Office Resources
There are many ways to begin
researching and choosing possible careers. The process of career planning
usually starts with exploration - learning
about various career fields and assessing your values, interests and
skills. Academic planning and career planning go hand-in hand, but
remember, choosing a major does not necessarily dictate a specific career. We suggest
a planning your coursework, internships, volunteer opportunities,
co-curricular involvement and part-time work alongside your career research
to find a fit that is right for you.
The Office of Career Services offers the
following tools to assist you as you map out your future.
Career
Counseling
You are encouraged to schedule an appointment to meet with a career
counselor to discuss your individual questions and to map out a plan for
your future. You may use this time to explore career interests, examine
appropriate graduate school programs, review your resume, prepare for
interviews, or discuss other career related issues. To schedule an
appointment, call 407- 646-2195 or stop by the Career Services Office in
the 170 W. Fairbanks building. Our office hours are 8:30 am - 12:00 noon
and 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For quick questions on
any career planning topic, please consider using our Walk-In service!
Stop by the office Monday through Friday from 3:00pm - 5:00pm when a
counselor will be on duty to help answer resume questions, discuss
internship opportunities, or provide advice for an upcoming interview.
The Vault
Vault is the world's
leading source of career information. It will make your efforts at
researching employers, industries, and career subjects infinitely easier and
more efficient. This new online resource contains: Downloadable
Vault Guides, 3,500+ Company Profiles, 1,100+ Vault Career Advice Articles,
Industry and Occupation Profiles, Internship Information and much more.
You can access The Vault by logging into your
Jobs for Tars account and clicking "Vault" under the Quick Links section of
the home screen. (Click
here
if you do not have a Jobs for Tars account).
Internet
Resources
The Career Services web site includes many links to internship and job
postings as well as salary surveys, industry information and career
information. One of the best places to find job search sites and career
related links is our the
Career Related Websites page. Links to information on local
internship opportunities and internship sites all around the world can be
found on the
Internships page of the Career Services web site.
INT 150: Academic and Career Planning Course
This course is designed to guide
students through the academic and career exploration and planning
processes and to provide the strategies and skills necessary for a
lifetime of career-related decision making. In collaboration with
Winter Park community members and Rollins alumni, students will engage
in a variety of self-discovery initiatives,
exploring personal interests, values, and skills. With this
information, students will utilize various research tools and reflection
techniques to define and clarify educational and career plans. In
addition, students will learn how to locate internship opportunities and
write a resume.
Career Inventories
The first step in the career search process is being able to articulate
specific career goals. Many students struggle with this step. Lack of
knowledge of oneself and available career options may lead to
frustration and general avoidance of the job search process altogether.
Career Services offers the Strong Interest Inventory and the
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). These inventories can help
you assess your interests, skills, and personality type and how they match
possible career goals.
Choices Planner
A computerized career guidance system, Choices Planner, helps you examine and
organize information about your values, interests, and skills. As you
enter self-assessment data into the computer, Choices Planner searches its built-in
libraries and identifies careers that most closely match your preferences.
It also provides current information on specific careers that you would
like to explore, including required education and skills, as well as
salary and job outlook information. Choices Planner can be
accessed at www.bridges.com/cpflorida
Career Services
Web Site
You have access to important career information 24 hours a day. The
Career Services web site provides up-to-date career information including
related career programs and services as well as valuable links to other
career sources. You may access the information from the Rollins home
page as a Top Link under R-Net or directly at
www.rollins.edu/careerservices
Internship listings, job postings, career websites, and general career
information are included on the Career Services page.
Future Focus
Email
The Career Services staff wants to keep you up-to-date about career
programs, employment opportunities, and important dates for graduate
admissions testing and related events. We include all students on our
weekly email updates and will send timely announcements to assist you in
your career-related endeavors. Be sure to check your Rollins email on a regular
basis.
Career Quest
Published six times per year, Career Quest provides you with career
information, employer listings, and program updates. You are encouraged to
read each edition carefully and to follow all employment leads in a timely
fashion. Watch for Career Quest in your mailbox and online.
Workshops & Programs
Throughout the year, Career Services offers numerous workshops and
programs. These programs provide practical tips and proven strategies to
give you the competitive edge in the job search process. The Videotaped
Mock Interview has received outstanding evaluations from past
participants and is highly recommended for students considering graduate
school as well as the job market. Other programs of particular interest
include: Resume Writing Workshops, Job Searching for Seniors, Internship
Information Workshops, and Career Expo seminars. Watch for more information about these and other
programs in Career Quest, the Future Focus email and the Career Services
Dates to Remember page.
Job Listing Service
Career Services receives job vacancies from many employers in Florida and throughout the
U.S. These opportunities are made available to you throughout the year and
are available in organized in binders (full-time, part-time, and summer) located in the
Career Resource Library. Additionally, many job opportunities are
posted in the college's online job posting service for Rollins' students
and alumni, called Jobs for Tars. Visit
http://tars.rollins.edu/careerservices/jobsfortars/index.html for
more information and to register for this system.
Career Resource Library
In addition to the job listings and corporate reports, the Career Resource
Library includes up-to-date career books and computerized assessment
information. Regardless of where you are in the career search process -
exploring career options, preparing for graduate school or deciding on
employment offers - the Career Resource Library is rich in resources.
Books are shelved according to topic and include: career field
information, career planning directories, resume and cover letter
resources, job search guides, graduate school and financial aid books, job
opportunity information, internship listings and geographical job bank
directories. No appointment is needed to use the self-help Career Resource
Library that is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed
12:00 PM - 1:00PM for lunch.
