Widener University

Career Services assists your students with career-related questions and concerns that arise as early as the freshman year.
Form a partnership with Career Services by encouraging your son or daughter to visit us early and often in his or her academic career, explore various disciplines that are of interest, discuss career options, and use all of the many services that Career Services has to offer!

A great resource in helping your student is the Career Planning Course for Parents.

Choosing a Major/Choosing a Career
Did you know that Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream was a pre-med major? Or that Charles Kuralt was a history major? Statistically speaking, most individuals will change careers five to seven times during their working life. Is it any wonder that choosing a career is a confusing issue for college students?
CDC provides the following services to help students: 
   •  Individual career counseling 
   • An up-to-date Career Information Center 
   • "What Can I Do With A Major In..." series 
   • Career inventories 
   • FOCUS - an on-line career guidance system 
   • Alumni Mentor Program

How do students find such opportunities through Career Services?
Having work experience prior to graduation is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. Career-related work experience ranks among the top three criteria employers value when hiring college graduates. 
   • Online job listings 
   • Career links from our website
   • Internship directories 
   • Internship interviews 
   • Contacts with employers attending annual career days

The Career Services offers a number of resources students may find helpful
Students considering graduate or professional schools are encouraged to start exploring options as early as their junior year. Some resources are: 
   • Guides to academic programs 
   • Test registration materials 
   • Financial aid information 
   • "Going to Graduate School," an informational program 
   • Assistance with applications/personal statements 
   • Connecting students with employers

Career Services plays a key role in linking students with employers
Career Services helps to offer positions matching graduates' skills and career goals. Career Services accomplishes this through:
   • Career fairs 
   • On-campus recruiting 
   • Resume referral 
   • Online access to jobs and employers 
   • Regular contact with over 300 employers