PERSONALIZED CAREER ASSISTANCE
The Career Services staff is available by appointment to discuss your individual job search questions. We are happy to assist you with any of the following:

• Exploring career opportunities in your field
• Advising on job search strategies
• Interviewing tips
• Critiquing resumes and cover letters
• Evaluating job offers
• Other areas as needed

For more information on exploring your career options or to meet with a staff member,
contact Career Services by phone at 859.622.1568 or email to career@eku.edu.

EKU JobLink
Register with Career Services using EKU JobLink. Connect to EKU JobLink from our website and follow the online instructions. This easy-to-use and innovative system gives EKU students and alumni access to great career opportunities.

EKU JobLink allows you to:
• Search jobs - full-time, part-time, and internship positions
• Publish your resume to an online resume book which can be searched by employers targeting EKU candidates
• Access the EKU Career Services employer database
• Connect with EKU alumni and career mentors

JOB LISTINGS
Jobs are posted daily in EKU JobLink. Job listings include full-time career opportunities, part-time jobs, summer jobs and internships. Check this site often to see the latest openings.

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS
Employers targeting college graduates come to campus to conduct interviews. Register with EKU JobLink to receive email notification of interview opportunities that match your EKU JobLink “Profile”.

 

MOCK INTERVIEWS
Plan to participate in a recorded mock interview to sharpen your presentation skills prior to interviewing with an employer. Mock interviews are scheduled by appointment and generally last one hour. Your mock interview will be recorded for 15 – 20 minutes and then you will have the opportunity to review and critique your interview along with a Career Services staff member. Optional: Your mock interview can be burned to a CD for you to keep for future reference – please request a copy prior to beginning the mock interview.

Steps to take to prepare for your mock interview include:
• Select a position and/or an organization to use for practice.
• Review the Interview Preparation section of this guide.
• Prepare your resume and bring a copy with you.
• Dress as if going to a real interview.

Contact Career Services by phone at 859.622.1568 to schedule a mock interview.

RESUME/COVER LETTER WRITING
Knowing how to prepare and write your resume and cover letter is a vital skill that you will use throughout your life. Take advantage of the services offered by the Career Services staff and get some advice before you send out any information to employers. The staff is available to assist you with preparing your resume and writing professional letters to potential employers and will critique your resume during individual appointments.

Contact our office by phone at 859.622.1568 to schedule an individual resume/letter critique or email your resume to career@eku.edu and we will review it and email it back to you with our suggestions.

 

CAREER RESOURCE CENTER
The Career Resource Library is located on the 4th floor of the Student Services Building and provides students with a wide variety of resources to assist with career exploration and job search including:
• Individual job listings
• Employer literature, cd’s and videos
• Directories of employers
• Job search publications
• Salary information
• Internship, summer and part-time job information
• Computers for resume work and Internet job searches
• Information on interviewing, resume writing, salary negotiation, job search, dining & business
etiquette and job search strategies
• Job listings, information and applications on federal, state and local government employment
• Resources on graduate and professional school programs

FOCUS
A computer-based career and educational planning system to help you make career decisions and identify career options.

CAREER SERVICES POLICY
Career Services adheres to the Principles for Professional Conduct for Career Services and Employment Professionals offices established by the National Association for Colleges and Employers; and the Code of Ethics of the American Association for Employment in Education. EKU candidates and employers using our services are expected to conduct their search/recruitment in an ethical manner. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Career Services.

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or Vietnam era or other veteran status, in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity which it conducts, or in any employment policy or practice. We encourage all employers listing job vacancies or recruiting on campus follow EEO guidelines. Any complaint arising by reason of alleged discrimination should be directed to the Equal Opportunity Office, Eastern Kentucky University, Jones Building, Room 106, Coates CPO 37A, Richmond, Kentucky 40475-3102, (859) 622-8020 (V/TDD), or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Philadelphia, PA.