Services for Students
gold bullet Career Counseling
gold bullet Career Decision-Making Course
gold bullet Career Testing
gold bullet Career Resource Library
gold bullet Credential Files
gold bullet Four Year Career Plan
gold bullet Graduate School Counseling
gold bullet Graduate / Professional School Day
gold bullet Additional Regional Graduate School Fairs
gold bullet Job Fairs
gold bullet Job Listings
gold bullet On-Campus Interviews
gold bullet "What Can I Do with a Concentration in..."
gold bullet Workshop Schedule for Current Semester
gold bullet Workshops on Wheels

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The Career Development Center offers the Miller Analogies Test,
please call for testing dates and fee - 610-921-7630.

 

gold bulletCareer Counseling

Career Counseling is for everyone- that means you, too, freshmen! It's never too early, and it's never too late to talk with a Career Counselor about your goals and aspirations, and how what you are doing now can help you get there. We can help you with:

  • career testing
  • choosing a concentration
  • choosing a career field
  • internship/part-time opportunities
  • resume and cover letter writing
  • full-time job search strategies
  • practice interviews
  • study abroad/off campus
  • graduate school counseling
  • anything else that?s on your mind related to your career development.

To schedule an appointment for career counseling, call Cindy Becker at 921-7630.

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gold bulletSPI-125 Career Decision-Making Course

This interactive seminar course is designed to help freshmen and sophomore students gain more personal insight. You will also explore several careers in detail to help formulate some major and career possibilities for your future. This course could change your whole outlook on your college career!

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gold bulletCareer Testing

Confused about your career direction? Not sure which major to choose? We offer a variety of inventories that can help you get to know yourself better, and help you make a decision.

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gold bulletCareer Resource Library

Our library features over 200 different selections on career topics, ranging from accounting to zoology. In addition, we have the Peterson?s Guides to Graduate Study, the veritable "Bible" of graduate schools, and "What Can I Do With A Major In??" worksheets to help you link your major to a career field. Stop by, kick up your feet on our comfy couches, and have a read.

Want to know what resources are available to help you research your career interests? Click here for materials available in the Resource Library.

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gold bulletCredential Files

We can keep your credentials (such as resumes, recommendation letters, and official transcripts you order from the Registrar?s office) on file in our office, and send them out at your written request. There is a charge of $2 after your first five files are sent out.

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Four Year Career Plan

First Year

  • Identify Interests, Skills & Values
  • Research Majors and Related Careers
  • Attend Student Activities Fair
  • Attend Volunteer Fair
  • Attend "What Can I Do With A Major In..?" Alumni Panels

Second Year

  • Take Courses in Concentration(s)
  • Conduct Informational Interviews
  • Gain Experience Through Volunteerism and Part-time Jobs
  • Investigate Study Abroad / Off-Campus Options
  • Attend Career Center Workshops
  • Continue First Year Activities

Third Year

  • Gain Experience Through Internships
  • Acquire Career Skills Through Campus Organizations
  • Study Abroad or Off-Campus
  • Research Graduate Schools
  • Attend Career Center Workshops
  • Attend Job & Internship Fairs

Fourth Year

  • Update Resumes and Cover Letters
  • Attend Career Center Workshops
  • Attend Job Fairs
  • Participate in On-campus Interviews
  • Register with Resume Referral Service
  • Apply to Graduate School
  • Network, network, network!

gold bulletGraduate School Counseling

We are up on the ins and outs of the graduate school application process including writing your personal statement. Want to see what graduate programs our alumni have attended? Click here.

We host the annual Graduate and Professional School Fair each fall semester. See what schools are participating this year. Check our workshop schedule for the Graduate School Application workshop.

Looking to take the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)? Look no further than the Career Development Center. We are a Certified Test Center, the only one in Berks County! For more information, contact us at 610.921.7630.

Check out the following helpful links:

Peterson's Guide to Graduate Schools
Graduate Record Exam
Graduate Management Admission Test
Law School Admission Test
Medical College Admission Test
Miller Analogies Test

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gold bulletGraduate / Professional School Day

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Campus Center Main Lounge - 11 am to 2:30 pm

All students, faculty and administrators are invited to this event!

The following schools will participate in the Graduate / Professional School Day 2008.

