Welcome to National American University's Career Services!
The resources offered on this page provide a wealth of information on the various stages of the job application process and recommended strategies for career growth and development. Please see below and use the drop-down menu from the main Career Services tab on the top of the page to access the various pages and resources.
*If you're just getting started, we recommend reviewing the pages in order to start developing your career application portfolio.
- Career Resources
- This page offers personality assessments, interest assessments, career assessments, and career research resources to help you determine what position best aligns with your traits and preferences so you can make informed decisions and choose a fulfilling career path.
- Networking
- This page provides a deep dive into networking and the many opportunities available to strengthen and expand your professional network. Be sure to take a look at the list of Professional Associations related to your career path!
- Job Search
- This page provides all the how-tos for conducting a successful job search and job board resources to explore open positions in your career field.
- Resume
- This page offers resume guides and database resources that help you curate keywords and content needed to make your resume stand out among other candidates. Be sure to review the Applicant Tracking Systems section!
- Cover Letter
- Similar to the Resume page, this page offers cover letter guides to help you pull content from your resume to create a stellar cover letter.
- Interview
- This page provides substantial guidance on preparing for an interview, practicing common interview question responses, and the importance of asking questions and researching the company in advance.
- Negotiation
- This page offers resources and how-to guides for researching salary trends and preparing for negotiation conversations with a potential employer.
- Graduate School
- Plan to enroll in graduate school after graduation? Be sure to check out this page for resources on graduate school admissions, recommendations, and online resources to help you find the best graduate school fit for your career goals.
- Certifications
- This page provides online resources to research possible certifications available in your career field to further strengthen your qualifications.
- Mentorship
- This page offers guidance and information on the importance of finding a mentor. Be sure to check out the how-to guide to learn how to craft professional messages to a potential mentor and online resources to help you find a mentor!
- Military Students
- Calling all NAU Military Students! Be sure to check out this page for guidance and online resources for navigating the transition from military to civilian life or to the civilian job sector.
- Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security Resources
- Calling all NAU HP Students! Take some time to review the wealth of information provided on these pages for all things strategic security-related. You'll find Security-related Professional Associations, job titles, and a list of 100+ employer links.
- IT/Business Portfolio Development
- Calling all IT or Business Major Students! Be sure to review this page for recommended resources and guides in developing your career portfolios.
Some of the content on this page was generated by artificial intelligence and may contain inaccuracies or errors.
Please consult other sources or contact [naucareerservices@national.edu] for more information.
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