Join Our Team

The Student Career Assistant Program provides a valuable link between Human Ecology students and the Office of Career Development. Career Assistants provide individual assistance and conduct referrals for students. They are trained to help other students prepare for application & hiring processes through resume & cover letter critiques and mock interviews. The Career Exploration Center serves as an integral part of the Career Development Office, providing outreach to the College and helping to determine the focus of career development workshops and programs. Additionally, the Career Assistant program is a unique leadership opportunity for undergraduate students who are interested in helping others while assessing and working on their own career development. Career Assistants initiate and undertake special projects to enhance the Career Center’s purpose and function. If this sounds like something you want to do, be sure to apply!

Benefits

• Learn about the career exploration and internship/job process
• Refine skills such as listening, communication, research, public speaking, and organization
• Become familiar with Cornell Career Services resources and programs across campus
• Develop professional skills
• Support others as they develop a plan of action

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Career Assistant training at the being of every semester
• Participate actively in weekly Career Assistant staff meetings
• Assist with career exploration: navigation of career services websites and Cornell Handshake; utilization of the career resource library and internship search tools; resume and cover letter critiques and mock interviews; answering questions
• Provide outreach throughout the College, familiarizing students with the Career Exploration Center
• Become involved in Career Development programming and workshops
• Make appropriate referrals to Career Counselors in MVR
• Contribute to the CEC through the development and revision of printed materials as well as through on-going career development projects based on creative thinking and interests

Qualifications:

• Good academic standing
• Be currently enrolled as a Cornell undergraduate in Human Ecology
• Must be able to work 6-8 hours a week
• Interest in career exploration and learning about career development
• Interest in developing skills in resume critiquing, cover letter writing, and interviewing
• Ability to take initiative, show strong interpersonal skills; be a contributing member of a team and work independently and creatively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and motivation to help others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills