Career Services

We provide career planning assistance to Northwood University traditional, Adult Degree Program, and DeVos School of Management students, as well as alumni. The Career Assistance Center is available to assist you with career exploration, confident and professional self-marketing, and developing successful job search techniques. 

The Career Assistance Center provides a number of career-related activities and events including annual Career Expo (spring), Experience, Optimal Resume, on-campus interviews, Knights Career Quest Mentor program, along with special events and a variety of workshops.

Career Expo | Career Services Offered | Employer Information

Career Services Offered

  • Career Expo: on-campus interviews, company presentations, employment advising
    resume critiquing, internship search assistance
  • Skills Assessments:  Career and educational planning assessment (FOCUS V2) | Registration Form | Registered User Log-In
  • Experience:  Online job database network (eRecruiting) | Registration Form | Register User Log-In
  • O*Net: Online database is a comprehensive source of descriptions and skill sets for specific occupations.
  • Internships.com:  works with hundreds of students globally to assist all internship needs.  Access code required and is available on Blackboard Career Services Organization.
  • Optimal Resume:  This easy-to-use online software allows students to quickly and effortlessly create essential professional documents such as resumes and job search letters along with portfolio and website builders, interview preparation, and skill assessment.  Website available on Blackboard under Career Services Organization.  NU email address is required.
  • What Can I Do With This Major?  When students ask, "What can I do with my major?"  We can help!  This program allows students to explore career opportunities by major.  Printed copies are available in the Career Assistance Center and electronic versions available via our Career Assistance Center Organization on Blackboard.
  • Career Coaching Seminars
    Click the links below to launch the Career Coaching Seminar videos

Employers 

Businesses of all sizes are welcome to meet, interview, and hire high quality Northwood University candidates. Whether you are seeking interns, entry level new graduates, or seasoned managers, Northwood University can assist you in your search.

  • Post Open Positions & Internship Opportunities using eRecruiting. All postings are accessible to all Northwood students and alumni. There is no fee to post open positions. Please contact Career Services to register.
  • Send A Job To Career Services. Employers can self-post jobs to the eRecruiting network. However, employers may also wish to submit job postings to Career Services. Career Services then can refer students directly to you. To send a job posting to Career Services, please complete the Job Posting Form.
  • On-Campus Interviews & Visits. Career Services encourages employers to visit campus for individualized recruiting and networking days. The Career Services staff will work with you to coordinate on-campus interviews. Faculty often invite company representatives into classes to present on pertinent business topics. Company presentations can be arranged prior to interviews.
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Part-Time Job Fair 2009

October 7, 2009

Location:  Lambert Commons | Time:  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Registered Companies List | Company Registration Form

Employers from the area will attend Northwood University's Part-Time Job Fair.  Employers interested in attending the Northwood University Job Fair are invited to preview the event details.  All are required to be dressed in professional business attire.

Career Expo

Career Expo 2010

April 21, 2010 

Location:  Lambert Commons | Time:  3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registered Companies List | Company Registration Form

Employers from across the country attend Northwood University's Career Expo to become acquainted with our undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni. At this event, students and alumni have the opportunity to meet with the broadest possible mix of employers in one setting. Employers interested in attending the Northwood University Career Expo are invited to preview the event details. All are required to be dressed in professional business attire.

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Contact Information

The Career Assistance Center - Texas
Butler Building, Suite 102
972.293.5452
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Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Counseling by appointment only.

Terry Silva
Career Services Director
Phone: 972.293.5452
Fax: 469.272.5666

Karen Cooper
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 972.293.5408
Fax: 469.272.5666

Contact Information
Student Career Assistance
Butler Building
1114 West FM 1382
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Phone: 972.293.5408
Fax: 972.293.7432
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