Resume Review

Let our Career Services experts review your resume online. Simply launch your Handshake profile, upload a resume, and schedule your online resume review in Handshake. Prior to scheduling an initial resume review, please complete the Resume Pre-Appointment Checklist, to be sure that your resume is ready for review. 

resume samples

Before submitting your resume for the first time, check out resume samples, tip sheets, and our resume rubric in Handshake > Career Center > Resources. 

federal resumes

Applications for federal work is typically completed online through a government database. Resumes are not submitted in the traditional format. Download Federal Resumes.pdf to learn more. 

On-Campus Interviews

Each semester, companies schedule on-campus interviews for internships and full-time position. Most of these on-campus interviews occur in the fall semester. View a current list of on-campus interview days in Handshake > Jobs > On-Campus Interviews.  Click HERE for a short step-by-step video tutorial on how to sign up for on-campus interviews. 

Mock Interviews

Schedule your own individual mock interview with Career Services through Handshake. 

Interview Questions

Click HERE for a list of commonly asked behavior-based interview questions. 

full-time positions

All full-time jobs and internships are posted in Handshake. All students are loaded in the Handshake system already and can access these positions online. Use your Emporia State username and password to log into Handshake. 

internships

Students are encouraged to pursue an internship in their major. Internships provide an opportunity to gain real, hands-on experience in the field and may involve relocating to work anywhere in the United States. The majority of internships are paid and many of them also offer academic credit towards a student's degree. For more information about internships, contact Joel Ewy in Career Services at jewy@emporia.edu.

online networking

View the LinkedIn Profile Checklist.pdf for tips on creating your LinkedIn profile and online network.

international students - CPT and OPT

If you are an F-1 visa student looking for internships or employment in the United States, you need to be knowledgeable on the employment and practical training regulations. To learn more, go to the Office of International Education website to learn more. Scroll down to the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) section or contact the Office of International Education with questions regarding Practical Training. Click here to read important information regarding internships, CPT and OPT that applies specifically to international students.

CPT/OPT Document 

CLASSROOM TO CAREER Professional Suit CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

In today’s job market, candidates with a solid professional image get hired.  One of the key elements of a solid professional image is the way you dress.  The Office of Career Services and the School of Business have partnered to offer a professional development series focused on building professional skills with our students. This unique program, called the Classroom to Career Professional Suit Certificate Program, guides students through a variety of career-related steps to build their career competencies and professional image.  At the completion of these steps, students will earn a free, tailored, professional business suit.  

The Classroom to Career Program is open to juniors and seniors from all majors.   Emporia State has partnered with the professional staff at Dillard’s in Topeka, Kansas to provide the sizing for the suit program. Emporia State University Career Services provides the ongoing funding for the suit program. 

Check out this article in the Topeka Capital-Journal

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, students must:

1. Be a current junior or senior in any major by credit hour at the start of the spring 2022 semester.

2. Be enrolled full-time for the Spring 2022 semester.

      *Students who graduate in December 2021 are not eligible to participate in this program.   

3. Sign up online for the program by January 28, 2022.  

4. Complete all required certificate steps in Canvas between the December 10, 2021-March 11, 2022. Steps completed before or after these dates will not be considered for this program.

NOTE:  This program is on a first come, first served basis. The first 40 students to complete these modules will be given priority:  Professional Dress, Handshake profile, Resume Review, and Mock Interview.

This program is based on the NACE Career Competencies.

Questions?  Contact us!

Joel Ewy, Associate Director of Career Services, jewy@emporia.edu

Amber Zewert, Graduate Assistant of Career Services, azewert@emporia.edu  

TEACHING MAJORS

The Teachers College operates a career closet in Visser Hall for all teaching majors.  For more information, go to The Teachers College career closet home page.

professional dress resources

Log into your Handshake account and click on RESOURCES to access valuable tips on professional dress.  Also, click on the CAREER SPOTS video library for great videos on professional dress. 

There are many questions and considerations that may emerge for LGBTQ+ students when beginning a job search. For example:

• Which name do I include on my resume?

• Do I have to disclose my orientation?

• How should I dress for the interview?

• What questions should I ask to help assess workplace culture and fit?

We have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions and concerns, along with tips for navigating each situation. This is by no means a comprehensive list, and for individual guidance, we suggest scheduling an appointment with a Career Counselor. 

cv vs. resume

A CV is a comprehensive statement of your background, including education, teaching, research, and other academic qualifications and activities. Click here to view major differences between a CV and a resume. 

Personal Statement

A personal statement is a commonly required document for admission to graduate school. Click here to view the Personal Statement Rubric or view the Personal Statement Guidelines.

grad school checklist

For JUNIORS.pdf

For SENIORS.pdf