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Career and Professional Development Services

Career and Professional Development Services

The Smart Choice

The Career Center in the Office of Career and Professional Development Services is here to help students attain their career-related goals by encouraging the development of professional skills and by helping students connect with employment, internship, and networking opportunities. We also work closely with employers and recruiters through the Career Expo, Internship Soiree, and Education Professionals Recruitment Day.

The center provides a variety of career-related services, including: 

  • Help with exploring your major and related careers.
  • Career guidance and advising.
  • Help with professional document writing (resume, cover letter, etc.)
  • Advice on interview preparation and techniques.
  • Job search strategies.

Handshake

We also have Handshake, an online recruiting and networking platform for McNeese students and alumni. On this board, you can:

  • Create and upload your resume and career portfolio for job applications.
  • Easily apply to jobs, internships, and co-op job opportunities.
  • Access our events calendar, career/job search advice documents, podcasts, videos and more.


Employers can also search for talented students and alumni and post unlimited jobs for free. Sign up for a free account.

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Ashley Bass

I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.

My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.”  I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.

In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.

ADVISOR FOR:
  • College of Liberal Arts (excluding music)
  • Burton College of Education (ELEM and EDPR majors)