{"id":4405,"date":"2016-09-20T09:49:13","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T13:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.umpi.edu\/utimes\/?p=4405"},"modified":"2025-08-24T12:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T16:28:14","slug":"come-see-what-the-office-of-career-readiness-can-offer-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.umpi.edu\/utimes\/2016\/09\/20\/come-see-what-the-office-of-career-readiness-can-offer-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Come see what the Office of Career Readiness can offer you!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You will have opportunities\u00a0for many new experiences here at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.\u00a0One way to maximize your potential\u00a0is to make being career ready an integral part of your education. The Office of Career Readiness (formerly the Office of Career Preparation &amp; Employer Relations) located in Preble Hall room 238B can assist you whether you are a first year student, a returning student or a student in their final year.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\nNot sure what to major in?\u00a0 Our Career Readiness program can help you identify your abilities and interests, explore career options and help you define your career goals so that you can select the right major for you.\u00a0 Want real experiences? \u00a0Internships, Field Experiences, Practicums, Volunteer Opportunities and Resume Building Work Experiences offer the potential for valuable learning opportunities outside the classroom setting. These experiences can serve as a bridge between the traditional academic setting and the professions that our students aspire to. It is our goal at the University of Maine at Presque Isle for all students to gain at least one of these valuable experiential career learning activities while they are students with us. The Office of Career Readiness can help you in finding these opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>When you are ready for your job search, turn to us to get help in writing a dynamic resume, develop your professional portfolio, learn job search strategies and get employers\u2019 contacts and information on job postings. Our job board is updated weekly and located in the waiting area of suite 238 Preble Hall. Full-time, part-time, temporary and volunteer positions are available.\u00a0Some employers even provide students the opportunity to have preliminary interviews right here on campus.\u00a0 Additionally, there is an Experiential Career Learning Experiences board that lists internships, service learning activities and volunteer opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The Office of Career Readiness offers many programs to help you succeed in entering the job market and excel in your future career.\u00a0 Look for information on these programs throughout the school year&#8211;Blue &amp; Gold Block Party, Etiquette Event, Reverse Career Fair.\u00a0 We also offer information sessions on Developing Resumes &amp; Cover Letters, Job &amp; Internship Search, Interview Skills, How to Apply for a Federal Job and Graduate School Preparation.<\/p>\n<p>Stop by the Office of Career Readiness at 238B Preble Hall or call us at 207-768-9750 or email nicole.l.fournier@maine.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You will have opportunities\u00a0for many new experiences here at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.\u00a0One way to maximize your potential\u00a0is to make being career ready an integral part of your education. 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