CSCE 481 Lecture 1
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Course Introduction
Writing intensive course:
- 6 Short writing assignments (can be revised, turned in a week later)
- 3 Culture Assignments
- 1 Résumé assignment
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- 1 Longer writing assignments
Meet through October, but not afterward
Course Goal is to be a prep for long-term issues (interview, job, life-long learning)
Career Connections
Guest speaker David McMahon '69 from TAMU Career Center (John J. Koldus Building, Ste. 209) advisor@cctr.tamu.edu (979) 845-5139
A&M is the #2 Recruiting school according to WSJ (9/13/2010) 1-stop shopping at career fair and career center
Career Education
Statistics from graduated alumni
Walk-in advising "Résumé Reviews" M-F 8:30–11:00 and 13:30–16:00
Experiential Education
AggieExternship - Spend a day with a company
Coop, Internship, Volunteer
Interview Services
Many resources, check out SIGI3 test for a list of suitable positions
During career fair, interviews are conducted on-campus
Job Posting services: HireAggies.com has already been purchased through student fees
Start looking for jobs at least 2 semesters in advance