Career Peer Advisor Program

Critique existing resumes and create resumes from scratch.

Help students construct cover letters and tailor them to specific positions.

Offer advice on how to maximize usage of LinkedIn.

Show students how to navigate Stags4Hire to find internships and jobs.

Aid students in their preparation for interviews.

Interested in becoming a Career Peer Advisor?

The Career Peer Advisor program is a great way for upperclassmen to give back.

Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8
Demonstrated engagement in personal career development, including but not limited to experience with individual counseling alongside Career Center staff, completion of Sophomore Success, and/or attendance at Career Center events and workshops
Interest in helping fellow students with career-related questions and concerns
Ability to present in a group setting and collaborate with peers effectively
Previous internship or work experience
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel preferred) and social media tools

There is a mandatory training session for all CPAs at the beginning of the semester.

CPAs are expected to volunteer for 4-7 hours per week during the Career Center’s drop-in hours and at events/programs on campus. CPAs can: