Student Resources

You have a lot to offer. To help you stand out in a competitive market, the Alverno Career Studio provides:

Career Coaching

Our professional staff provide individual career coaching for current students. We can help you:

• Confirm your choice of major and minor
• Explore career options
• Search for a job (PT or FT)
• Polish a resume and cover letter
• Strengthen your interviewing skills
• Discuss graduate school options
• Discuss ANY other career-related questions

Students can schedule an appointment by logging into Handshake (career center -> appointments), stopping in FO 101, or calling us at (414) 382-6010.

Peer Career Coaching

Need help, fast? Our team of Peer Career Coaches - Alverno students who are trained in job/internship search and career exploration - offer "walk-in" hours Monday-Friday from 11:00-1:00 and 3:00-5:00. In-person walk-in hours in FO 101 have been temporarily suspended, due to COVID-19. Virtual Walk-In hours are available via Zoom. To acces the Zoom link, login to Handshake, select Events, and search for "Walk-In".

Career Coaching Handouts

• Researching Occupations
• Conducting an Informational Interview
• Job & Internship Search Tips
• Writing a Resume
• Resume Guide (with samples)
• Writing a Cover Letter
• Writing a Reference List
• Preparing for an Interview
• Common Interview Questions
• Writing a Thank You Letter
• Researching Graduate School
• Applying to Graduate School
• Requesting a Letter of Recommendation
• Managing Downsizing and Lay Offs