Services Career and Academic Planning provides to alumni who have graduated within 6 months of graduation:

• Individual career counseling appointments
  We can help with revising your resume, writing a cover letter, finding a job, and more! Call 540-568-6555 in advance to schedule.
• Major & Career Decision Making workshops
  Call 540-568-6555 in advance to schedule your first session.
• FOCUS Online Career Planning Program. JMU eID required.

Services that Career and Academic Planning provides to all alumni:

• Recruit-A-Duke - Provides alumni with access to Job Postings and the Professional Network.
• Build networking contacts using the Professional Network.
  
• Career and Academic Planning Resource Center in Wilson Hall room 303
• Reciprocity agreements - for those living away from the Harrisonburg area, Career and Academic Planning can write a letter of reciprocity on your behalf that would give you permission to use career resources at a school of your choice.
• Online Resources:
  • Job & Internship Search Strategies
  • Job & Internship Search Websites
  • Career Options for Your Major
  • Graduate School Information

You might also consider finding a certified career counselor in your area. To do so, you can use any of these resources:

• National Career Development Association: Type in the 2 letter abbreviation for your state to search
• National Board for Certified Counselors: Choose "Career Development" as the Area of Practice
• Google Local Search: Type into the search field- Career Counselor and your City/State (example: Career Counselor Harrisonburg, VA)