Services for Students & Alumni
We are eager to help, whether you are a student needing to plan your career or find an internship or job, a parent with questions about how our office can assist your student, or an alumnus searching for a job. We offer many programs and services, which are highlighted here. We also are available for personalized one-on-one career advising.
Career Services has partnered with Handshake to replace our former SWU Career Link system for personalized job and internship recommendations and to register for career events and services.
Step 1: Activate your Handshake profile here. After activation you can login at https://swu.joinhandshake.com/login. Sign up for Handshake with your “.edu” email and complete the activation steps.
Step 2: Upload your resume.
Step 3: Fill out your job preferences.
Step 4: Add experience to your profile.
Step 5: Follow five interesting employers.
Step 6: Pick up your phone...and never miss a message, event, or job by downloading the Handshake app at the App Store or Google Play
PathwayU
If your are just starting the journey of truly knowing yourself, begin with PathwayU our free, no strings attached career assessment tool to help you uncover your strengths, talents, and possible career paths. We believe that God created you for a purpose and we are to help you discover that purpose. Take the next step. Your future starts now.
Clarify your calling and purpose
Develop your career profile
Develop a resume and cover letter
Prepare for interviews
Create a valuable network
Research companies and industries
Optimal Resume is NOW SkillsFirst Resume Builder
- View 500+ resume samples that are customized to industry and experience level
- Use the Resume builder to easily and quickly create an impressive, professional resume
- View 45+ cover letter samples that are customized by experience level
- See samples for basic cover letters, thank you notes, letters to ask for a reference, and more!
Big Interview
- Practice your interviewing skills through the Big Interview website or app
- Free, online interview practice for current students and alumni
- Send your practice interviews for review and gain immediate feedback through AI technology
- Choose from dozens of interview sets and over 20 different industries/majors.
- Utilize nearly 40 lessons and learn all the best interviewing techniques to get you on track. Save your practice interviews to review later and get feedback from others
Candid Career
- View thousands of informational videos on jobs, industry professionals, and related topics
- Sort videos by industry, career title, and academic major in the Explore Careers section
- Review topics such as business etiquette, career exploration, reverse interviews, soft skills, and more in the Get Hired section
Connect with Career Services
We are here to help you discover how God created you to thrive
in the world of work and life. Connect with us today!