Whether you're completing your undergraduate degree, pursuing an advanced degree, or brushing up on your skills through a Continuing Professional Education course, Drexel University and Goodwin College of Professional Studies are committed to providing you with resources and information to help you be successful in your job search, application and interview process, and career transitions.

Steinbright Career Development Center Services

The Steinbright Career Development Center is Drexel University's home for co-op and career opportunities. Whether you're part-time or full-time, online or on-campus, all degree-seeking students at Goodwin can make an appointment with a Steinbright advisor for advice and guidance on:

• Career exploration and defining goals 
• Job search strategies and planning
• Interview preparation
• Resume reviews
• LinkedIn profile building
• Salary negotiations
• Professional network building

Career counselor appointments can be made directly on the Career and Educational Counseling page and you can sign up for career workshops, career fairs and employer information sessions on the Calendar & Events page.

We also encourage you to explore Steinbright's Career Navigator and Career Services for a full array of resources, including those for non-matriculated students.

Handshake

Handshake is a job board with postings from employers who are specifically seeking Drexel University students and alumni. Handshake connects you to 500,000+ employers, including many on the Fortune 500 list. Along with job opportunities, the Handshake platform allows you to contact employers directly for informational interviews and other opportunities. 

You can also read reviews by other Drexel students and alumni about their experiences with an employer and connect on Handshake to further expand your network.  

Visit Steinbright's Handshake page for more information on how to gain access.

The Skills Hub

Offered through Continuing Professional Education, The Skills Hub is your home for professional development and career skill advancement. By combining hard technical skills like coding and project management with essential skills like communication and emotional intelligence, The Skills Hub equips learners to become well-rounded and highly marketable leaders. 

You can enroll in Professional Skill Tracks, enroll in a bootcamp or take a workshop in areas such as:

• Lean Six Sigma
• Project Management
• Agile Scrum
• Business Analysis
• Web Development & Coding
• Cybersecurity

There is also a full catalog of online self-paced courses.

All Drexel Alumni receive a 20% discount and Drexel employees can use tuition remission on Continuing Professional Education offerings.

Career Tools and Tips

From resources ranging from Steinbright Career Development Center's Career Navigator to Goodwin's own Professional Studies Blog, we've compiled articles, blog posts and guides with valuable tips as you begin your search. Check back often for updates to the list below.

Career Transition and Job Search Prep

• Creating a Job Search Plan
• Researching Your Next Job
• Will I Be a Good Fit
• Mid-Career Transitions
• The Graceful Exit
• 3 Important Things to Do on the First Day on the Job

Networking

• Networking
• Internships
• Communicating with Potential Employers
• LinkedIn Resources
• Networking Tips for Introverts

Resumes, Cover Letters, and Letters of Recommendation

• Application Materials
• New Resume Format
• Master Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• 3 Things to Never Do in a Cover Letter

Interviews

• Informational Interviews
• The Interview
• How Employers Assess Soft Skills in Interviews
• Preparing for a Virtual Interview