Center for Career and Leadership Development
The Center for Career and Leadership Development collaborates with faculty, staff, and community partners to provide students and alumni career-focused training that will enhance their professional aspirations and lead to a more purposeful contribution to our global society. Common services include administering career assessment tests, developing resumes and cover letters, providing job/internship/externship/graduate school search assistance, strengthening interview skills, hosting career fairs and addressing specific career and leadership development needs (e.g. acquiring professional attire, negotiating salary increases, constructing an efficient LinkedIn profile, expressing proper professional dining etiquette, improving soft skills). Additionally, the Center connects employers seeking full-time, part-time, or internship candidates to students and alumni of MGA who are ready to enter the workforce. The University’s online job board and many more career-focused resources are accessible 24/7 on the Center's homepage at www.mga.edu/cs. Walk-ins are welcomed on the Macon campus (Student Life Center, suite 254) and the Cochran campus (Sanford Hall, suite 112) during standard operating hours. Students and alumni alike are encouraged to utilize the Center by scheduling an appointment. The staff may be reached via telephone at 478-471-2714 (Macon campus) or 478-934-3110 (Cochran campus).