1. Career Services www.msubillings.edu/careers www.msubillings.edu/careers Helping students make the transition from backpack to briefcase--from college to career.

2. Learn the “New” Facts of Life n According to the Journal of Career Planning & Employment, a student leaving college today can expect to have from 3 to 5 careers and 10, 11, or 12 jobs during a work life that will last 40 to 50 years. n Career Services can help you prepare for the “new” facts of life!

3. Explore Your Career Options n Career Counseling & Advising n Career Resources: Print, video, electronic info n Co-Op Ed Internships n Career Assessments n Montana Career Info System online: Occupations & Employment, Education & Training, Fin Aid & Scholarships

4. Learn about the “Real World” with Co-Op Ed Internships n Credit-bearing work experience related to academic program of study n Internships posted at www.msubillings.edu/careers n “Jump start” your career!

5. Find Part-Time Jobs n Currently enrolled students find part-time jobs in Billings at www.msubillings.edu/careerswww.msubillings.edu/careers n Community Service Work Study: Eligible workstudy students work part-time in community service agencies: www.msubillings.edu/workstudywww.msubillings.edu/workstudy n Workstudy: Eligible workstudy students find part-time on-campus jobs: www.msubillings.edu/workstudywww.msubillings.edu/workstudy

6. Prepare for Professional Employment n Register with CareerLink: FREE for current students! www.myinterfase.com/msubillings/student/home.aspx n Upload your résumé and share your profile with prospective employers; see career events. n Meet employers at “Ask an Executive” on Wednesdays from 11-1 PM. Network!

7. Meet Prospective Employers n Participate in Campus Interviews: Local & regional employers recruit for business and education jobs from October-April. n Attend Career Fairs: Meet employers who offer internships and professional employment to college students & grads.

8. Complete a Professional Application: Apply for every job with these error-free documents. n Personalized letter, résumé & envelope, using quality stationery n Employer application form n Transcript n Letters of recommendation

9. Make an Easy Transition From College to Career n Career Services can help you plan a successful strategy to use whenever career or job changes occur. n Visit Career Services today!

10. Career Services www.msubillings.edu/careers www.msubillings.edu/careers Montana State University Billings Sr Campus: LIB 100 657-2168 COT:Jacket Student Central 247-3006

11. Fine Tune Employment Skills n Career Workshops: Various career topics help you learn job-search skills. n Walk-In-Wednesday from 10-noon for a “quick fix” without an appointment.

12. Apply for Professional Jobs: Establish a Credential File n Letters of recommendation and summary of work & academic history support your job application. n Access forms at www.msubillings. edu/careers n We mail your file at your/employers’ request.