Changing Careers

Thinking about changing your career? Whether you’ve just graduated from college or have many years of experience in a particular field, it is very likely you will work in different disciplines by the time you retire. In fact, you may end up having quite a few distinct careers in your lifetime.

If you are considering a move to a new field, Drexel offers a number of resources to help you prepare for a new career.

In addition to the opportunities below, individual colleges and schools offer specific career change programs. Be sure to explore the college and school websites to learn more about the programs they offer.

Career Change Workshops

The Office of Graduate Admissions offers Career Change Workshops throughout the year. View our Upcoming Events or call 1-800-2-DREXEL to find out when the next workshop will be offered.

Career Development Resources

Drexel graduate students and alumni have access to a number of resources to help them plan their careers and gain professional experience.

Steinbright Career Development Center

The Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) offers career and educational counseling to all graduate students. Services provided by the SCDC include:

  • Annual Job Fairs
  • Career Advising
  • Career Planning Workshops
  • Employment Networking Programs
  • Résumé Reviews
  • CDConline – Drexel's electronic job database
  • An extensive career library
  • Employer Directed Résumé Search – Drexel's résumé referral service

Career Integrated Education

Career Integrated Education (CIE) is ideal for recent college graduates who are looking to develop their skills and build their résumés. It's also valuable for experienced professionals who want to change careers.

Drexel's CIE option blends traditional coursework with a three- to six-month period of paid off-campus employment. Participating in the CIE program enables students to accept a paid position in their field of interest. Students also receive academic credit for their experience and work with a faculty advisor to develop a project that reflects their work experience.

Contact the Steinbright Career Development Center to find out if CIE is available for the program you are considering.