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The CPDC invites you to check out our Career Studio!听 You can now be served on the spot Monday-Friday between 10听AM -4 PM 鈥� no appointment necessary.听
We are eager to assist you with all of your career exploration and planning needs.听 Topics include: choosing/changing a major, exploring career options, planning for an internship, searching for a job, applying to graduate school, resume writing, and interviewing.听 Bring a friend, grab a free cup of coffee, and make yourself at home!
You can also schedule an appointment through the听Handshake portal.听 Use your Messiah username and password to access the system.
If you need assistance, call us at 717-691-6016 or stop by the office.听
We are located in the Eisenhower Campus Center, across from The Falcon.
Explore majors and career paths through the following resources:
- "Choosing a Major" Guide听
- Complete Listing of Majors and Minors at Messiah
- by Crash Course in partnership with Arizona State University
- Academic Catalog -听view major information, curriculum, and course descriptions
- FOCUS: An Online Career Assessment Tool
- Explore Career Paths by Major
- 听(from the Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Information Interview Guide: How to Connect with Professionals in Your Field of Interest听
- : Designing Your Career听video covers the essential elements help you learn, look for work, or 'prototype' new experiences effectively.
- Resume and Cover Letter Handout
- What is an internship? Handout听
Start by reviewing the听.听 Then, bring in a draft of your document and any related materials to be reviewed by a student career coach, or schedule an appointment through the听Handshake portal.听 Use your Messiah username and password to access the system.
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- a听helpful tool for resume building that includes samples
- Job Search Planning Guide听- a successful search involves much more than applying to online postings!听
- Building Your Professional Network / LinkedIn - connections with professionals in your field of interest are key in a successful search.听
- Personal Branding and Social Media听- create a compelling, professional, and searchable image!听
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- - Designing Your Career: The Elevator Conversation
- - This video gives context to frame the two most powerful tools in designing your career: Networking and Informational Interviewing.
- 听- Use this as a brainstorming听tool to help in the job application process.
- 听(applicable to all programs)
- Join the听Messiah University Professional Network听on LinkedIn!
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There are many ways to find job听and internship postings.听 Here are some to get you started:
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(use your Messiah username and password to log in)
- Join the听Messiah University Professional Network听on LinkedIn!
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听(*not linked to Messiah's majors, specifically)
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听- you must create an account for access
While internet sites can be a great resource, we strongly recommend using information interviews and other networking strategies to complement your search.
The following self-assessment tools are available through the CPDC:
- FOCUS: An Online Career Assessment Tool
- CliftonStrengths (formerly Strengths Finder) - schedule an appointment with a career coach to discuss the tool and to receive an access code.
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) -听schedule an appointment with a career coach to discuss the tool.
Below are comprehensive guides on some of the most popular topics related to career development as a Messiah University student.
The sources listed below provide further information about a variety of career development topics:听
Negotiating Job Offers
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Relocation and Cost of Living Tools
Career Transitions