CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Whether you have chosen a major and career or are still in the exploring phase, the Amica Center for Career Education staff is available to assist you with all your career plans. Consider using these services to make the most educated career choice and map out your career path.

Counseling

Career counselors are available to help you sort through a variety of career topics including:

• Major and Minor Selection
• Career Choice Within a Major
• Internship and Job Search
• Graduate School Selection
• Resume & Cover Letter Help
• Interviewing Skills
    

Career Assessments
 
We offer free career testing to students for help with choosing a major or career. Students are given assessments based on their individual needs. Please call to make an appointment for a consultation with a counselor if you wish to be tested.
 

Career Planning Course
 
For students who are interested in a more structured approach to their career development, they may participate in our Career Planning 101 course. This 5 session, non-credit course is open to first, and second year students. The course includes:

Overview of the Center and meeting our staff

Career and Personality assessment testing

Prioritizing Work Values (What really makes you happy)

Assessing what employers seek in Bryant candidates; Resume Building and Cover Letter basics

Review of our Academic Internship Program and Shadow Program

Resources available to you for career exploration..... and more!

The course is offered in fall and spring. Contact the Center for the next scheduled class.
 

Workshops
 
Regular workshops are scheduled throughout the academic year to help students and alumni with all phases of career planning and job searching. Frequent workshop topics include:

• Effective interviewing skills
• Resume writing
• Cover letter writing
• Job search strategies
• How to work a career fair
• Managing/negotiating job offers
• Finding a good summer job
   

Career Resource Library

The Career Center offers up-to-date career resources, including a wide variety of career exploration and job search resources and graduate school information. Resources in our library are available for students to check out with their current Bryant I.D.