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 Before you’ve even started cramming for that final exam, the prospect of graduation sets in motion a series of events that will hopefully lead to a job offer or promotion.

The ������ο��Ƶ of ������ο��Ƶ at Lafayette’s Office of Career Services has a number of resources to help prepare for each step of the job search and application process, whether you’re online, on-campus, in your first semester or last, and long after you’ve graduated.

Amy Chauvin serves as the associate director of Career Services and walked us through some of ������ο��Ƶs’ frequent questions and concerns.

What can I do with my degree?

Under Career Planning Resources on the Career Services website, ������ο��Ƶs will find The collection of resources is sorted by major. Each major has detailed information with possible fields and positions.

“Some of our General Studies ������ο��Ƶs who might have a concentration in behavioral science or business studies may go to those specific majors for information on those types of opportunities,” explained Chauvin.

Documents are divided into three sections: disciplines, then employers, and then strategies to get that job.

How do I find out who’s hiring?

One word: .

The online job search tool allows ������ο��Ƶs and alumni to find and apply for a range of positions locally, as well as across the country, with the click of a button.

“They can find part-time, internship, co-op, and full-time opportunities through this site,” Chauvin says. “Once they upload their resume, they can click an ‘apply’ button and their resume is sent to that employer.” 

All ������ο��Ƶs have a Handshake profile through their ULID and can claim their account at .

Do I need to fix my resume?

Career Services makes it very easy to get a resume review — just email it to resume@louisiana.edu.

“We have basic guidelines that we follow to help ������ο��Ƶs get their resume together,” Chauvin says. “It is helpful if they provide what types of jobs they’re looking for — especially intern, or full-time — identify an industry or company, or even a graduate program. It’s helpful in making sure we know what they’re looking for.” 

How should I prepare for my job interview?

Career Services provides a full outline for job seekers on its for what to do before, during, and after an interview.

They’ve also provided , as well as and how to rehearse.

More career resources

New within the suite of offerings from Career Services is a self-enroll Moodle course. Chauvin said the office had online ������ο��Ƶs in mind when launching the new course Spring 2019, and there are plans to grow the number of resources offered.

To enroll in the course, ������ο��Ƶs can navigate to “Courses” from the Moodle Course dashboard and then select "Search Courses." Using the terms “Career Services,” find the Career Services course with Teacher: Amy Chauvin/Teacher: Lauren Landry and select “Enroll me.”

Within the Moodle Course, ������ο��Ƶs will find a resume presentation and resources, Career Planning information, and resources to prepare for an interview.

Have more questions? Email career@louisiana.edu to take the right steps to advance your career.