Student Resources

Virtual Career Development Toolkit

Prepare for an interview, have you resume reviewed, take a personality assessment and more!

Upcoming Events

Check out career events at Howard University this semester! You’ll have the opportunity to meet recruiters and learn about different career options for your major and interests.

Employment Opportunities

Check out the latest opportunities just for all Howard University students.

7 Ways to Take Advantage of Online Career Centers

1. Schedule an Online Career Coaching Appointment

Students used to be able to visit their career center and speak with an advisor or counselor in person during posted drop-in hours or by scheduling a one-on-one appointment. However, these sessions have quickly moved online.

2. Ask Which Employers Are Still Hiring

Check out Big Interview in our Virtual Career Development Toolkit or visit howard.biginterview.com.

Despite recent news that companies are declaring bankruptcy, temporarily closing, or furloughing large numbers of employees, many employers are still actively hiring — and even conducting recruiting sessions online.

Recruitment Trends

According to the NACE poll, as of mid-April, 61% of employers said they were not currently revoking job offers.

You can see a list of all the employers and register for one-on-one interviews by clicking the registration button below.

3. Get Feedback on Online Professional Profiles

When was the last time you updated your LinkedIn or Handshake profile? If it's been a while, now is a good time to get to it. Check out this guide on how to use LinkedIn as a college student. Use this guide to update your Handshake profile.

The Center for Career and Professional Success can also provide a helpful critique and recommendations for making your profile stand out.

Think about not only what your profiles say about you, but also where your profiles are posted. While LinkedIn is generally considered the go-to social network for career and employment needs, it's certainly not the only option out there.

4. Meet Employers Through Virtual Events

In-person employer information sessions used to be common on-campus events, but virtual sessions are now taking precedence. The NACE poll found that almost half of employers "plan to increase their use of virtual methods to recruit the class of 2021."

5. Speak With Alumni Online

Getting to know alumni from your school and program can be a meaningful way to expand your professional network and increase your access to relevant information and job opportunities. Many college career centers work closely with alumni associations to encourage connections between current and former students.

Alumni Career Services

6. Prepare for Virtual Summer Internships

Open Internships

If you've been accepted to participate in an internship this summer, you've likely already heard from your employer regarding your placement. Some companies may confirm your position with no changes, while others may shift from a traditional on-site internship to a completely online experience.

The NACE employer poll indicates that as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more employers are converting internship assignments into a virtual format, perhaps to match plans for employees to continue working from home. More employers are allowing students to complete their internships remotely, though this won't be possible in all cases.

7. Plan Out Your Career Goals

Virtual Career Explorer

No matter where you are in your educational journey, career and employment goals were likely your biggest motivation for going to college. The BestColleges 2020 Online Education Trends Report found that 77% of online students had these goals in mind when they enrolled. And yet, career counselor Dr. Yesel Yoon shares that "students wait too long to take advantage of [the] great services at their colleges."

The best step you can take right now is to reach out to the counselors and advisors serving your school to let them know your priorities. These professionals are there to connect you to all available options, and your input is critical in helping them shape what comes next.

We want to hear from you! Tell us how we are doing here.

“Excellence in Truth and Service”

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About Us

Melissa Knight, M.Ed., Interim Director

The Center for Career and Professional Success promotes the integration of career services within the institution’s overall student success strategy. We consist of three components:

• The Howard Career Community powered by Handshake
• Employer Engagement & Recruitment
• Experiential Learning, Federal Work-Study, and Campus Employment

We strive to embody the core principles of "Excellence in Truth and Service" through our service delivery, knowledge, and efficiency. We are committed to being at the forefront of developing a sustainable service model for the virtual delivery of career services.

We look forward to serving the Howard University community!

Covid-19 Impact on Recruitment

Recruiting is continuing in a virtual format. For more information about virtual opportunities, visit howard.joinhandshake.com.

Bison SAFE: The University's Pandemic Response

Howard University’s pandemic response is built with the goals of Bison SAFE at heart: Supporting our community; Advocating for high-risk populations; Facilitating ethical, culturally sensitive, and inclusive research; and Educating the public on best practices for safety.

The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center

The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center (CRC) is a continuously updated source of COVID-19 data and expert guidance. We aggregate and analyze the best data available on COVID-19—including cases, as well as testing, contact tracing and vaccine efforts—to help the public, policymakers and healthcare professionals worldwide respond to the pandemic.