Dedicated Employment Services
Our Graduate Employment Service department gives you access to a network of quality employers who rely on the expertise of Westervelt graduates. Not only will you graduate sooner but our trained professionals will do everything possible to help your Westervelt education reap immediate rewards for you by assisting in resume writing, interview skills, and career strategies.
Career Strategies Instruction
All of our students receive in-class instruction on: how to effectively promote their skills and abilities; how to write resumes and cover letters that get you the job; how to prepare for an interview; how to effectively promote your skills and abilities to potential employers; how to find jobs in both the hidden and visible markets; and how to ensure you get a career in the field you want. Each student can also draw on the experience of our staff with personal, one-on-one career strategies assistance. We'll make sure your resume catches the eye of your next employer.
Graduate Employment Services (G.E.S.)
Our relationship doesn’t end with your graduation. At Westervelt we take pride in ensuring our students find a great employer fit. All students can register with G.E.S., a free job placement service that will help you connect with employers, schedule interviews, and get the job. Our full-time personnel will work with you until employment is found. We give you ongoing guidance and support – a cheerleader for your personal job search campaign Here's what Graduate Employment Services offers to all students:
- Career Strategies course is included in your program – every graduate will receive training prior to finishing their studies
- Instruction on the latest resume styles – what employers are looking for!
- Put together a portfolio of your qualifications that employers want to see – get noticed!
- How to effectively promote your skills and abilities to potential Employers
- Source out the jobs in both the hidden and visible markets – where to find jobs
- How to put together your personal job search campaign
- Guidelines for seeking employment in your field
- Instruction on the latest and most popular interview techniques used by Employers
- Effective networking
- Preparing a prospects list – developing your network of contacts
- Receive employment leads from reputable Employers
- Ongoing resource – once an alumni always able to utilize Graduate Employment Services