this appointment for review.

6 CAREER ADVISING EXPLORE Seek opportunities on or off-campus through internships/co-op and campus activities to gain experience and build personal connections. Connect with your academic advisors to make sure you are on course to graduate. EVALUATE Interests, skills and strengths evolve over time. Utilize many career exploration resources and find out what is best for you during your personalized one-onone career advising appointments. PARTICIPATE Attend career fairs, workshops, employer sponsored activities, resume reviews, and mock-interviews to gain a better understanding of your talents and the application process to be selected for employment. Career Beam is an online, self-paced career management platform which includes features to guide students through the career development process. Assessments: Unique career assessment tools factor in your values, temperament, interests and personality traits Research Industries: Research on hundreds of industries, including information on recent developments, business challenges, and trends and opportunities Research Companies: Research over 60M organizations in more than 170 countries Job Postings: Search through a large database of job and internship postings pulled from multiple sources Resume and Cover Letters: Review resume and cover letter samples and tips Interview Preparation: Review interview questions with tips on answers; view videos of effective responses; or record your own answers for review and feedback. Use your NMSU to self-register by clicking on the Career Beam link provided in the AggieCAREER Manager Resources tab or from the Career Services homepage.

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8 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Experience matters! A degree is no longer enough in today s job market. Employers are searching for candidates who have applied their classroom education with real world applications. Partnering with Career Services will assure your work assignment is reviewed to be in compliance with your major and to have your educational experience noted on your transcript. Experiential education includes Cooperative Education and Internships which when coded will assure your status as a student is protected if you are working in an approved work assignment outside of the Las Cruces/El Paso area during the fall or spring semesters, and also for the summer sessions. The coding we are able to provide will protect your financial aid and scholarships because even though you are away from campus you will still be considered a full-time student as long as you are registered with our program and we have approved your work assignment. Registration with us is creating a partnership in which you the student, the employer, your advisor, and the university all work together to assure your educational experience is richer, more meaningful and relevant toward your major. What is a Co-op/Internship Paid, pre-professional work experience related to a student s major Part-time or full-time position t Positions are local, national or international NMSU, the employer and the student work together to ensure that the academic and work experience aspects of the program are carried out benefiting the student and complementing their academic program Benefits to Students Gain valuable applied experience related to your major in order to make connections in your professional field Explore your interest in a particular career area Further develop career readiness skills Enhance your resume and improve your future employability with a Co-op/Internship Earn wages while learning from skilled professionals May lead to permanent employment upon graduation A designation placed on your academic transcript

9 & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM NMSU Requirements: Full-time student status (12+ credit hours for undergraduates; 9+ credit hours for graduate students). Degree-seeking student with declared major. Minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates; 3.0 for graduate students. Minimum of Sophomore classification (NOTE: Students can apply for Cooperative Education/ Internship positions as a Freshman, but cannot participate in work assignment related to major until the completion of 28 or more credit hours. Recommendation students should not complete work assignment during the final semester before graduation. Complete registration with Cooperative Education and Internship Program office AggieCAREER Manager account with current resume and advising session. Candidates may secure a co-op or internship on their own but should still report this assignment to fully certify it prior to beginning work. International students need to also receive approval from International Student Services. Internships.com Go to internships.com Click on the Students tab Click on Join the Network Locate the drop down box to find New Mexico State University Enter the Promo Code: Aggies (or register with your Chegg or Facebook account) Fill in the required fields.

10 CAREER FAIRS & EVENTS Engage with employers from Fortune 500, 200 and 100 companies; non-profit, government, education, and local and regional employers. Start engaging your freshman year to inquire about application requirements and academic expectations to assure you have all the tools needed to be a good candidate. The Mix & Mingle and Etiquette Dinner events provide professional etiquette coaching to help candidates learn the protocols at employer recruiting events. Finally, Suit UP! is a partnership with JC Penney to purchase professional attire at a 40% discount from the price marked for regular, sale and clearance items during an exclusive NMSU only event held on a Sunday in September and April. View your AggieCAREER Manager account for specific details, dates and times for all events in your Career Fair and Events tab. Fall Semester Student Employment Fair Career Expo Graduate and Professional School Fair Health Professions Fair Mix & Mingle Suit UP! Spring Semester Career Connections Employment Extravaganza Educators Job Fair Etiquette Dinner Suit Up!

11 WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS Learn resume writing tips or prepare for your next job interview: our free workshops and webinars are the best place to start. Sample Workshops & Presentations Get Started with AggieCAREER Manager / Career Beam Resume Writing / Cover Letter Success Dress for your job interview Co-ops and Internship planning Etiquette Dinner / Mix & Mingle Interviewing Tips Life After College / Budgeting & Salary Negotiation How to Use LinkedIn to Enhance Your Career Job Search Strategies for all majors Federal and State Employment Guidelines Graduate School Applications If your student organization, residence hall or class would like to request a special presentation by our staff on any of our workshop topics, please call (575) , or complete the online Outreach Request form.

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