At Wilmington College, Hands-on living and Hands-on learning means we are committed to helping you define a unique vision for your career and life from your first semester on campus until retirement! Making connections between the work you are doing in your classes to career opportunities beyond the classroom, we strive to connect you in diverse and personalized ways with the people, organizations, skills, and opportunities to make your unique vision a reality. Career advising, resume writing, internships and networking opportunities are just a few of the ways the Office of Career Services & Workforce Development is here to help you!
Handshake
Career Services at Wilmington College is proud to partner with Handshake. Handshake is the online platform Wilmington College provides for a variety of career development-related activities including student professional profiles, career-related events, and employer engagement. This platform is used by hundreds of colleges and universities, and thousands of employers. All students are provided access to Handshake when they enroll at Wilmington College.
If you would like to schedule an appointment please call Eric McLaughlin at 937-481-2299 or email eric.mclaughlin@wilmington.edu.
Focus 2
A comprehensive career planning platform providing work interest, values, personality, and skills assessments to help guide you in making the most of your time here. Linking to Wilmington College majors and Bureau of Labor Statistics career field growth projections through 2034, FOCUS II can help you plan for the fulfilling professional future you want.
Handshake
Handshake is the online platform Wilmington College provides for a variety of career development related activities including student professional profiles, career-related events, and employer engagement.Focus 2
Personality, Interest, and Skill Assessment linking your unique traits to career fields, Wilmington College majors, and 10-year projections for careers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Internships
Internships are an integral part of your college experience – complementing your academic program and providing the experience you need to prepare for the career you want. Completing internships can give you a competitive advantage in the job market for college graduates.Student Employment & Work Study
Wilmington College offers numerous opportunities for students to work on campus through Federal Work Study (part of your financial aid), and non-Federal Work Study positions. All student jobs are posted on Handshake throughout the year. You can access On-Campus Job Listings here.Career Service & Workforce Development Resources
Making connections between the work you are doing in your classes to career opportunities beyond the classroom, we strive to connect you in diverse and personalized ways with the people, organizations, skills, and opportunities to make your unique vision a reality.
Employer Job Posting on Handshake
To post jobs on Handshake, please log in to your account HERE, or create a Handshake account HERE. For additional information or help getting started with Handshake, please email eric.mclaughlin@wilmington.edu.