Your career is a lifelong journey. This is why at Siena Heights University, you have access to Career Services throughout your lifetime! Whether you are looking for resume tips, wanting to practice before an interview, looking for an internship, needing to develop a career plan, or a countless number of other things that affect your career journey, we are here to assist.

MISSION:

Career Services at Siena Heights University will provide students and alumni assistance with identifying a career, developing a professional plan, evaluating and implementing career choices, and creating a professional image.

VISION:

Career Services staff will assist students with engaging in self-assessment; obtaining occupational information; exploring employment, graduate and professional school opportunities; and professional preparation including presenting themselves effectively as candidates. Career Services is committed to providing personal attention to students needing assistance in all aspects of their career path.   

Internships
Employers
Job Search Prep
Job Search
Resources

STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL INTERNSHIP

Step One: Speak with Academic Advisors/Faculty Advisors.
Students interested in experiential learning opportunities should first speak with academic and faculty advisors to determine where an internship experience best fits in a degree plan.  Faculty coordinators are also great resources to discuss industry specific skills and help identify potential sites.

Step Two: Develop a winning resume. 
Meet with Career Services to create/refine your application materials. Students applying for experiences that count toward academic credit should have their resume approved by SHU Career Services before applying.

Step Three: Research the organization or company. 

Just like a job hunt, you want to learn as much about the entity before you consider them for an internship. Mission Statements, History, Stances, Type of Work… You want to be familiar and comfortable with the organization or company in order to consider them.

Step Four:  Apply and practice.

Follow the specific guidance from the organization/company when applying for an experience. It’s also important to schedule a practice interview with Career Services to sharpen your skills before the real deal.

Step Five: Nail the interview!

Make sure to bring your best self to the table as you present yourself/learn more during the interview. If you are in need of professional clothes, visit our clothing closet: Suits for Saints!

Step Six: Schedule and transcript credit.

If you’re offered the position and you intend to use it for credit, reach back out to your faculty coordinator to register for the respective internship course. You will also need to complete the application process for the experience on Handshake!

Step Seven: Start the experience!

Once you are registered for the class and your Handshake application has been approved, you are ready to begin your experience! Be on the lookout for emails from us via Handshake for midterm and final evaluations!

EMPLOYERS, LOOKING FOR AWESOME CANDIDATES?

Connect with Siena Heights University students and alumni, and post your organization’s opportunities on Handshake!

Handshake is a fantastic tool for connecting with college level workers, and tapping into a community of industries. It also serves as SHU’s job  and internship board, so if we have any students asking about opportunities, we direct them here first!

Promotional Table on Campus
Monday through Friday during the academic year, organizations are welcome to set up a display and interact with our students at the SHU University Center to promote their businesses and engage with students interested in learning more about their industry.

GET YOURSELF READY WITH THESE GREAT RESOURCES

Learning and Personality Assessments

  • Learning Style Assessment – Identifies your preferred learning style and receive study tips associated with that style.
  • The Big 5 Personality Test – A test to find out what many psychologists consider to be the five fundamental dimensions of personality.
  • Emotional Intelligence Inventory – We all know people who can read the emotions of others. They understand what to say to make people feel better, and they know how to inspire them to take action. People like this have high emotional intelligence (EI). They have strong relationships, and they manage difficult situations calmly and effectively. They are also likely to be resilient in the face of adversity. This test helps gauge your emotional intelligence, and identifies areas where you could potentially improve.
  • VARK – A Guide to Learning Styles Questionnaire – Identifies the best way that you learn.
  • Online Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Career and Occupational Matching

Career Exploration and Guidance

Personal and Character Assessment

LET THE JOB SEARCH BEGIN – YOU’VE GOT THIS!

There are tons of job search sites that you can explore, but how do you know which one(s) will lead to the best results? Here are some job search sites that we feel will help you find your next opportunity!

