General FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make an appointment to meet with a Career Assistant?

  • No appointment is necessary- please visit office in MVR 1203 for walk-in services!
  • If you are unable to come in-person due to study abroad or quarantine, please e-mail us at hecec@cornell.edu

Can I use the CEC Services if I am not an undergraduate student in Human Ecology?

How do I start writing a resume?

  • Get started with our Resume Guide
  • Come into the CEC (MVR 1203) for a walk-in resume critique

How do I write a cover letter?

  • Get started with our Cover Letter Guide
  • Come into the CEC (MVR 1203) for a walk-in cover letter critique

Where can I find internship information?

  • Opportunities Handouts -updated with current opportunities in the Career Exploration Center MVR 1203
  • Cornell Handshake
    • Cornell’s online portal for job and internships postings, career fairs, and interview sign-ups
  • Summer Experience Survey
    • Postings of past internships and jobs students have had in the past

Where can I learn about what Human Ecology students have done with their majors?

  • Human Ecology Internship Search Guides by Major (available online and in the Career Exploration Center)
    • See where other students have found jobs and internships
  • Cornell Outcomes Dashboard
    • The dashboard lists how many Human Ecology alumni went on to graduate school, a job, or other opportunities after graduation

How can I explore different career options?

  • The Occupational Outlook handbook
    • This book has an A-Z list of possible professions that you can search and learn about average salaries, the nature of the work, and how likely the need for the position is to grow in the next five years
  • O*Net
    • O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!

I want to study abroad. What should I do?

  • Check out our study abroad resources in the Career Exploration Center in MVR 1203
  • The Cornell Abroad Website 
    • Here you can schedule an appointment with a study abroad advisor and learn about the programs that Cornell offers
  • Schedule an appointment with Paul Fisher (psf1@cornell.edu) or Deanne Maxwell (dhm8@cornell.edu) through the scheduler.

I am an alumni from College of Human Ecology but would like to have a mock interview. What are my options?

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