  • Albright College
    Reading, PA

  • Alvernia College
    Reading, PA

  • Arcadia University
    Glenside, PA

  • Bloomsburg University
    Bloomsburg, PA

  • Cedar Crest College
    Allentown, PA

  • Chestnut Hill College
    Philadelphia, PA

  • Drew University, Theological School
    Madison, NJ

  • Drexel University
    Philadelphia, PA

  • Drexel University
    Enrollment Management

  • Drexel University
    Graduate Admissions

  • Drexel University
    School of Law
    Philadelphia, PA

  • East Stroudsburg University
    East Stroudsburg, PA

  • Eastern University
    St. Davids, PA

  • Evangelical Theological Seminary
    Myerstown, PA

  • Fairleigh Dickinson University
    Teaneck, NJ

  • Franklin Pierce, Law Center
    Concord, NH

  • Howard University
    Washington, DC

  • Howard University, Div of Allied
    Health Sciences
    Washington, DC

  • Howard University, School of
    Pharmacy
    Washington, DC

  • Immaculata University
    Immaculata, PA

  • Kutztown University
    Kutztown, PA

  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic
    Medicine (LECOM)
    Erie, PA

  • Marywood University
    Scranton, PA

  • Moravian College
    Bethlehem, PA

  • Millersville University
    Millersville, PA

  • Penn State Harrisburg
    Middletown, PA
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
    Medicine
    Philadelphia, PA

  • Regent University
    School of Law
    Virginia Beach, VA 23464

  • Richard Stockton College
    Pomona, NJ

  • Rosemont College
    Rosemont, PA

  • Sacred Heart University
    Fairfield, CT

  • Salus University
    Elkins Park, PA

  • Shippensburg University
    Shippensburg, PA

  • Temple University Harrisburg
    Harrisburg, PA

  • Temple University
    School of Podiatric Medicine
    Philadelphia, PA

  • Temple University
    School of Social Administration

  • Thomas Jefferson University
    College of Health Professions
    Philadelphia, PA

  • Towson University
    Towson, MD

  • University of Baltimore
    School of Law
    Baltimore, MD

  • University of Scranton
    Scranton, PA

  • University of the Pacific
    McGeorge School of Law
    Sacramento, CA

  • University of the Sciences
    Philadelphia, PA

  • Villanova University
    Villanova, PA

  • Villanova University
    School of Law
    Villanova, PA

  • West Virginia School of Osteopathic
    Medicine
    Lewisburg, WV

  • Western New England College,
    School of Law
    Springfield, MA

  • Widener University
    Chester, PA

  • Widener University
    School of Law
    Wilmington, DE

  • Wilkes University
    Wilkes-Barre, PA

  • William Paterson University
    Wayne, NJ

  • Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions

 

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Additional Regional Graduate School Fairs

Nothing available right now. Please check back later!

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gold bulletJob Fairs

Horizons 2008 Job and Internship Fair held at Albright College on March 5, 2008. More information coming soon.

The Lehigh Valley Collegiate Career Expo . A consortium of 15 Berks and Lehigh Valley area colleges and universities host this annual job and internship fair. Held at the Holiday Inn in Fogelsville, PA, this is an excellent opportunity for graduating seniors, alumni and other candidates to meet with prospective employers. Attend an orientation session at the Career Development Center to obtain additional information and registration materials.

Teacher Recruitment Day is held in April at Millersville University, to recruit seniors looking for full-time teaching positions at the elementary and secondary levels.

Additional Career Fairs in PA, NJ, NY, DE, MD, DC, and VA.

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gold bulletJob Listings

Looking for an internship or a job? The Career Center provides access to several online services to assist you in your search. Please visit or contact the Career Center if you do not know or are having trouble with your user id and password.

The Career Development Center's online service, "Ask JIM" (Jobs, Internships, Mentors) is available 24/7 for you to search for full-time, part-time, seasonal or internship opportunities. You can post your resume, cover letter and even apply for jobs through "ASK JIM." In addition, you can search for professional mentors who are willing to share their career-related knowledge, expertise, and insights with you.

Internships USA - a 14 volume series of internship and summer job listings representing nearly 3,000 organizations.

ArtSearch - the national employment bulletin for the arts, with positions in theatres, performing arts centers and other arts organizations.

Environmental Careers Opportunities - a semi-monthly publication of 100's of positions in the environmental field.
Please note that the password changes monthly, so check with the Career Center for the updated information.

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gold bulletOn-Campus Interviews

Employers will come to the Career Development Center to interview seniors and alumni for full-time career positions, and juniors for internships. An initial schedule of recruiters is published at the beginning of the semester; however, students should check with the Career Development Center frequently for additions to the schedule.

[ Click here for Recruiting Guide and current Schedule of Interviews ]

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gold bullet"What Can I Do with a Concentration in...."

The "What Can I Do With A Concentration In .?" programs are exciting and informative career exploration activities sponsored by the Albright College Career Development Center in collaboration with the various academic departments. Each semester three departments participate in these special campus-wide programs.

The program typically consists of three or four alumni presenters who discuss in an open question and answer format how their Albright College education has prepared them for their current career. The speakers offer insights, advice and suggestions to current students on how to prepare themselves to pursue similar careers. The "What Can I Do With A Concentration In .?" programs are open to all students, regardless of major or year in school.

Click here to see the reports of careers pursued by alumni.

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gold bulletWorkshop Schedule for Current Semester

Each semester, the Career Development Center offers a variety of workshops to assist students and alumni in the career planning process. These workshops include resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, interviewing skills and applying to graduate school. View the current semester's schedule.

Workshop guides: (PDF files require Adobe's free Acrobat Reader)

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