Students

 The Career Development Center at JU offers a variety of programs, services and resources not always available at institutions comparable or even larger in size.  

Programs and services consistently available to students include:

• Self-Assessments including, the Discover Program, the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
  
• Individual and confidential career consultations and career counseling, covering topics such as:
  
  • Choosing an academic major and determining a career path
    
  • Career decision-making
    
  • Career exploration and information gathering
    
  • Conducting a successful job search
    
  • Interviewing skills development
    
    
• Resume, curriculum vitae, personal statement, and cover letter preparation and revision. 
  
• Annual Career Expo showcasing regional and national employers offering part-time and full-time employment opportutnities and internships.
  
• Student Resume Book produced in conjunction with the Career Expo and provided to employers participating in our events.
  
• Employer information sessions and tabling events featuring regional and national employers presenting on the nature of their work, internship and career opportunities.
  
• PHIN Connect: a job/Internship and networking database, continually updated and available on the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  
• Career management programming including: Career Planning and Development, Choosing a Major, Career Decision-Making, Grad School Prep, Branding Yourself, Resume Development, Career Expo Prep: First Impressions, Professional Dress & Ettiquette, Networking Strategies, Interviewing, Negotiation, Internships, and much more.
  
• A student workstation and library of resources covering career development topics, careers and graduate education.

Jacksonville University uses PHIN Connect as its official website for posting job and internship opportunities.