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Career Services serves undergraduate students, graduate students, and alums to provide guidance for choosing a major, exploring career paths, preparing professional documents, finding enriching career-related experiences, pursuing lives with purpose, and so much more! Career Services is easy to access and available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Schedule an in-person, virtual, email, or telephone appointment today.

The Career Services staff assists in the following areas:

  • Major and Career Exploration (utilizing career assessments)
  • Establishing and Implementing a Career Plan
  • Professional Skill Building (Interviewing, Networking, and more)
  • Internship, Job, and Graduate School Search
  • Resume and Cover Letter Development
  • Free Resume Printing Services
  • Professional Headshots
  • Creating and Reviewing Professional Profiles (e.g., LinkedIn)
  • Comparing and Accepting Job Offers/Salary Negotiations
  • Assistance with Professional Clothing

Find Jobs & Internships on Handshake!

As a Shawnee student, you already have an account on Handshake, our career platform, which will help you to find job and internship opportunities, set job alerts, network with employers and other college students, register for upcoming SSU career events, and make appointments with Career Services.

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Career Services Checklists

Today is a great day to start planning your career! Check out the 4-year and 2-year Career Services Checklists to guide you throughout your journey.

Contact Career Services

Phone: (740) 351-3027
Careers@shawnee.edu
Massie Hall, Room 124

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Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 9 am-5 pm

Drop-in Hours for Spring 2023:
Mondays and Tuesdays: 5:00–7:00 pm 

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Career Services

Our team is dedicated to helping students at Shawnee State University achieve their long term professional goals. We are here to assist with major and career exploration, resume preparation, interview preparation and MORE!

To learn more about Career Services, call (740) 351-3027 or visit us in Massie Hall, Room 124.

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Sign Up for Job and Internship Opportunities

Join Handshake at shawnee.joinhandshake.com to search for job and internship opportunities and network with potential employers.

Claim your account by logging in with your SSU username.