Overview
The staff of Career Services is available to assist current students and alumni with post-graduation plans and goals. Our staff provides many services and resources to help you evaluate your career options, plan for your future, and achieve success.

The job market is very competitive as is graduate school admission. There are no guarantees that academic accomplishment alone will be rewarded with an offer of employment or an acceptance letter to graduate school. You must prepare and actively pursue your dreams.

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. 

Career Services Home Page
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.

Dates to Remember
To stay up-to-date on upcoming programs, job fairs, deadlines, on-campus interviews, workshops and other career related programming, check out the Dates to Remember page of our site.  It is the central place to find information about all the upcoming programs and events sponsored by our office.

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 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 (SII) 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 personal 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

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.

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.

On-Campus Interview Program
Throughout the year, employers representing various businesses, agencies, school systems, and graduate programs visit the Rollins campus to interview seniors and alumni. The Career Services staff works to ensure a rich diversity of on-campus interview options, however, some organizations do not utilize on-campus interviewing as a method of attracting new employees. You are encouraged to broaden your interviewing options by employing additional job search techniques.

On-campus interviews take place between September and April. You are advised to begin your interviews during the fall months since many employers who recruit during the fall semester may not recruit again in the spring.

To participate in the On-Campus Interview Program you must register and create a user profile in the Jobs for Tars system.  Notice regarding on-campus interviews will be released to seniors via the Career Quest newsletter, the Career Services website and email distribution lists, including Jobs for Tars and Future Focus.  Students and alumni who sign up for on-campus interviews are expected to be prepared, dress professionally and arrive on time for their scheduled interview time slot.

Rollins Internship Program
Career Services coordinates and administers the Rollins Internship Program in conjunction with the Director of Undergraduate Internships in Academic Affairs. This program provides sophomores, juniors and seniors opportunities to enhance their educational understanding while gaining valuable skills and experience. Information for fall, spring and summer internships is available in the Career Services office and on the Career Services website. For more information on internships, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.

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 Quest
Published regularly throughout the 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 Rollins mailbox.

Career Resource Library 
In addition to the job listings 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 - 12 noon and 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

Internet Resources
The Internet is an important tool when trying to conduct a comprehensive search for a full-time or intern position. In recent years, the number of job sites has expanded and for many students, the process of conducting career-related searches on the web can be confusing and frustrating. We recommend that you take time to review the many sites that are available and identify those that are most consistent with your needs. You may find these on our Career Related Web Sites page.