PEERS FOR CAREERS - Benefits
Top 10 Reasons to Become a Peer
- Gain critical knowledge to help you and your peers in choosing a major
- Learn essential skills to succeed in launching your career
- Build excellent communication and interpersonal skills through group presentations, workshops, and one-on-one resume reviews and mock interviews
- Get access to hundreds of internships and jobs
- Network with employers at many SCDC events
- Serve as student liaison to employers at SCDC Career Days and Internship Fairs
- Receive mentorship from professional career counselors
- Be a role model for your peers and learn from the career experiences of your fellow students
- Enjoy the feeling of truly making a difference in the lives of others
- Develop your own highly effective resume and polish your interviewing skills
Success Stories
"Working at the SCDC in the Peers for Careers program has been one of the best decisions and investments in helping me grow both professionally and personally. As you enlighten fellow peers with your valuable knowledge of resumes, mock interviews and services at the SCDC, you enhance your communication skills which are vital for success in both job interviews and relationships...The SCDC prepares you for life and puts you ahead of the game. Don't miss out!"
- Terresa Ling, Peers for Careers
