You can search for jobs and internships using JOBSs, networking, attending career fairs, participating in employer information sessions and recruiting events, or meeting with the team in the Office of Career and Professional Development. By attending career fairs and employer recruitment events you will find out about more job and internship opportunities. You can also use online resources to research potential employment opportunities. Graduate students who are considering academic and post-doc jobs should visit this area for additional resources.
Campus Recruitment
On-campus recruitment provides students with an opportunity to connect with employers from various industries for full-time, part-time, and internship positions throughout the school year.
- Sign up for JOBSs to learn more about upcoming events.
Job Opportunities Benefiting Southern Students (JOBSs) is an online job board available to students and recent alumni looking for full-time or part-time work, co-ops, internships, and on-campus student employment, or volunteer opportunities. Learn about JOBSs.
Student Employment
Working part-time while attending college has many benefits, including learning the expectations of the workplace, improving your time management skills, and developing other abilities necessary for success after you graduate. Besides providing online job listings through JOBSs and assisting with your part-time job search, the Office of Career & Professional Development collaborates with the Office of Financial Aid to facilitate the Federal Work-Study Program. Learn about student employment at Southern.
Career Fairs
A career fair is an event where large numbers of employers gather at a venue such as a college or convention center to meet potential candidates. It is a great opportunity to meet and make direct contact with company representatives. Our office hosts a number of on campus career fairs and provides an opportunity for students to network with employers from various industries within the private, non-profit and government sectors.
Learn about Career Fair Preparation
Develop A Career Toolkit
With a Career Toolkit you will be ready to interview for jobs and internships. You will need:
- A resume
- A cover letter
- A LinkedIn profile- Develop a LinkedIn profile
Instructions on how to create a profile
Have an approved cover letter and resume in JOBSs.
The prospect of selling yourself to potential employers in only one or two pages may seem impossible, but these resume samples will help to get you off to a good start. They are MS Word documents, so you can manipulate them to create a resume that reflects your own skills and experience. Find your School to view a resume that has been tailored towards your goals.
Resume Construction
The Career Peer team has been trained in resume writing and development to be able to advise peers on early resume formatting and constructing. If you have never created a resume, contact the Office of Career and Professional Development for an appointment.
If you have created a resume before, contact the appropriate Career Coach.
Resume Tips and Guides
Download our Career Advising Handbook for resume samples to help you with creating your own document.
Whether you are a freshman or a senior, the Career Advising Student Handbook will help you navigate your journey from college to career. Use the Four Year Career Planning Guide to stay on track with career planning activities such as choosing a major, getting career related experience with co-ops or internships, and beginning your first professional job search. In addition, you will find a 5-step plan to help you choose a major, tips to help you with your job search, interviewing strategies, and samples to help you with creating your resume, cover letter, and post interview thank you letters.
Cover letters are a customized marketing tool; they highlight information from your resume that specifically relate to the company and job to which you are applying.
Even if an employer does not require a cover letter, it is recommended that you always include one. This is a chance for you to stand out from the crowd and market yourself to the specific employer. Though writing a cover letter adds an additional step to your job search process, it’s worth it!
An effective cover letter is:
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Professional: Organized as a business letter with your complete address in the upper right-hand or left-hand side or stationery heading, a date and a heading with recruiter/hiring manager’s information, and closing greeting and signature
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Concise: Uses concise paragraphs and/or bullet points to highlight pertinent information
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Addressed appropriately to a person. Dear Ms. Last Name (Dear Ms. Smith) or Dear Hiring Manager if you are unable to find the correct hiring personnel.
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Clear:
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Demonstrates your interest in the specific company and job – why you want to work there and in that capacity (job or internship) – and that you researched the company
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Highlights specific skills you possess that mirror the job description
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Provides brief examples of your skills/accomplishments that relate to the job
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Convinces the employer that you are a top candidate
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Thanks the employer for considering you as a candidate
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Big Interview is an online system that combines training and practice to help you improve your interview technique and build your confidence through:
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Challenging, virtual mock interviews for all experience levels and dozens of industries
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A database of thousands of interview questions with tips on how to answer them
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The ability to rate and share your interview answers for feedback
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Comprehensive video training curriculum covering all aspects of landing a job
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Step-by-step interview Answer Builder for crafting answers to behavioral questions
Big Interview Student Guide
Not sure where to start with Big Interview? Here's your 7-step guide- Big Interview Student Guide
Community service and volunteer experiences are critical components of holistic personal and professional development. Participating in these activities provides individuals with opportunities to cultivate essential skills such as leadership, teamwork, and communication, all while making a positive impact in their communities. For job seekers, these experiences can be distinguishing factors on resumes, showcasing initiative, dedication, and a broader understanding of societal needs. The Office of Career and Professional Development recognizes and emphasizes the importance of community engagement, not only as a means to contribute to societal betterment but also as a pathway to discover one's passions, develop transferable skills, and foster valuable networks.
*This list is NOT a complete list of volunteer opportunities. Please check with SCSU Student Involvement, the Office of Career & Professional Development, your local library, police department, fire department, city/town hall and other local non-profit organizations/agencies for other volunteer opportunities.
New Haven Reads - 45 Bristol St., New Haven, CT 06511
New Haven Reads needs volunteers to help with tutoring and their Book Bank. Visit New Haven Reads or call (203) 752-1923 for more information or to apply.
