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Career Services

The Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen's Career Services mission is to promote career learning and development, empowering all Aggies to realize their potential and establishing Texas A&M University as a preferred source of talent.

Career Services is dedicated to supporting undergraduate, graduate and former students in their journey toward meaningful careers. Whether you're exploring your major, preparing for your first interview, or planning for graduate school, we are here to guide you every step of the way. 

Career Services provides personalized support and resources to help you reach your professional goals, including:

  • Career Advising: One-on-one sessions to guide your career planning.
  • Major & Career Exploration: Discover paths aligned with your strengths and interests. 
  • Career Assessments: Tools to evaluate your values, personality and skills.
  • Resume and Cover Letter Critiques: Personalized feedback to strengthen your materials.
  • Professional Goal Setting: Define and work toward your short- and long-term objectives.
  • Job, Co-op, and Internship Search Strategies: Learn how to find and secure opportunities. 
  • Interview Preparation: Practice your pitch, body language and professionalism. 
  • Networking Guidance: Build strong connections with peers, alumni and employers.
  • Professional Communication Skills: Email etiquette, follow-ups and LinkedIn branding.
  • Workshops & Programs: On-campus events that equip you with tools for success.


Contact Career Services to Schedule an Appointment

Employers

Employer Engagement Initiative: “Bridging Aggie Talent with Real-World Opportunity”

Our Mission: “Rooted in Opportunity, Ready for the World”

At Career Services, our mission is to actively create pathways that prepare our students for the workforce while building meaningful, culturally rooted partnerships—especially across the Rio Grande Valley.

We’re committed to ensuring Aggies are not just career ready, but community ready— equipped with the skills, confidence, and local awareness to thrive in every professional setting.

Through close collaboration with employers, we develop strategies that open doors to real-world
opportunities—reflecting the values and work ethic of our South Texas communities.

Together, we build brighter futures—one connection at a time.

What We Aim to Do:

  • Build values-based, long-term partnerships
  • Develop strategies that create opportunity
  • Strengthen student-employer pipelines
  • Increase employer visibility and engagement

Erica Mendez

  • Senior Career Services Coordinator
Erica Mendez