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Career
Planning
& Placement
University of Houston –
Victoria
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Suite 108, University West : 3007 N. Ben Wilson Victoria,
Texas
77901 : 361.570.4146 :
Fax:
361.570.4136
Email:
GarciaR@uhv.edu
Policies and Procedures
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The mission of the University of Houston-Victoria Career Services is
to guide students and alumni in career planning, provide
internships, and help link students with employers in their desired
fields.
The Career Services Office is located on the first floor of
University West, Room 108C. Office hours are Monday through Friday,
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Phone number: 361-570-4843. E-mail address:
garciar@uhv.edu
Student & Alumni Services
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·
Career Fairs
– The Arts & Sciences and Business Administration career fair is
held in April. Education Job Fairs are held in February and
November. * Eligibility: UHV students or alumni are invited and
encouraged to attend. There are no fees. Career Fair announcements
are posted throughout the campus, list-serve, and the UHV website
during the month of the fair.
· Computerized Career Guidance (SIGI)
– a program specially designed to meet the needs of anyone in search
of career guidance. Current UHV students will be able to explore
and identify values, interests, and skills important to career
decision-making. Eligibility: The SIGI program service is free to
UH-Victoria students, alumni, and UH-Victoria applicants for
admissions, while a $40-fee is charged to the public. Appointments
can be scheduled by calling 361-570-4146.
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Web-based Services
Resume Posting
Job Search
Career Advisory Network
Employment E-mail notifications
Web-based services enable students and alumni to post resumes,
conduct job searches, link with volunteer career mentors, attend
workshops, and receive email notifications on employment
opportunities. * Eligibility: Currently enrolled students and UHV
alumni may use this service for one semester following graduation
(including summer) at no charge. After the free semester, alumni
must purchase a Plan II card ($35 per year) or Plan III card ($75
per year) for services. *Eligibility: Students and alumni may access
these services by logging onto
www.career.uh.edu then
selecting the student or alumni icon, and using their last name
followed by the last five digits of their social security number.
·
Resource Study Guides: GRE, LSAT, MCAT -- Resource
study guides can help prepare students for admission into graduate
school. *Eligibility: Current students or applicants into a UHV
Graduate Program may check out the guides by completing and signing
a Career Services Library Form.
Library Publications
What Color is Your Parachute?
Plunkett’s Companion to the Almanac of American Employers
Finding Your Way with an MBA
Best Jobs for the 21st Century
Environmental Careers in the 21st Century
Occupational Outlook Handbook
*Eligibility: Currently enrolled students may check out these
informative publications by completing and signing a Career Services
Library Form.
· Career
Series Literature – Resume, cover letter writing,
interviewing, career planning, job searching tips, and many
informative publications are available outside the Career Services
office (University West, Room 108).
· Career
Workshops – Workshops are offered, upon request,
regarding the topics of career planning, resume and cover letter
writing, job searches, and interviewing. Workshops are free for UHV
enrolled students.
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Placement File & Transcript – Placement forms are
located in the Career Services Office. Placement files can be sent
to employers only after a request form has been filed in the
office. Copies of
academic transcripts can be delivered from Office of Admissions and
Records to the Career Services Office at no charge; Career Services
will mail them to a prospective employer upon student’s/alumni
written request.
·
Individual Career Counseling – Individual counseling
on career-related issues is available. *Eligibility: UHV students
and alumni may contact the Career Services office to schedule an
appointment. Students and alumni also have the option to email
career-related questions to:
garciar@uhv.edu .
Employer Services
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Career Fairs
– Career Services provides an opportunity for many local and
statewide industries and representatives to visit or interview
students and alumni for possible employment by participating in
job/career fairs. There are no participant fees. *Eligibility:
Employers interested in receiving registration forms should contact
the office by email at
garciar@uhv.edu or call
361-570-4146.
·
Job Listings – The Career Services office can provide employers several
options that enable employers to better meet their employment needs.
*Eligibility: Any employer seeking to hire part-time or full-time
employees, interns, new graduates, or experienced alumni.
Option 1: JoBANK: Employers specify the preferred method for interested
candidates to apply. It offers automatic email notification to
candidates and on-line applications. There is a $20 posting fee for
30 days, with an extended 30 days at no extra cost. Billing is by
mail. Employers may access by logging onto
www.career.uh.edu
Option 2:
JobScan: This is a no-cost option for employers who prefer to
forward job announcements to Career Services by fax or mail. It does
not offer automatic email notification
or on-line applications. Announcements may be faxed to 361-570-4136
or mailed to
University of Houston-Victoria, Career Services Office, 3007 N. Ben
Wilson, Victoria, Texas 77901. Employers may access by logging onto
www.career.uh.edu
Option 3:
UH-Victoria Career Services: This is a no-cost option for
employers that may prefer to place job announcements onto the
UH-Victoria website. The employer may access by logging onto
www.uhv.edu; search for
Employment
Center.
·
Resume Referral –
Employers access student and alumni resumes for hiring purposes by
specifying major, degree level, and graduation date. Resume searches
on the website are $20 per 10 resumes received. Employers may access
by logging onto
www.career.uh.edu.
· On-Campus Recruiting –
The Career Services Office will assist employers in
coordinating on-campus information sessions that may enhance their
UHV student and alumni recruitment efforts.
· Marketing
–
The Career Services Office maintains company literature so that UHV
students are given an opportunity to learn more about the company.
For Information contact:
Career Planning and Placement
Suite
108, University West
3007 N. Ben Wilson,
Victoria,
Texas 77901
361.570.4146
Fax: 361.570.4136
Email:
GarciaR@uhv.edu
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