Career Services


Carthage Career Services assists you in developing a four year plan that will increase your likelihood of finding a rewarding career.

1. Understanding Yourself

This plan begins with self - assessment. Knowing your interests, skills and values is a vital first step in determining your career goals. Career Services offers individual counseling sessions and assessment instruments to help you learn more about yourself.

Check out our Assessment Tools page for details.

We encourage you to meet with a career counselor. Call (262) 551-5959 to schedule an appointment.

2. Discover The World Of Work

The next step on your career path is to discover the world of work. Find out about the particular occupations in which your interest, skills and values lie. This can be done through:

  • Literature Reviews.
    Research and read. Both the Career Services Resource Library and the Hedberg Library have many publications which will enhance your knowledge about a variety of occupations.
  • Informational Interviews.
    Establish contact with individuals who are currently employed in the type of career you are considering. They can provide realistic and up- to-date information about that occupation. Career Services might be able to help you network with Alumni in your chosen career.
  • Job Shadowing.
    Another way to gain first hand experience is through job shadowing. Ask permission to follow someone in their job. This allows you to observe their daily work routine.

3. Just Try It!

Once you've focused in on a career, try it on for size. Internships, part-time employment, and volunteer experiences are all great ways to test out a career, gain valuable experience and help develop professional contacts.

Notices about a variety of opportunities may be found on-line in our on-line job/internship posting system called Carthage Career Connection.

Career Services also post internship opportunties in the resource library and on the bulletin board outside the office. Additional notices may be posted by faculty either in class or near their offices.

4. Develop Job Search Skills

You have assessed your skills, read the literature and participated in an internship. Next, develop your job search skills. Plan to visit Career Services early and often during your senior year. We provide a host of resources for graduating seniors and alumni. Here are a few important tips to remember:

  • Finalize your resume.
    Don't under estimate the time it takes to develop a professional looking resume. Both the content and the format of your resume will create lasting impressions. Have your resume critiqued by Career Services staff.
  • Attend a workshop.
    Polish those skills by attending some of the many workshops offered by Career Services. Check out our calendar for details.
  • Read the placement bulletin.
    Read the Career Services on-line job posting system, Cathage Career Connection. This system list a variety of career information including the latest job postings, upcoming career fairs, and list of on-campus recruiters.
  • Participate in Career Services events.
    Mock interview sessions, career fairs, and on campus recruiting are all events sponsored by Career Services. They are designed to prepare you for and provide access to employment opportunities.
  • Develop a system.
    Track employment leads and contacts. Make telephone calls to obtain more information. Follow up and be persistent. A typical job search takes six months.