Parents & Families

Student shaking hands with a vendor at a career fair

Welcome Parents and Families!

The transition from student to career professional requires strategic development, and St. Martin Career Exploration Office is here to assist COLSA students ensuring that they are well prepared to meet the needs of the workplace or transition into graduate school. Through a variety of services, we assist students in articulating career goals and creating well-informed career action plans. Students are advised to meet with a career professional and schedule periodic meetings to address career paths and associated strategies.

The Wildcat Way to Professional Success

Wildcat Way

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Attend campus-wide career events including Career Fairs, Resume Review Days, and Interview Days
  • Participate in presentations and workshops led by Career and Professional Success professionals
  • Stop by walk-in hours for a resume or cover letter review, or general questions
  • Make an appointment with a career professional
  • First Time Career Appointment to learn about resources
  • Interest Assessments
  • Careers for your major
  • Career and Job Search Skills
  • Searching and Applying to Internships
  • Graduate School Applications
  • Networking/LinkedIn
  • Resume/Cover Letters
  • Interview Skills
  • Mock Interviews
  • Salary negotiation 

Contact Information

Lori Dameron, Director
Rudman Hall, G06A
Phone: (603) 862-1082
Email: lori.dameron@unh.edu

Melissa Capen, Senior Career Advisor
Rudman Hall, G06
Phone: (603) 862-1432
Email: Melissa.Capen@unh.edu

Laura Long, Career Advisor
Rudman Hall, G06
Phone: (603) 862-2505
Email: Laura.Long@unh.edu


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