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
  • 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