Information for Students & Alumni

Information for Students & Alumni

Consider Your Plan

• For more information and tutorials on career readiness- visit the Career Online Delhi page!
• Join on-campus clubs and organizations that will help you explore your career interests and develop new skills.
• Talk to family, friends and advisors about your major and begin exploring it via online tools.
• Do your homework! Learn everything you can about the field and the employers you are interested in.
• O*Net (Occupational information sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor)
• Occupational Outlook Handbook (Guide to career information for hundreds of occupations)
• CareerOneStop (Career exploration and information)
• New York CareerZone A way to research careers within your major and assess which might suit you best. Videos on specific careers available!

Create Your Resume & Cover Letter

• SkillsFirst is a free resource for SUNY Delhi students that offers an AI-augmented Resume Builder and Cover Letter Builder to help you create keyword-optimized documents tailored for specific job descriptions. To register, use this web address: www.skillsfirst.com/organizations/delhi 
• SkillsFirst reviews are available Monday-Thursday.
• Don't forget your three professional references!

Market Yourself!

• Create an account with LinkedIn to network, share ideas and search positions within your field.
• Create a SUNY Delhi Merit page to share SUNY Delhi stories, your student profile and campus organizations!

Search for Internships & Jobs

• Search for job and internship opportunities through various search engines on the Job Postings & Exams page.
• Generate a prospective list of potential places to work. Seek out people in these organizations with whom you can network.
• Take on a shadowing and internship experience.

Set up a Mock Interview

• Set up a practice interview with the Career and Transfer Services office.