Each year college graduates cope with the stress of diving into the real world and getting a job. For many, it will be their first time seeking employment off campus. One way the university’s Office of Career Services can lessen career anxiety is eRecruiting.
“This is the time of year when graduates need the most assistance. It takes anywhere from six to eight months to find a job,” said Jenna Crabb, director of Career Services.
Once students register with Career Services, they have access to numerous resources, such as networking with potential employers and resumé and interview help. With eRecruiting, students can upload résumés, cover letters and other information and apply for job openings. The site includes national and international jobs and internships, both full time and part time.
“We have about 5,000 employers registered with Career Services here at UNM,” Crabb said. “The students have access to see all of the jobs that are uploaded at any time. There’s anywhere between 500 and 1,000 jobs available at any given date. You can sort by your area of interest, your major, your state or city.”
The service allows students to develop a connection with potential employers while honing career skills.
“It’s really great because the students have access not only to the jobs but to the employers. They can click on our employer link and pull up information about the organization, their Web site, their recruiters and on-campus events they will attend,” Crabb said.
She said that with a little more than half of the university’s student body registered with the Office of Career Services, the program continues to grow and in the past year has seen a five percent increase in employer attendance at career fairs as well as a 23 percent increase in on-campus events hosted by off-campus employers. “We haven’t seen a decline at all, in light of the economy,” she said.
Students and alumni are encouraged to register and schedule an appointment with a career development counselor.
For more information visit: Career Services or call 277-2531. The Office of Career Services is located on the second floor of the Student Services building. Walk-in hours are Monday-Wednesday, noon-4 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and Friday, 1-4 p.m.
Story by Jazmen Bradford