Your Career Success Starts Here
Grounded in Career Identity & Student Success, our approach is inspired by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies, ensuring you graduate not only with a degree, but with the skills and confidence to succeed in any path you choose.
Our Career Development Commitment:
- Collaborative, involving employers, mentors, families, and faculty
- Integrated into your academic and student life experience
- Sustainable, with programming that grows alongside you
- Accessible to all students and alumni
Career Development Tools and Resources
Whether you're exploring options, preparing for graduate school, or exploring careers, our team is here to help you thrive- now and into the future.
- Career Coaching Appointments
Get personalized support for resumes, cover letters, interviews, job searches, graduate school applications, and more. - Schedule an appointment
- Handshake
Connect with employers, discover job and internship opportunities, and build your professional profile.
Login to Handshake - Mentorship & Networking
Build your professional network through our DSU Mentor Program and other signature events. - Internships
Gain real-world experience through our for-credit internship program or short-term job shadowing opportunities. -
DSU Mentor Program
Connecting with a DSU Mentor empowers students to engage with alumni, explore career pathways, and build lasting professional relationships.
- Career Development Center Podcasts
Hear from alumni, faculty, and career experts as they share career stories and actionable advice. - Podcast: Beyond the Tassel & Podcast: Career Chat
ways we help
Discover Your Career Identity
Begin exploring your interests, strengths, and values through personalized assessments and one-on-one coaching. We'll help you build a strong foundation for meaningful and informed career decisions.
Build Skills, Gain Experience
Prepare for life after college with tailored support in internships, career education courses, resume writing, using resources like our Career Planning Guide and real-world learning opportunities- all connected to the Eight NACE Competencies.
Career Planning Guide
Connect & Launch
Leverage networking opportunities, mentorship, career fairs, and employer engagement events to expand your professional network with confidence.
Career Support for a Lifetime
Our support for your career success starts on your first day as a Bulldog and continues after graduation. Your career journey is unique to you, and the Career Development Center will help you to create a plan that fits you.
Upcoming Events
Career Development Center
Contact
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610-282-1100 x1738 -
career@desales.edu -
121 Dooling Hall
