OUR STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
Career Services is dedicated to assisting you in discovering potential career paths, navigating the application process, fostering effective networking, mastering job search skills, and honing interview preparation.
Want to ensure that you get a great job after graduation? The best way is to participate in an internship during the course of your degree. Get started with our 3-step badged internship prep program. Whether you are looking for an internship or a job, the sooner you get started, the sooner you’ll get hired.
ASPIRE PROGRAM
The ASPIRE Program (Accelerated Success Professional Readiness Education Program) is a 3-step, self-paced internship prep certification.
The program is designed to help domestic students find internships and full-time positions.
INSPIRE PROGRAM
The INSPIRE Program (International Student Professional Readiness Education Program) is a 3-step, self-paced internship prep certification, required for CPT eligibility.
The program is designed to help international students on an F1 Visa find internships and full-time positions.
ASPIRE & INSPIRE Program Steps
1. Find your Community
Visit your Career Community to explore career options and use customized resources for your career goals. For exclusive alerts about internships, jobs, and events, join your Career Community to customize your career newsletter. Explore and join Career communities to:
- Explore career options and identify goals
- Pursue desired positions
- Receive job alerts
- Find your people
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2. Plan and Prepare
Now that you have selected a Career Community, continue with your career planning and preparation. Here you will find the following resources, workshops, and guides:
- Resume *
- International Student Guide to Gaining Experience *
- Pitch & Interview *
- LinkedIn Profile *
- Cover Letter & Professional Writing
- Build Skills Employers Want
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3. Connect and Apply
Now that you are prepared to pursue your desired internship or job, it’s time to apply and connect with employers & other industry professionals. Here you will find the following resources, workshops, and guides:
- Grow your Network
- Connect with Employers
- Search for Internships and Jobs *
- On-Campus Jobs
- Pace-Funded Internships
- Unleash your Inner Professional *
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While every student’s career path is different, you can find a recommended timeline on how to make the most of your time at Pace. We encourage you to navigate this website at your own pace. If you are just getting started with your internship search, work through the steps in order, but you can also begin where it is most beneficial for you and attend any workshops or use resources, as needed.
