Introduction
Your Career Services department is ready to help you! Please use the guide below to determine what appointment type you need so that you can have an efficient experience when scheduling to meet with a Career Services Advisor.
You will schedule appointments through Handshake using the link below.
Link: https://ciat.joinhandshake.com/edu/appointments
Appointment Categories:
- Current Student
Actively enrolled and currently taking classes at CIAT
- Graduate Student
Graduate from a CIAT certificate or undergraduate program.
- Inactive Student
Not actively enrolled, have dropped, or transferred out of the program.
Types of Appointments Available:
Quick 15
Quick 15-minute appointment with a Career Services Advisor. This appointment is best for quick questions, form completion, or as a brief follow-up.
15 Minutes
Career Exploration
The Career Exploration appointment assists with providing guidance, support, and resources in exploring different career options, clarifying career goals, and making informed decisions about academic and professional paths.
45 Minutes
Resume Building
The purpose of the resume-building appointment is to assist with crafting a professional and impactful resume that highlights skills, experiences, and achievements to stand out to potential employers.
45 Minutes
Resume Review
The resume review appointment provides personalized feedback, expert advice, and constructive suggestions on improving the resume, ensuring it effectively showcases skills, experiences, and accomplishments to stand out to potential employers.
30 Minutes
Networking Strategies
The student will be with their advisor to learn effective networking strategies, build valuable connections within their field of interest, and gain insights into expanding their professional network, which can greatly enhance their career opportunities and job search success.
45 Minutes
Job Search Strategies and Support
The Job Search Strategies and Support appointment provides tailored guidance, practical resources, and support in developing effective job search strategies, refining application materials, and navigating the competitive job market to secure meaningful employment opportunities that align with career goals.
45 Minutes
Mock Interview
The Mock Interview simulates a real job interview scenario. Participants will receive constructive feedback and practice to help improve interview skills, build confidence, and identify areas for improvement in relation to the interview and job search process.
60 Minutes
Salary Negotiation
The salary negotiation appointment provides valuable insights and negotiation techniques for discussing fair and competitive compensation and benefits packaging and is designed to assist with making informed decisions about career opportunities based on self-advocacy and worth.
45 Minutes
Having trouble? Send an email to careerservices@ciat.edu for assistance.
