As you are aware, many Sonoma State undergraduates are uncertain in their choice of major and career direction, and need guidance in the relationship between their studies and career plans. Faculty who address this in advising their students provide significant support toward their students' success. These are some of the services we offer to support you and your students:

Faculty Advisors can help students expand their knowledge of career options. You can also direct them to resources located in our Career Center, on our website at www.sonoma.edu/sas/crc, and through Eureka, an excellent on-line database describing occupational information and programs of study, at www.eureka.org. Students log in using the SSU Site Code, LNNFUOE, to access this website.

Internships are becoming increasing important for most students ( as they develop their career direction and prepare for the job market. Faculty Advisors play a vital role in encouraging and guiding students to locate internships that will best serve them in their academic and professional pursuits. Career Services has developed SSU Job Connection, an on-line database listing current openings for part-time jobs and internships. Go to www.sonoma.edu/sas/crc and click on "Search for a Job." Want info on internships or SSU's Community Improvement Program? www.sonoma.edu/sas/crc/experiental.shtml

Career Services can help your students clarify their career direction - by assessing their interests, skills, values, and personality using following assessment inventories, in individual sessions with students or classroom presentations tailored to your needs. Call Anne Greenblatt to set up at 664-3127.

• Strong Interest Inventory (@ $20/student)
• Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator (@ $16/student)
• Choosing a College Major (@ $5/student)

SSU Career Fairs and the Grad School Fair provide excellent opportunities for your students to learn about careers, internships, summer jobs, and grad school options.

World of Work Career and Summer Job Fair, held in April. Representatives from over 75 organizations on hand, with full-time, part-time, and summer job opportunities.

Service and Internship Fair, September 7, 2005, sponsored by JUMP. Meet representatives from over 75 nonprofit, government, and business organizations offering internships and volunteer opportunities.

Grad School Fair, held in October. Followed by a workshop "Applying to Grad School."

Students need support in learning effective job search skills for part- and full-time jobs.

Career Services offers workshops, presentations to student clubs, and individual drop-in sessions or appointments to teach resume/cover letter writing, interviewing, networking, and effective job search skills. We also provide support in applying to graduate school. Students are encouraged to drop in Mon. - Fri. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, or make an appointment at 664-2196.

We'll work with you to tailor our services to your class. We welcome the opportunity to speak to your classes, from a short 5 minute presentation to a one-hour presentation, on:

Overview of Career Services ( Effective Resumes & Letters ( Choosing a Major ( Interviewing Skills

To discuss how we can support your students' success, please call Anne Greenblatt, Career Services Coordinator, 664-3127, or email anne.greenblatt@sonoma.edu,.

We look forward to working with you!