Service. Education. Community.
Become a Career Peer!
What is a Career Peer?

Being a Career Peer is first and foremost a learning experience. You'll gain skills and knowledge regarding career development and career planning that will benefit you and the students you help. As a Career Peer, you will have many different roles: educator, advisor, consultant, presenter, liaison, and ambassador.

In addition to receiving a stipend each quarter, you will learn skills to use throughout life, including self-assessment, resume writing, job searching, and career professionalism. You will have the opportunity to interact with employers and other career professionals at events. You will be adding a great experience to your resume, and most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to help yourself, your friends and your peers with their career development and advancement. In addition, you will be a part of a select, close-knit group of Career Peers whose primary goal is to provide first-rate services to the NU community.
About University Career Services (UCS)
University Career Services is a comprehensive career planning center and serves all undergraduate and graduate students as well as NU alumni. UCS helps students with everything from choosing a major to applying to graduate or professional school, from obtaining internships to securing a full-time job after graduation. Our goal is to foster career development, through one-to-one meetings, workshops, and events, such as career fairs and employer presentations.
Career Peers Responsibilities
• Hold advising hours at UCS during walk-in hours (T-F 11-3), advise students about UCS services and resources, critique resumes, and other career-related topics: 2 hours per week each quarter
• Give feedback and analysis on new and current UCS services and initiatives
• Receive training and conduct outreach programs on topics including: Orientation to UCS, Interviewing Skills, the Internship Search, Resume Writing and/or other topics: 2 outreaches per quarter (each lasting about 45 minutes)
• Help with UCS major events (e.g. Career Expo): 1- 1 ½ hours shift per event, 1-2 events each quarter
• Contribute to marketing UCS events and services (posting flyers, sending emails to student listservs): up to 1 hour per quarter
• Obtain extensive training in career development issues
• Attend meetings each quarter
• Participate in activities that assess Career Peer learning outcomes
• Serve as a UCS ambassador during on-campus recruiting
• Function as a liaison to residence halls and the Greek community
• Complete two short career or student development projects

Eligibility:
• Students who will have sophomore, junior, or senior standing in the 2008-2009 school year
• All majors
• Must be willing to make time commitment outlined above and have the ability to balance activities, classes, internship/ job search, and Career Peer program
• Must have or be willing to learn presentation skills
• Have a sincere desire and commitment to learn and help their fellow students
• Have a genuine interest in Career related issues

Application materials (to be submitted through CareerCat) include:
1. Resume (1 page)
2. Document with responses to the following short Answer/essay questions:
a. NU Major/Field of study:
b. NU School of Enrollment:
c. Where will you live for the 2008-200 school year? (off campus or on campus?)
If on campus, where (Building name, Campus location: North/South/Mid campus)?
d. What are your personal career goals? (Not to exceed 100 words)
e. Why are you interested in becoming a Career Peer? (Not to exceed 250 words)
f. What specifically would you contribute to the Career Peer program? (Not to exceed 250 words)
g. Describe the activities you will be involved in during the 2008-2009 year (includes Greek, athletics, internship/ job search, and student groups/activities

Submit above documents electronically throughCareerCat: http://www.northwestern.edu/careers/nuresources/MonsterTRAKCareerCat.html
Unfamiliar with how to use CareerCat?
Not a problem…
Come to UCS WALK-IN HOURS with a copy of your RESUME
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 11:00 am – 2:45 pm, UCS Main Office, 620 Lincoln Street
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 11:00 am – 2:45 pm, UCS Career Lab, Main NU Library, Core Reserve
Application submission DEADLINE: May 2, 2008

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