Sign up or log into Handshake

Handshake is Siena Heights University’s internship & job board. It can also help students find meaningful careers by connecting you to employers who are interested in Siena students. Sign up/log in/build your profile today and allow employers to start looking for you!

Build your professional network with Linkedin

Linkedin allows you to set your career interests and filter bye experience level. Just click on the “Jobs” tab to get started. You can also let recruiters know that you are looking for new opportunities, or open to work. When using Linkedin, don’t forget to check out SHU’s Linkedin University page to connect with over 12,000 alumni!

Search for careers on Indeed

With over 300M unique visitors every month, Indeed strives to put job seekers first, giving them free access to search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies. Every day, they connect millions of people to new opportunities.

Pursue a career in higher education with HigherEdJobs

HigherEdJobs is the leading source for jobs and career information in academia. More colleges and universities trust HigherEdJobs to recruit faculty and administration than any other source. Each month their site is visited by more than 1.6 million higher education professionals who rely not only on their comprehensive list of jobs, but also on their news and career advice. This site is also beneficial to those looking for graduate/teaching assistant positions.

Find Federal employment with USAJOBS

USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. As the federal government’s official employment site, USAJOBS helps the right people find the right jobs. The federal government relies on more than two-million Americans and foreign nationals to work in the civil service, and help the government fulfill its essential duties in service to the American people.

Look for internships and entry-level jobs with CollegeGrad

CollegeGrad has a vision to help make the world a better and more productive place for all by helping college students and recent college graduates gain access to the jobs that will make the most of their education, training, and experience. They serve as a great resource for job postings, in-depth career profiles, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and salary information.

Talk to hiring managers through ZipRecruiter

ZipRecruiter was founded to make meaningful connections between job seekers and employers. They empower job seekers with the tools they need to stand out and get hired. Like a personal recruiter, they track down relevant opportunities in their marketplace, proactively pitch job seekers to hiring managers at top companies, and deliver updates along the way.

Apply for a job with confidence through Glassdoor

Glassdoor is a thriving community for workplace conversations, driven by a simple mission: helping people everywhere find jobs and companies they love. Since 2007, Glassdoor has been a proud champion of transparency in the workplace. Their growing community stretches across 20 countries, where companies and talent can tap into their market-specific insights to find the right fit.

RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY

Mentors and Networking

Finding a mentor and networking in your area(s) of interest are vitally important for successfully developing your career. Below are some tips from articles that can help you establish great relationships with the goal of building to your next big thing!

Mentoring Tips

Networking Tips

LinkedIn

Check out these articles for quick tips to help you develop a fantastic experience on LinkedIn

Job Search Techniques

Do you know where to look for jobs related to your field? What to look at in order to tell if a job description is the right fit for you, both in interest and experience? Take a look at the articles below for some tips to help you put your best foot forward when searching for jobs.

Cover Letter

While not always requested, cover letters are an important part of the hiring process as they often serve as your introduction to the employer. A cover letter also displays your written communication skills which is fundamental in today’s workplace.

Cover Letter Tips

The best cover letter resources can be found at Resume Lab

Resume

Catered to each job you apply for, your resume should showcase the most important reasons why you would be an appealing candidate for the employer. It is important that you take the time to craft a resume that is specific to you.

Resume/CV Tips

The best Resume and CV resources can be found at Resume Lab

Interviewing

Do you want to practice your interviewing skills before the real thing? Schedule a practice interview with a member of our Career Services team!

Preparing for the Interview

Interviewing Tips

After the Interview

Negotiations and Expectations

Statistics, Indexes, and Calculators

Grad and Professional Schools

Pursuing the next level of education can be a long process full of tests, requests, deadlines, and procedures. It is important to pay attention to your timelines, and promptly provide what has been requested of you. It’s also important to have a great idea as to why you are pursuing this next level.

Timeline for Looking into Graduate Schools

Helpful Tips for Graduate & Professional Schools