Yale New Haven Hospital
Visit Yale New Haven HealthHospital Volunteer Services or contact 203-688-2297 (York Street Campus) or 203-789-3480 (Saint Raphael Campus).
New Haven Symphony Orchestra - 4 Hamilton St., New Haven, CT 06511
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra has various volunteer opportunities.
New Haven Public Schools - 54 Meadow St., New Haven, CT 06511
New Haven Public Schools has volunteer opportunities.
Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Haven - 253 Columbus Ave, New Haven, CT 06519
Visit the Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Haven to complete the volunteer application.
What are Micro-Internships?
Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable Career Launchers to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships can take place year-round, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kick-off. Micro-Internships are used by companies ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups, and go across departments including sales, marketing, technology, HR, and finance.
Micro-Internships are facilitated via the Parker Dewey platform, which connects Career Launchers with Companies in need of support.
Parker Dewey Micro-Internships
When you are launching your career, Micro-Internships provide a tremendous opportunity. Not only can you explore different career paths and work on interesting assignments, you can also demonstrate your abilities to potential employers while building your professional portfolio and network. Beyond that, your academic experience will improve as you apply what is taught in the classroom to the real world (and vice versa). Oh, did we forget to mention that you get paid for all of this?
Forage
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Showcase your skills. Find your career fit.
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Forage offers bite-sized 5-6 hour virtual work experience programs that give students a genuine career advantage with Fortune 500 companies
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Forage virtual work experiences are always free for students as partner companies are committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and access of opportunity for everyone.
The Office of Career and Professional Development at SCSU is committed to helping students and professionals achieve a healthy balance between personal life and career aspirations. This section provides a variety of resources designed to enhance your time management, reduce stress, and boost productivity. Whether you're managing academics, internships, or a full-time job, these tools will equip you with strategies for success both inside and outside of the workplace. Explore our curated tips and resources to build a sustainable and fulfilling career while maintaining your well-being.
Connecticut is the first state in the U.S. to offer the full suite of Google Career Certificates to their entire Community College and State University System. Southern Connecticut State University has launched the Grow with Google Career Readiness Program. This new initiative provides an online digital skills program to help students prepare for critical steps in their career journey. The program contains interactive learning paths with core lessons that will help you build digital and practical career skills.
Google Career Certificates Overview | Grow with Google flyer
Earn Your Certificate(s)
The Grow with Google Career Readiness Program allows you to earn a certificate when you complete each of the learning paths below.
Learning Paths
Path 1: Build Your Digital Skills: Explore a variety of Google digital tools and learn how you can use them to increase your productivity in the workplace and in everyday life.
Path 2: Explore Career Paths: Research possible career paths to figure out which career might be right for you. Then create a career plan and start networking to help you find a job in the field.
Path 3: Land a Great Job: Use digital tools to search for a job, write a resume and cover letter, and learn how to stand out in interviews while conveying your personal brand.
Path 4: Succeed at Your New Job: Practice running efficient meetings, managing projects, and presenting to organizational stakeholders.
Path 5: Start Your Own Business: Research business opportunities, write a business plan, and estimate the financing you need to create your own business.
How to Register for the Grow with Google Program
Complete the following form to indicate your interest in participating in the SCSU OCPD Grow with Google initiative. You will then receive a confirmation email with the next steps.
The Office of Workforce and Lifelong Learning helps Southern students gain workforce skills for a successful future through non-credited workforce training that is affordable, convenient, and engaging. Earn workforce credentials to add to your degree. Add digital badges to your resume. Secure more job opportunities. Get ahead of your peers. Find new professional interests. Meet new people through networking. Boost your confidence. Improve your critical thinking and creativity.
MindEdge
Career-building skills at your own pace, wherever you want, whenever you want.
Southern has partnered with MindEdge Learning to offer a variety of online, self-paced career-building courses. Develop a more effective resume and cover letter, prepare for an interview, improve your networking skills, and more.
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Affordable: Enter discount code SCCB10 for a 25% SCSU discount on any course or the full certificate.
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Convenient: Log in anytime, anywhere, from any internet device
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Self-paced: Learn when it is convenient for you.
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Interactive: Engaging videos, exercises, games, case studies, and simulations.
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Rewarding: Complete a class and receive a digital badge.
Courses Include
Ace Your Job Search
Build Your Personal Brand
Finding Purpose in Your Career
Networking with Fast Company subscription
Networking for Success
Personal Branding
Personal Finance
Personal Growth with Fast Company subscription
The First 30 Days
Veteran’s Career Advantage (free for all students)
Full Certificate
Take your finances to the next level with the practical tips and step-by-step guidance in our course You’ll learn everything you need to know to manage your finances like a pro and build a solid foundation for your financial future.
SCSU Financial Planning Welcome Packet
Inside this packet, you will find many resources for successful money management throughout your college years and beyond. Let’s start with a few highlights:
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Create your financial plan using the Paying for College Calculator
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Complete the FAFSA form and apply for as many private scholarships as possible, if you have not already done so
SCSU Financial Planning Welcome Packet
Contact us for assistance.
Lewis J. DeLuca, Jr., M. Ed.
Financial Literacy and Advising
(203) 392.8862
DelucaL2@SouthernCT.edu