Introduction
Here are some tips to help you make the most of your 15 minutes based on what you need assistance with.
Drop-In Quick Career Tips
Drop-ins are currently unavailable for this semester. Please make an appointment instead!
Drop in for a 15 minute session. Get your quick career questions answered or get feedback on application materials. No appointment needed! (If you want more in-depth assistance requiring longer than 15 minutes, we recommend you make an appointment.)
Drop-in hours: Mondays – Thursdays from 2 – 4 p.m. Mountain Time, during the fall and spring semesters when classes are in session. (Drop-ins are unavailable during the summer, finals week, and breaks.) Please note that you will be seen on a first come, first served, basis, and wait times may vary.
Preparing for Your Drop-In Session
Resumes
Bring the resume you are working on and we will suggest edits to help make your resume stronger. For help getting started or for additional assistance, see our virtual workshop on resumes, or our resume handout.
Cover Letters
Use the suggestions in our cover letter virtual workshop or our cover letter handout to draft a letter to for us to look at together.
Job Search
Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or a career position, we can help. Our job search process virtual workshop or job search process handout will help you get started in your search for career positions. For part-time jobs, check out our handout on getting a part-time job. Bring your questions!
Internships
Have questions about how internships work at Boise State, or how to find one? Start with our internship handout, then we can help you with questions about what kinds of internships you could do, where to look, and how to secure one. We can also help you explore other types of experiential learning opportunities, such as Work U, volunteering, or involvement in student or professional organizations.
We can help you strengthen your profile and show you tricks on how to get the most out of LinkedIn. Check out our LinkedIn resources.
Grad School Personal Statements
Bring a copy of your personal statement along with the specific instructions and prompts you were given. We can provide suggestions about content and organization, but please note that for writing style, grammar, or proofreading assistance, the Writing Center may be a better resource for you.
Interview Preparation
You’ll find a lot of tips in our virtual workshop on interviewing or our interviewing handout. We can answer the questions you have about preparing for an upcoming interview. If you would like to do a practice interview and receive feedback, please schedule an appointment.
Career Planning
Check out the many career exploration and career planning resources we have available, including our career planning handout, virtual workshops, and web resources such as What Can I Do With This Major and Vault. We can help you start to work on your career preparation plan. If you are looking for assistance with career exploration or to review your PathwayU results, please note that you’ll want to schedule an appointment for that.