Career Peers serve as a student-to-student resource for fellow Tri-C students in individual advising sessions, workshops, drop-in hours, etc. With other Office of Career Marketplace responsibilities, this is a great opportunity for students who want to develop skills in active listening, verbal and non-verbal communication, building relationships, critical thinking, problem solving, empathy, and compassion, patience, and resilience, self-awareness, public speaking, collaboration, professional writing, organization, and client engagement, while also serving as a resource for their peers and building their own professional development skills.
Essential Functions:
• Provide 11 conversations available to fellow students during the day and evening hours. • Assist staff and employers at career fairs and events. • Help with set-up, tear-down, and facilitation of tabling events. • Facilitate workshops focused on various career education topics. • Serve as a liaison to students at all Tri-C campuses. • Support staff members on various projects and initiatives. • Provide frontline support in reception areas within the office. • Participate in office outreach activities.
Benefits of working in this role:
• Network with employers, staff, and other students. • Share career-related expertise with peers. • Enhance resume and professional presence. • Develop leadership and coaching skills.