career NAL A N D P R O F E S S IO
What types of resources will be available to me in the Center for Career and Professional Development? The Center for Career and Professional Development offers a range of services, programs and resources designed to help students make educated decisions about majors and careers; effectively identify their skills and abilities and market them to employers and graduate programs; and research, identify and secure employment and graduate study opportunities. These include:
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Assistance securing internships, for which students may be able to earn academic credit
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Conducting a senior-year job search for a fulltime position after graduation
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On-campus interviewing and job fairs which include over 100 different employers each academic year
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Résumé and cover letter writing workshops and individual assistance
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Interviewing skills workshops and individual assistance
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Professional networking training
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Social media guidance: How to utilize LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
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Major in Success Program for students undecided on a major or career
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Self-assessment testing and activities including CareerBeam, Strong, MBTI and others
Planning for and researching graduate school options
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Exploration of career options for a chosen major
Access to PioneerNetwork, SHU’s online career management system with part-time, fulltime and internship positions, online résumé submissions, career research tools, registration for Career Center events and 24/7 access by students to a network of over 10,000 employers interested in connecting with SHU students
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The Online Alumni Career Mentor Network
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On campus career events such as employer information sessions, networking events and presentations on career topics by industry experts
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Research resources such as CareerSearch
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Connections with professional associations in various fields
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Support in finding part-time and summer jobs
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One-on-one career counseling for any careerrelated issues a student is facing
Are internships available for all students? Yes. Some majors require an internship for graduation, but internships are available for all students regardless of major. All students are
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