Howdy and Welcome to Former Student Career Services!

Networking and Career Assistance
Experts agree that networking is an essential element of successful job searches.
The Career Center, with support from The Association of Former Students, provides
a Former Student Career Services team with extensive resources designed to help you:

• Identify, evaluate, and explore career options
• Effectively connect with The Aggie Network
• Guide you through proven job search strategies
• Develop effective resumes and cover letters
• Improve your interviewing skills
• Evaluate and negotiate compensation packages

To schedule an appointment contact the Career Center at
(979) 845-5139 M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm or by e-mail: fscshelp@careercenter.tamu.edu

AggieCareers Career Board

• Search Career Listings – Search a database of career opportunities posted by employers who are seeking experienced Aggies.
• Post Your Resume – Employers can search for and view qualified resumes, or you can choose to have your non-identifiable profile viewed, which allows you to control who sees your resume.

Online Career Tools (must be logged in to access these services)

• Career Beam -- Guides you through a step-by-step resource designed to improve your networking effort. Helps you identify, research, and analyze career options, and then create and manage communications to secure contacts and employment aligned with guidance from Former Student Career Services Staff.
• Perfect Interview -- Participate in virtual practice interviews on this system that includes over 1,500 interview questions, answers, and an interview tutorial.
• Networking Links  -- Easily network with other Former Students using the Online Directory of The Association of Former Students, A&M Clubs and Reveille Clubs.
• Career Search -- View reports on over three million companies, including 250,000 international employers in 240 countries.
• Salary Info - These resources should help you analyze the total compensation package offered, not merely the salary.
• Salary Calculators – Determine current salaries for your field and location.
• WetFeet – Read profiles on career fields, companies, and occupational titles as well as information about career search strategies.
• Vault – Learn about the company-specific interview process for hundreds of companies and enter Vault’s Career Library, including Top 100 Law Firms, the Top Consulting Firms, and the Top Finance Firms.
• Self-Assessment –Explore everything from careers and skills to professional values and educational programs. SIGI is a special tool that can help you to plan your career. It combines the unique capabilities of the Internet with thoroughly researched information about occupations, work-related values, interests, skills, educational programs, and more.