Center for Career & Leadership Development

Our mission is to provide innovative, student-centered services, programs, and connection opportunities that prepare and empower students to identify, build, and articulate the career and leadership competencies needed to enhance their local and global communities as lifelong learners, professionals, and leaders.  Learn more about our services in our Overview of Services Handout.

The CCLD has staff located in Macon - Student Life Center 261, Cochran - Sanford 112, and Eastman - Room 1129.  To schedule appointments, go to the Career Center section of Handshake

 
EXPLORE AND PLAN YOUR CAREER FROM DAY ONE                                
Complete a career assessment.  Articulate your skills in your resume. Practice your interview skills.  Create a professional brand.  Network with employers. Build a career search strategy.

DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR YOUR CAREER & COMMUNITY     
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ign-up for Knights LEAD (first-year students) or Emerging Leaders (second-year students and above).  Participate in the Student Leadership Conference.  Serve as an iLEAD Peer Educator.
GAIN REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE IN AN INTERNSHIP                                
Develop a search strategy. Apply for opportunities on Handshake. Attend career fairs.  Talk with your faculty about academic credit.
INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS RECRUITING AT mga                       

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