Department of Counseling Services
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Department of Counseling Services
Campus Box 61
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone (478) 445-5331
Fax (478) 445-2962
For more information: Counseling Services
9/30/08
Career counselors do not provide academic advising, but rather guide students through an information-gathering process about self and the world of work to determine which academic programs or careers might be a good match for them. For example, counselors can assist students with clarifying values, examining interests, identifying skills, resolving chronic indecision, developing insight into personality type, and communicating with parents about career decisions. The career counseling process begins with a confidential, one-on-one appointment with a counselor, and culminates in the identification of a career goal and the selection of an academic program to support that goal. You and your counselor will decide together if career testing would be helpful for you during this process.
Career counseling and testing are free of charge to any enrolled student. Alumni are eligible for career counseling during off-peak times of the year for a nominal fee to cover testing supplies. Anyone interested in career counseling should call Counseling Services at (478) 445-5331 or stop by Lanier 130 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
Career counseling services are complementary to the services offered by the Career Center. For many students, meeting with a career counselor is the first step in the career development process. Once an academic program and career goal have been selected, students should work with Career Center staff on matters of placement and employment, such as resume development, interview skills, internship placement, job search strategies, and more. The Career Center is located in Lanier 232 and can be reached by telephone at (478) 445-5384.
Helpful links
Managing Job Interview Anxiety
GCSU Resources:
Academic Advising/Center for Student Success
Career Development Resources:
ASVAB Career Exploration Program
Georgia Career Information System
Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential
Myers Briggs Type Indicator/Jung Typology Inventory
O*Net Occupational Information Network