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Career Counseling

The Academic Advising and Career Center offers career counseling services for NSM students in the Academic Advising and Career Center, Lassen Hall 1013 on a walk-in basis. Follow-up appointments are also available in the Career Center.

Services include:

• Finding internships, volunteer experiences or part-time jobs
• Developing resumes and cover letters
• Exploring career options by major and/or concentration
• Choosing/changing a major and/or career path
• Learning job search strategies
• Using Career Connection (online job listings)
• Also, learning about K-12 teaching opportunities for NSM students

Walk-in Hours in the Academic Advising and Career Center, Lassen Hall 1013: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Walk-in Hours in the Natural Sciences Advising Center, Sequoia Hall 238: Not available during Fall 2012.

Internships & Gaining Experience in Your Field

• Internship and Undergraduate/Graduate Research Opportunities
• Career Connection: Career Center's Online Job Posting System
• Volunteer Opportunities
  • UC Davis Medical Center Volunteer Services
  • Sutter Medical Center Volunteer Services
  • Mercy General Hospital Volunteer Services
  • Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Volunteer Services
  • Sutter Volunteer Opportunities
  • HealthCare Volunteer
  • Volunteer Match
  • Volunteer Center of Sacramento
  • Hands On Sacramento
  • Community Engagement Center

NSM Handouts and PowerPoint/Video Presentations

• Laboratory Jobs and Internship Search Strategies
• Molecular and Cell Biology Jobs and Internship Search Strategies
• Beginning Your Dream: Steps to Becoming a Health Professional
• Internshipology: The Science of Finding and Applying for Internships
• Researching Career Options: Strategies for Making Informed Decisions
• Resumes and Personal Statements: Writing Strategies for Career Success
• Interviewing 101: Tips and Advice for the Interview

NSM Academic Departments and Programs

• College of Natural Science and Mathematics
• Science Educational Equity
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Physics & Astronomy
• Math & Statistics
• Geology
• Geography

What Careers Can I Do with My Major

• Internet Search Strategies
• Researching the World of Work Websites
• Pre-Health Health Careers Information and Links
• A Day in the Life of a.....
  • Astronomer
  • Biochemist and Biophysicist
  • Biological Scientist
  • Biological Technician
  • Biologist
  • Chemist
  • Epidemiologist
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Forest and Conservation Worker
  • Geologist
  • Geographic Information System Manager
  • Microbiologist
  • Optometrist
  • Pharmacist
  • Physician Assistant
  • Soil and Plant Scientist

NSM Student Clubs and Organizations

• American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
• Biology Graduate Student Association (BGSA)
• Field Biology Group
• Future Pharmacist Student Organization (FPSO)
• Multicultural Organization of Science Students (MOSS)
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics Joint Council (NSMJC)
• Pre-Dental Association
• Student Association for Laboratory Science (SALS)
• Chemistry Club
• Environmental Student Organization
• Future Black Doctors & Dentists (FBD&D)
• Geography Club
• Geology Club
• Pre-Health Professional Student Organization
• Society of Physics Students (SPS)

Pre-Professional Assistance

• Pre-Health Professional Program
• Pre-professional Advisors
• The Student Doctor Network
• Association of American Medical Colleges
• Professional School Interview Feedback
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
• American Dental Education Association
• ExploreHealthCareers.org
• American Academy of Physicians Assistants
• Teacher Credential Office
• Science Subject Matter Program for Teacher Credentialing

NSM Online Resources

• Forensic Laboratories in California: Federal, State, Local
• American Mathematical Society- Undergraduate Programs
  Includes information on: graduate schools, research opportunities, careers, jobs and internships in Math
• The Wildlife Society- Sacramento-Shasta Chapter
  Professional organization of wildlife biologists and other professionals who work to conserve biodiversity, sustain ecological productivity, and ensure responsible use of wildlife resources.