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Were Eager to Support Your Success

It’s never too early or too late to visit Career and Professional Development.

Find the resources and services to meet your career needs. Our Career Coaches work with you individually to understand your professional goals and help you set short- and long-term steps for achieving them. 

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Undergraduate Outcomes and Experiences

82%

Students Who Are Employed Full-Time or Part-Time, Enrolled in Advanced Education, Serve in the Military or Participate in Full-Time Volunteer Programs One Year Post Graduation

77%

Students Engaged in Experiential Education Prior to Graduation

76%

Students Who Completed an Internship Prior to Graduation

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Career Resources

Reflect

Understand who you are and the variety of career options available that align with your professional goals and aspirations.

  • PathwayU — A resource that offers assessments to help you discover education and career pathways that align with your values, interests, personality and workplace preferences.
  • Schedule an Appointment — Chat more with a Career Coach about career and major exploration.

Explore

Explore majors and careers, while learning how CAPD can help. A great place to start.

  • Selecting a Major — A quick guide that offers questions to consider when you are choosing a major.
  • O’NET Online —  O*NET Online is a tool for career development and job analysis with detailed descriptions of job functions, skills, education and employment trends.
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook — This resource can help you find career information on duties, education, training, pay and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

Experience

Prepare for your career by gaining skills through internships and other experiential learning opportunities, making connections and building your resume.

Launch

Demonstrate and deliver your skills to employers.

  • Interviews — Preparing for and practicing interviews is an essential component of the job search process. This guide briefly discusses how to be successful before, during and after an interview.
  • Handshake — Search for opportunities, connect with employers, attend events and schedule an appointment with a Career Coach. 
  • Resumes, CVs and Cover Letters — It is important that your documents demonstrate clear written communication and reflect your skills/accomplishments.
  • Upcoming Events — Explore our upcoming workshops, career fairs and other events.
  • Networking — Networking is a vital component of the job search process. This guide provides an overview of different strategies for those new to networking as well as how to go about continuing to build your professional contacts.
  • Salary Resources — Here are some resources that can provide you with more information about salary based on location, years of experience, industry, etc.

Black, Indigenous and Students of Color

First Generation Students

Latinx

LGBTQIA+

Students with Disabilities

Undocumented and DACA students

International Students

Graduate and Professional School

Thinking about pursuing an advanced degree? Explore these resources to research institutions and programs, familiarize yourself with the application process and financial aid resources.

Graduate and Professional School Guide

If you’re considering graduate/professional school in the future, this guide provides a quick overview of what to consider when selecting a program along with an overview of the general application process.

Peterson’s Guide

Peterson’s Guide offers a directory of graduate and professional programs. Use this tool when researching what types of schools offer your desired program.

Financial Aid for Graduate School

Review details about federal student aid eligibility and types of aid that can be received at the graduate level.

Contact Us

Hours

Monday–Friday, 
8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Location

Moody Hall 
Room 134

Get in Touch

Career and Professional Development 
seucareer@s2sfoundation.org 
(512) 448-8530