Career Services Resources at CTU Colorado Springs

Preparation for your employment path can begin with CTU Colorado Springs career services tools and resources before or after graduation. We’re here to help you prepare to pursue a profession that makes use of the skills you that you can develop during your degree program. We offer a wide range of services including LinkedIn training, resume reviews and employer panels, to name a few.

Career Services

At CTU Colorado Springs, we strive to provide career services resources designed to help you streamline your job search efforts. Whether you’re just starting your career, looking to take the next step on your current career path or preparing for a career change, we can help you:

• Identify and understand your strengths so you can prepare to leverage them
• Develop a career action plan and job search strategy
• Explore best practices for navigating a competitive job market
• Enhance your professional identity online as well as on paper
• Improve your interviewing skills

Career progression is a lifelong process that doesn’t always follow a linear course. There’s no limit to how many times you can visit and revisit various stages of the career planning and job search continuum, and each visit will be different. The good news is no matter where you are on the continuum, our CTU career services resources are available to help support you as you prepare for your next step.

Career Exploration

The first step to conducting a successful job search is formulating a plan. Our CTU career services tools and resources can help students and alumni create a plan with specific steps to tackle each component of the job search process. Also, you can sign up for our online webinars, which can assist you with job search planning and preparation. Some of the services we provide are designed to help you:

• Organize your job search with tools such as job search roadmaps, activity tracking apps, job search sites, job boards and more
• Assemble an appropriate wardrobe for career fairs, job interviews and networking events
• Grasp the ins and outs of the “hidden” and “visible” job market, and how to research opportunities in each
• Write a resume
• Identify potential job opportunities through networking and social media
• Interview with confidence

Resume and Cover Letter Assistance

Your cover letter and resume provide a snapshot of your career to busy recruiters and hiring managers, and they are often the determining factor in whether you land an interview. Our career services resources include certified professionals who can help you create a cover letter and resume, as well as tailor each for specific job opportunities.

In addition, many companies now use automated applicant tracking systems to screen candidates. Our career services resources can provide you with helpful tips on how to navigate these systems.

Local Events

CTU Colorado Springs students are encouraged to take advantage of exclusive opportunities that support their job search and networking efforts. Our campus hosts a broad array of career fairs, “company spotlights,” networking activities and workshops on a range of employment topics. If you’re feeling unsure about where to go next, events held are a great place to start. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about your potential employment options, practice your job search skills and connect with people who can provide guidance on your job search efforts.

Find Your Fit at CTU

Our Colorado Springs students can begin working with career services resources from the moment they start their degree program. With career preparation programs and a full calendar of events, you’ll find it’s possible to prepare for your next opportunity.

Request information from CTU Colorado Springs today.

CTU cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement.