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Three Campus Resources that Can Further Your Post-Grad Career

Posted on: June 6th, 2018

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Often times, people fail to realize that a large portion of college tuition and fees goes towards more than just scheduled courses and the aesthetic value of the campus. Rather, there is an abundance of on-campus resources at your disposal, many of which you may not be utilizing fully. From academic assistance to networking opportunities, these resources are part of the full-package and you should take full advantage of them for as long as you can. With that being said, here are some ways that you can continue to benefit from the perks of your campus even after you graduate.

The Campus Library

You may think that the library will be an unnecessary resource when you no longer need it for research databases and required textbooks, but it can actually be an invaluable asset to furthering your career. Even if you don’t consider yourself an avid reader, it is highly suggested that you continue to read throughout your lifetime, and alumni access to your school’s library can open that door for you. In fact, many of the most influential people in the U.S. attribute their success to their reading habits. Furthermore, many institutions provide alumni with access to some of their databases and research material, which means you can read up on an industry you are interested in and impress interviewers by proving your expertise in a given field.

Your Academic Advisor, Alumni Association, and Faculty Members

Chances are, your academic advisor, professors, and other faculty members are connected with fellow graduates who have entered the workforce, so they have ample networking opportunities to pass along to you. Why not take advantage of these resources when you are in the process of starting your career? Not only can they connect you with potential companies, but they can also offer you interview advice and even serve as a referral when applying for positions. Your alumni association is also a convenient means of connecting to professionals in your field and can help you gain insight into certain job opportunities. Keep these networks close to you after you graduate and never be afraid to reach out for help.

The Career Center 

As with your advisor and faculty members, the career center at your college is an obvious resource that can improve your career endeavors tremendously. From conducting mock interviews to revising your resume, they can help you build the skills and background necessary to land your first career opportunity. They also have dozens of leads in virtually any field you are interested in and can connect you with fellow alumni that graduated from your school, which may make your search even easier.

Even if you are a career-driven individual who hits the ground running, it may be helpful to take a look back once in a while to see how you can improve. With so many resources at your disposal, your career opportunities may prove to be endless as you work to better yourself as an individual. If you have put in the work and are ready to expand your opportunities with a growing company, visit our homepage to see the array of possibilities to build your career.

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We're Barton Associates, the Locum Tenens Experts. We work with thousands of hospitals, medical practices, and organizations across the United States and its territories that need talented providers for short- and long-term engagements. Inspired by the pioneering, humanitarian work of Clara Barton, the Barton Team recruits physicians, PAs, NPs, dentists and CRNAs in a wide variety of specialties, so that we can quickly place them in locum tenens assignments nationwide.

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