Career Services

Mission

The mission of Career Services, a division of Student Life, is to encourage and assist students and alumni in the discovery of their unique talents and gifts, development of career and job related skills, and leadership in purpose and vision as they pursue their calling

Services

Complimentary services include: Assessments; Career Coaching; Job Fairs; Crusader Successes; Career Choices & Job Posting Publications; CRU Connection online platform linking Crusaders with Employers; Internship Searches; Job Leads; Mock Interviews; Graduate and Professional School Planning; Resume Development and Research Tips. Students registering with CRU Connection and Career Services will find an action plan for their entire college career with specific tasks for each of their years of study. In addition, workshops for seniors include a fall Senior Etiquette Dinner. Career planning is a four year action plan and not to be completed several weeks prior to graduation.

Job Postings

Career Services CRU CONNECTION hosts online listings of internships, part-time and full-time job postings, including liberal arts, business, technology, teaching positions, health care, and ministry opportunities.

Job Fairs

Several campus job fair events are hosted each year. A full calendar of events can be found on the Career Services website.

Mock Interviews

Mock interview appointments are available for students and graduates to prepare for that important job interview. Career Services offers interview rooms for distance job interviews that can be reserved, one if fully equipped with a video camera and monitor.

UMHB 4100 Career Coaching & Planning Course

Each Semester Career Services offers a Career Coaching & Planning Course for one hour academic credit to assist students in career development education. This course is designed to offer students enhanced career coaching through personalized coaching, planning and course of action with opportunity for independent study. Activities and assignments are designed to meet personal career calling and planning.

Resources

Valuable career resources are available in the form of Career Services website, workshop presentations, and Career Planning Guides. Other internet tools include Cru Career Spots, career libguides with the Townsend Memorial Library, Strong Interest Inventory, Traitify Career Assessment and Going Global.

Career Services is located in the Mabee Student Success Center, Suite 202. Hours are Monday – Friday 8-5. Appointments available. Walk-ins welcomed.

Career Services

UMHB Box 8415

900 College Street

Belton, TX 76513

Office: (254) 295-4691

careerservices@umhb.edu

http://careerservices.umhb.edu