Appointments

In-Person Visits

To participate in Express Hours, students can visit the Career Center (UU 225) during the semester Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. for a brief review with a career peer advisor.

If this is for a class assignment, students should indicate the class and instructor they are completing the assignment for.

During semester breaks you can schedule a resume and/or cover letter appointment with your career coach.

Virtual Visits

Students can have their resume and cover letter reviewed virtually by a Career Peer Advisor through Handshake on:

• Monday – Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday from 11:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Students should be prepared to share their resume and cover letter documents during the virtual appointment.

If it is for a class assignment, students should indicate the class and instructor they are completing the assignment for.

During semester breaks you can schedule a resume and/or cover letter appointment with your career coach.

Your photo is the first opportunity to make a good impression on your LinkedIn, Handshake and social media profiles. Make it current and professional by taking a headshot of yourself using our Iris Air photo booth.

You can have your photo taken by visiting the Career Center (UU 225)  Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Don’t forget to bring/wear your professional attire.

Make an impactful first impression at your next interview, job fair or networking event with professional attire. Schedule a half-hour time slot to “shop” SuiTUp’s selection of suits, jackets, pants/skirts/dresses, shirts, and accessories.  

All items are available free of charge – some for students to keep, others to borrow (these must be returned within five days).

Private space is available to try on clothing.

These appointments are recommended for freshmen, transfer students and first-time visitors.

This is a time to become acquainted with our resources including:

• career assessments (learn about your interests, personality and strengths)
• Tiger Mentor Network
• major-related resources
• self-marketing and job/internship services

Come prepared with any questions you have regarding preparation for your future career.

During the appointment, the counselor/advisor will get to know you and help you get connected at Towson University. Even if you are not sure what you need yet, we can help you clarify those things in this meeting.

Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long.

To schedule a resume and/or cover letter appointment, you must first have your resume and/or cover letter reviewed during express hours.

Come prepared

Bring a copy of your resume or plan to print it at our resources library for free. If possible, bring information about:

• the specific position you are applying for and what skills that position requires
• the type of job or internship you will be seeking, if you have not targeted a specific job
• your various experiences and achievements.

Notify the reviewer if the appointment is a class assignment. The reviewer will write comments directly on your resume and go over them with you. You may receive handouts and/or worksheets to supplement critiques.

If possible, bring a copy of the job or internship advertisement.

Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long.

Come prepared

Bring a copy of your resume or plan to print it at our resources library for free. If you would like a comprehensive resume and/or cover letter review, please consider scheduling a resume review or cover letter appointment.

Come prepared to discuss:

• your interests and goals for the future. (If you are not sure about your career goals, consider scheduling a career counseling appointment.)
• your current employment status and any steps you have already taken to achieve your career goals.

The counselor/advisor will go over key components of a successful job search and assist you in developing a strategy to cover all areas of the job search process. The counselor/advisor will share specific tools, tips and resources to help you complete the next steps in your search.

Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long.

Come prepared

Bring a copy of your resume or plan to print it at our resources library for free. 
If you do not have a specific internship in mind, be prepared to talk about:

• your interests or goals so that the advisor can help you identify internship resources.
• your various experiences and achievements, and how they may relate to your internship.
• what steps you have already taken, as well as receive guidance regarding what steps to take next.

Our goal is to help you identify resources and possible internships that may help you meet your learning goals. You then can apply these strategies to a successful search.

Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long.

Bring a copy of your resume. If you don’t have a resume, bring a list of jobs you have held as well as any activities and/or volunteer work.

Come prepared to discuss:

• hours of availability
• whether you have received/accepted a Federal Work-Study award.
• any other limitations/commitments that would affect your employment eligibility (such as academic standing, visa status)
• your interests and goals for the future

If you are not sure about your career goals, consider scheduling a Major/Career Exploration appointment.

During your appointment, the career coach will show you how to search for and apply for campus jobs on Handshake. You also may discuss part-time job options in the community near campus.

The career coach will go over key components of a successful job search and assist you in developing a strategy to cover all areas of the job search process.

The career coach will share specific tools, tips and resources to help you complete the next steps in your search.

Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long.

This type of appointment is helpful if you have an idea of what you would like to do or what you want to major in and would like more specifics for your options.

During the appointment, a career coach will review resources and strategies for researching careers and majors related to your career plan. If you are interested in exploring multiple options, career counseling will be a better appointment for you.

Come prepared to discuss:

• your interests and goals for the future
• any steps you have already taken to research or apply to graduate school

If you’ve identified or applied to specific programs, it would be helpful to bring information on the programs and their admission requirements.

