Throughout the previous blogs it is evident that most students believe holding employment while earning a degree teaches responsibility and strong work ethic. However, it is in our best interest to find a career that will allow us to share these skills. The Career Center at Colorado State University is by far the most reliable resource for all students and alumni seeking careers after graduation. The Mission Statement declares, "The Colorado State University Career Center educates and empowers students and alumni to manage their careers, provided employers connections to CSU, and develops community partnership to support the economic vitality of the University and State.”

CSU senior, Becca Carlson is a Student Assistant at the Career Center. She believes having a job during college demonstrates to a future employer a person who is ready to work hard. A person who can hold good grades and a steady job shows promise. At the Career Center, her job is loaded with benefits. Not only does she have a job as a student, but she works on campus and the greatest part about it all is she has a deeper understanding and inside connections to finding the career of her life. Becca says, “I can walk to work as if I am walking to class and my hours are scheduled around my classes. I hardly ever have conflicts with my work schedule. The Career Center makes sure we know that we are students first, employees second. If work and school ever conflict, they are very accommodating. Work is much less stressful.”

The Career Center is a very personalized and prepares students on an individualistic level. Students can search not only for careers, but also internships. To begin, students are able to upload their resume for potential employers to view. Students are also able to make appointments and complete assessments to advance their skills in interviewing, job search strategies, as well as resume, cover letter and personal statement development.

Becca shares an important tip when it comes to searching for future careers, “Start looking for internships, start building your resume or establishing a career path before senior year.” By being prepared, the real world will not come as such a shock. The CSU Career Center is a perfect place to begin preparation for your career. Stop in today and find your fit.