Resources for Faculty and Staff
Texas A&M University-Kingsville faculty and staff are critical to providing both curricular and co-curricular activities to assist with career readiness preparedness for our students and alumni. Please feel free to reach out to hirejavelinas@tamuk.edu to discuss how Career Engagement can be a part of this process.
Preparing students for life after A&M-Kingsville calls for campus-wide support in this calling. Here are ways you can build in career-engaged activities and assignments into your course structure.
The Integration of Career Readiness Into Experiential Learning and High Impact Practices - National Association of Colleges & Employers, American Association of Colleges & Universities, Society for Experiential Education White Paper
Quinncia - leverage AI to review resumes and practice virtual interviews
Importance of Internships - cover the top attribute employers seek in hiring recent college graduates-relevant work experience in their field of study outside the classroom
PeopleGrove at A&M-Kingsville - facilitate connecting students with Javelina alumni
Google Career Dreamer - a mapping tool that considers background, skills, and interests to suggest adjacent career paths, generate a "Career Identity Statement", and recommend specific training like Google Career Certificates.
Texas Reality Check - career and financial planning tool managed by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Helping Students Research Employers
Faculty and staff can guide students to make informed career choices by encouraging employer research. Using trusted resources, students can learn about company cultures, job openings, employee experiences, and interview insights, helping them find workplaces that fit their goals and values.
Recommended Employer Research Tools:
- LinkedIn – Explore company profiles and professional networks
- Crunchbase – Discover backgrounds and growth of startups
- USAJobs.gov – Search federal government job opportunities
- Texas Workforce Commission – Find Texas state jobs and resources
- Glassdoor – Review employee feedback, salary data, and interview questions
We are pleased that you are interested in supporting our students and alumni meet and surpass their career goals. As employees of Texas A & M University-Kingsville, we are expected to comply with all organization policies specifically our Civil Rights Compliance 08.01.01.K1 policy View University policy through link while we engage this call.
We are also a member institution of the National Association of Colleges and Employers that has collaborated with industry and university leaders to create a guide to inform our work in supporting our Javelinas. Faculty Guide to Ethical and Legal Standards in Student Hiring
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) identifies core competencies that are crucial for career readiness.
To learn more, view the NACE competency flyer
Student Guide to Career Competencies Download