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Take Control of Your Future!

We take pride in providing professional guidance and resources to our students and alumni. Whether you are sure of what you want to do after you have graduated from Shaw University, or just beginning to think about what lies ahead, there is something for you in the career Development Center. We invite you to visit the Center for assistance with your career exploration, graduate and professional school preparation, and internship and job searches. Our goal is to make sure you have the necessary tools to aid in your professional development and growth.

Services

We offer a variety of career development services including:

  • Major and Career Exploration
  • Support and liaison for identifying job and internship O=opportunities
  • Career Assessments and Evaluation
  • Create and execute a career action plan
  • Resume and Cover Letter Review
  • Workshops and Programs
  • Career Fairs and bridge to employers in meaningful industries
  • Interview Preparation
  • Graduate School Preparation and Application support
  • Professional School Advising
  • Career counseling and support regarding your career or professional future can be answered by the Career Center.

Resources

Internal Resources

External Resources

Students

At Shaw University, we are committed to preparing students for successful careers. Our Experiential Learning and Career Development Center offers comprehensive support, including career exploration, internship opportunities, job search assistance, and graduate school preparation. Take advantage of our resources to gain valuable experience and achieve your career aspirations.

  • SUPERSTRONG

    FIND YOURSELF. FIND YOUR FUTURE.

    VitaNavis® uses the SuperStrong® interest assessment to find educational and career pathways for you. For each pathway, we link your interests to careers, salaries, job outlooks, skills, and the education you’ll need to meet your goals. In the next 5-10 minutes you can be planning the next steps in your life.

    Are you ready to start your journey?
    Code: Shaw-explore

    SuperStrong Video

    Reality Check

    Work Values Sorter

    Career Cluster Match

  • Interviewing.com: Prepare for interviews anytime. Conduct recorded mock interviews and receive feedback and tips to build your interviewing skills.

    Mock Interview Event

  • Creating an action plan helps students at Shaw map out items and steps needed to achieve their goals and commit to participating in the planned activities.

    • Freshman
    • Sophomore
    • Junior
    • Senior

  • PURPOSE: To ensure students are able to responsibly manage career paths and fulfillment in experiential learning.

    • Before May 1: Approved Resumé
    • Mock Interview
    • Attendance at two (2) professional development workshops or webinars
    • What to know before you go

All of these items will be confirmed and organized using Handshake (joinhandshake.com)

ELCD Graduation Clearance Guide

Contact the ELCD center staff if you have questions or concerns, careerdevelopment@shawu.edu.

Handshake

So, what is  Handshake and how can you access the system?
Handshake is Shaw University’s career management system where students and alumni can:

  • Apply and sign up for On-Campus Interviews or resume referral
  • Search All Jobs (Full-time Part-time or Summer Opportunities)
  • Search internships exclusively for SU students
  • View and sign up for counseling and coaching appointments/events/programs

How can you access the system?
Current students can sign in to Handshake using their login in credentials

  • Students must use their Shaw University sign on credentials and password to log in.  If the system tells you your password is incorrect, please change the password (you will receive instructions by email) and continue to log in once you have completed the instructions.
  • Visit the Career Development Center for detailed instructions on using the program.

Additional Questions about Handshake? Students & Alumni – Handshake Help Center (joinhandshake.com)
What is Handshake
Why Use Handshake
How Do I use Handshake

Alumni

Alumni are welcome to use the services of the Experiential Learning and Career Development Center.

Whether you are in the job market, exploring a career change, or considering graduate school, you can take advantage of a full range of services offered.

Request a virtual or telephone appointment by completing this form:  https://bit.ly/3O42Emq

Faculty & Staff

The Experiential Learning and Career Development Center (ELCDC) and all academic departments at Shaw University share a similar mission: to prepare our students for meaningful and productive careers beyond Shaw University. Whether students are gearing up for graduate school or the workplace, they will benefit from the partnerships forged between the ELCDC and your department. To schedule a classroom visit with the ELCDC Staff or one of our employer partners, please use the link below.

Schedule a Classroom Visit with ELCDC

    • Introduction to the Experiential Learning and Career Development Center
    • Company Partner Visits
    • Negotiating Job Offers
    • How to Dress to Impress
    • Identifying Jobs and Internship Opportunities
    • Planning for Graduate School
    • Career Exploration Tools & Assessment Review
    • Interview Prep
    • LinkedIn for Shaw U Students
    • Resume and Cover Letter Writing
    • Networking and Networking Event Prep
    • Developing and Marketing Your Professional Brand

  • Encourage students, employers, and faculty members to visit the Experiential Learning and Career Development Center, encourage students to attend events for extra credit, incorporate career center events and activities like career fairs and employer sessions into your curriculum, and refer students for career assistance, resume critiques, finding a job or internship, interview preparation, or applying to graduate school.

Contact Us

Should you need help scheduling or have questions, please contact us!

Morgan Ray, MA, CCC
Director of Experiential Learning
and Career Development
919-278-2673
morgan.ray@shawu.edu

Alexandria Ratcliff, M.Ed
Career Advisor
919-278-2678
Alexandria.speller@shawu.edu

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