Career Development - Texas A&M University-Commerce

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Welcome

Whether you are entering the job market, transitioning between careers or trying to advance within your current career, developing useful strategies is important, especially in today’s market. With a network of 10,000+ employers, students and alum are able to get the results they want using our career coaching services. After conducting over 150 workshops and events last year, 3000 students learned how to articulate their skills and knowledge to potential employers increasing their chances of getting hired.

Career Development :: Our Services

Design a Career You Love

Explore Careers

Discover what employers are looking for and how your skills match those positions.

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Develop a Plan

Develop an action plan to tackle the job market with a top notch resume, cover letter, interview skills and online brand.

Build Your Network

Connect with hundreds of employers and alumni to build your network.

Career Development:: Directors message

Welcome from the Director

Our department increases career opportunities for students and alumni. We consist of Career Coaches that are knowledgeable about the job market and ways to navigate the hiring process successfully. This is where you can engage with employers locally and nationally to launch your career.

I welcome you to the lion family and hope to be a part of your journey to a prosperous happy career.

Lacey Henderson

Director

Career Development

Career Development:: Career Guide

Services

One-on-One Career Coaching

Resume/cover letter writing guide and other resources
Mock interviews: Big Interview
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Dress to impress with The Lion Wardrobe
Hirealion Resources

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Career Development :: Career Exploration

Services

Career Exploration

Career Assessment: YouScience
Career Design Studio
Mentorship
TAMUC Candid Careers
Lion Talks

Career Development, Students Intro

Services

Micro Internships

These are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. As an undergraduate or graduate student from all majors, you can execute professional assignments to build and demonstrate skills while exploring a variety of career paths.

Learn More

Career Development:: Exploration

Hirealion

Schedule an Appointment Online

Schedule an appointment through Hirealion for a meeting to discuss your career goals in more detail either over the phone or in person.

Career Development, Events and Opportunities

Events and Workshops

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Partner with Career Development

Sponsor an Event

Partner with us to support A&M-Commerce and promote your business! Event sponsorships and partnerships spotlight your company to reach and attract qualified employees.

Support Initiatives

Partner with us to support A&M-Commerce Career Development and The Lion Wardrobe, our professional clothing closet for students, alumni and community members.

Custom Packages

We will work with you on customizing a package which can include recruiting strategy consulting, use of Career Center training room and workshops for your staff on hiring, diversity and inclusion, recruiting, service learning projects, and externship offerings.

Career Development, Purpose, Vision, Mission

Our Mission

The Career Development Department develops relationships with employers resulting in career opportunities for students and alumni, while providing quality career preparation tools to develop the essential skills needed to compete in job market.