Family and Friends Information and Resources 

Welcome Family and Friends of Mills! The staff of Career Services is very excited for the start of a new academic year.

We know the current economic challenges present a stressful time for all of us. In Career Services, we are offering targeted workshops and increased services to assist students as they navigate their way out into the world of work or on to graduate school.

We hope you will direct any student concerned about their future to our office located in the Cowell building.

We cannot control the economy but we can be very proactive in taking charge of what is in our control. Being prepared and polished will go a long way toward securing a job in this time of increased layoffs and decreased hiring.

These times are highly competitive but organizations ARE still hiring. Preparation, knowledge, networking and perseverance will serve each of us well as we move forward. We are here to support your student in her/his journey.

We offer many services and programs for Mills College students throughout their academic time with us and into their future career exploration as well.

We suggest that you encourage your daughter and son to visit with our professional Career Services staff for personalized one-on-one career advising. We also look forward to meeting them at one of  the many programs, workshops, information sessions, fairs and employer interview sessions we offer during the fall and spring semesters.

Great Services for Great Students

• Resume workshops and online review
• Advice on choosing a major with career in mind
• Mock interview practice (video option)
• Internship exploration with follow-up
• Goal setting for career and graduate school
• Tips for efficiently searching jobs online
• Networking tactics and events
• Social networking strategies for success 
• Alumnae speaker panels
• Skill, value, interest and personality assessments
• Resource library with printed materials and computer access
• Drop in hours for quick career advice
• Website linkage to some of the best local and national sites
• Connections to local, national and international employers
• Success team creation and support
• Caring, compassionate approach to career counseling and coaching
• Leadership and professional presentation training
• Career management support for post graduation success
• Basic money management for during college and after graduation
• Portfolio preparation
• Letters of recommendation filing service link to Interfolio

If you have any questions about the Career Service Office please contact:

Katherine Dey (Kate); Director & Sophomore Adviser
kdey@mills.edu

Pooja Sharma; Internship Coordinator and Career Counselor
psharma@mills.edu

 Neepa Parikh; Career Counselor, Education and Graduate School Liaison nparikh@mills.edu

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