As most students are aware, a benefit of obtaining higher education is gaining successful employment upon graduation. Income after graduation proves to be even more important when a graduate must begin to pay off those student loans that are looming in the six-months after graduation and beyond. Then, there are always those pestering parents who undoubtedly want to see the return on their investment, i.e. care packages, last minute bank deposits, school supplies, and of course, party money disguised as “campus activities”. With all of the requirements of earning a degree, not many have the foresight to prepare for life beyond the campus.
One of the many opportunities that Pace offers its students is those of Career Services. Located in Gannett House on the Pleasantville campus, Mon-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., students will find seasoned professionals ready to help. Whether an individual is looking for a resume critique, best interview practices, how to access e-recruiting, or building a resume for the first time; an appointment with one of the several counselors is a must. If the symbolic climb to the top of the hill where Gannett house is located gives you vertigo, relax! Students can opt for a meeting at the satellite office located in Kessel student center, upper level room 211. Walk in hours are available Mon-Thursday, 12:30 to 2 p.m.
If one is still not convinced what career services offers students, graduates, and employers; check out these fun facts.
1. U.S. News ranks Pace University among the top five universities in the nation for placing undergraduates in internships.
2. Pace has the largest internship program in the NY metropolitan area.
3. According to the latest graduation outcomes and internship report, “Data recently collected on Pace’s class of 2011 indicated an undergraduate employment rate (at graduation) of 12% above the national average. Graduates from the class of 2010, who entered the job market with experience gained through an internship, fared best.”
4. Vaughn Alliton, Executive Director of Morgan Stanley stated “The career placement staff is very effective in identifying and assisting in the placement of these interns with our firm.”
In the spirit of Opportunitas, students should prepare for the April 2nd. job and internship fair, located at the Goldstein Fitness Center 11am-2pm by registering at bit.ly/paceplvfair14.com