What to Expect

During the appointment, the counselor/advisor will provide guidance regarding what steps to take next in the application process, and how to take those steps successfully.

Don’t worry if you are just beginning the process. The counselor/advisor is there to help you, regardless of how far you are in the process.

The counselor/advisor may provide you with resources and advice regarding the following:

• deciding when to pursue graduate education and how to identify programs
• application timelines
• obtaining letters of recommendation
• entrance exams
• personal statements (if possible, bring a copy of the essay question and guidelines and be ready to talk about your various experiences and achievements)
• graduate school interviews (see the Mock Interview description if you’d like to schedule this type of appointment)

Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long.

Come Prepared

Bring a copy of your resume or plan to print it at our resources library for free. If possible, create a free LinkedIn account before your appointment.

Be prepared to show the counselor/advisor your LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or other social media or blog sites, and discuss:

• discuss your interests and goals for the future and how social media might impact them
• discuss your current employment status and any steps you have already taken to achieve your career goals.
• your level of comfort with and questions about networking.

What to Expect

Don’t worry if you are just beginning to create social media; the counselor/advisor is there to help you, regardless of how far you are in the process. 

During the appointment, the counselor/advisor can:

• guide what steps to take next in developing a professional presence online
• provide you with strategies for using social media tools to enhance your career development and/or job search
• help you brainstorm key players in your existing network and talk about the effective use of social media.
• discuss strategies that will help you expand your network, including the Tiger Mentor Network, and answer questions about professional etiquette in various networking settings.
• role-play networking conversations with you if desired.

Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long.

Come Prepared

Bring printed copies of all career documents you have completed for review (i.e., resume, cover letter).

Come prepared to discuss:

• your interests and goals for the future as well as what you expect to gain from your meeting at the Career Center
• your current employment status and any steps you have taken to achieve your career goals

The counselor/advisor may recommend follow-up appointments to meet your specific needs.

Alumni qualify for three appointments within the first two years after graduation. Come prepared to ensure you can make the most out of those appointments.

Appointments are approximately 50 minutes long.

Come Prepared

Come prepared to discuss:

• your career outlook /occupation options
• your current job search timeline
• any previous offers you have received
• conversations you’ve had so far with potential employers.

What to Expect

During the appointment, the advisor will:

• help set a time frame for when is appropriate to discuss salary during the job search process
• share specific tools and resources for researching realistic salary expectations for your occupation and geographic area, and for setting realistic budget expectations for your future
• share tips and guidance to help you navigate conversations with potential employers regarding salary and benefits

Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long.

Come Prepared

If possible, know what job you will be interviewing for and what skills the position requires. If you do not have a particular job in mind, be prepared to indicate the type of job or internship you are seeking.

Bring a copy of the job advertisement and your resume.

What to Expect

During the appointment, the counselor/advisor may:

• go over basic interview strategies
• play the role of the interviewer and ask you a series of typical interview questions
• go over each answer with you and provide feedback
• use books and/or distribute handouts for supplemental guidance

Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long.

If possible, know what job you will be interviewing for and what skills the position requires. If you do not have a particular job in mind, be prepared to indicate the type of job or internship you are seeking.

Bring a copy of the job advertisement and your resume.

What to Expect

During your appointment, the counselor/coach may:

• discuss your top five talent themes from CliftonStrengths and how to articulate your strengths during the interview process (Students will receive login instructions for CliftonStrengths in the confirmation email.)
• go over basic interview strategies
• play the role of the interviewer and ask you a series of typical interview questions
• use books and/or distribute handouts for supplemental guidance

When the mock interview is over, the counselor/advisor will go over each answer with you and provide feedback.

Appointments are approximately 50 minutes long.

If you haven’t already, take the CliftonStrengths assessment and bring a copy of your Signature Themes (Top 5) Report or your Strengths Insights + Action Planning report.

Be ready to talk about some of your goals (academic, career, personal, etc.).

During your appointment, your coach will work with you to help you gain a deeper understanding of your top five talent themes and identify how you can leverage your strengths to maximize your potential.

Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long.

The Strong Interest Inventory (Strong) online assessment is designed to measure your career and personal interests.

Understanding your interests can help you explore:

• what you might like to do,
• where you might like to work, and
• how you might like to learn

This information may help you choose, change or confirm your major.

Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment is a prominent personality tool designed to help you understand yourself and your natural decision-making.

MBTI gives you objective insight that you can use to enhance your professional and personal relationships, as well as your direction, focus, and choices.

Appointments are approximately 30 minutes long.