When should students start using the Career Services Center?
We suggest that students familiarize themselves with the CSC as soon as they are comfortably settled during their first year. For a year-by-year plan that will keep you on track with your career development, look at “A Plan For Success” on this web site.

What if I need help in choosing a major or career?
Career Services utilizes MyPlan, a web based that will assist you in examining your interests, values, abilities and personality. It should take you over an hour to complete—try not to overanalyze your answers—go with your first response. Be sure and print your results and then you can make an appointment for career counseling to review the results and explore options regarding majors and career choices.

Does Career Services charge a fee?
All of our services are free, except for the Business Etiquette Dinner. The fee for that is $20.

I am looking for a part-time job; where should I go?
Career Services has a listing of on-campus and off-campus part-time jobs posted on www.tarleton.edu/connection. We do not assign or match jobs to students. Students can choose which jobs they are interested in and apply directly to the employer.

What is the difference between Work Study and Student Worker?
The two groups are actually very similar in that they are both student workers; however they are paid from a different pool of money. Work Study is paid through the Federal government. In order to get Work Study, students must complete a FASFA (Financial Aid) form to determine eligibility and be approved by the Financial Aid office. Student workers are any students who work on campus who are not eligible for Work Study.

Why should I post my resume in the Tarleton Connection?
Employers that are specifically interested in hiring Tarleton students have 24/7 access to resumes in the Tarleton Connection database. Students must have their resumes posted to interview with companies coming to campus throughout the year. We recommend that you do this by the end of your junior year and keep your information updated. Alumni wishing to post resumes need to contact Career Services so we can add you to the system. Students may also search the job listings in the Tarleton Connection.

Who can sign up for interviews? And when is the best time to start interviewing?
Any student who has posted a resume in the Tarleton Connection and meets the criteria specified by the company can sign up for interviews. Many companies prefer to screen the resumes and then decide who to interview. It is best to start early in your senior year and interview with as many companies as possible.

Do I need a cover letter?
Yes, the cover letter allows you to provide the potential employer with additional information that you want him/her to know about your skills, accomplishments and experiences that differ from the information on your resume. The CSC reference library has several Cover Letter books available for check-out or for an example click here.