Career Coaching: During your first semester, first-year students begin exploring Career and Professional Development (CPD) through the ECS 101 course, which provides an excellent introduction to our resources and services.
While our Career Coaches focus on supporting upper-level students preparing for fall and spring recruiting, there are many ways for you to get started with CPD right away. These options are designed to set you up for success and help you explore during your first year:
- Schedule a one-on-one appointment on Handshake with a Community Fellow
- Drop in for a walk-in hours with a CPD Fellow
- Attend group advising sessions and drop-in hours listed in the Events section of Handshake
Explore Your Interest
- Find career communities that align with your interest by taking the Career Community Assessment.
- Check out the Exploring Career Community for more tools and resources to direct your career planning.
- Meet with a CPD Fellow to learn more about CPD services, events, and resources to help you get started.
- Learn more about how to Explore Your Interests / Conduct a Self Assessment – this will be helpful before you meet with a career coach!
Build Your Handshake Profile
- Get the most out of Handshake by filling in your Career Interests (pro tip: this is also where you can opt into the career communities).
- Design an Impactful Profile that enhances your ability to find and apply for relevant opportunities, while making your profile more likely to be seen by recruiters!
- Explore Handshake collections to see upcoming CPD events and find out when employers will be on campus!
Create Your College Resume
- Take your resume to the next level through VMock. Get instant feedback for improvement, bullet by bullet.
- Review community-specific resume samples for inspiration and industry-driven guidance.
- Stop by for a quick resume review with a CPD Fellow during our posted drop-in hours.
Start Networking Now
- Find a career event that meets your needs for right now and take advantage of early opportunities to practice your networking skills.
- Mark your calendar for an upcoming Industry Networking Night. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to connect with dozens of Emory alums by industry.
- Networking also happens with your peers. Explore The Hub to find student groups of interests and connect with students who might be on similar career paths!
