Prospective Students and Parents

Welcome!

From the minute you start the admissions process, Davenport University Career Services is committed to your total professional development. Using the latest resources, we'll create a professional development curriculum that follows your academic progress through graduation. Follow our recommended curriculum and you'll be ready for a career in your chosen field.

We encourage you to get involved with Career Services, Student Life [1], student organizations [2], external professional organizations [3], volunteerism [4], work study [5], student employment [6], full and part-time work [6] and internships [7]. Our goal is to show you the kinds of professional development opportunities that significantly up your chances of a successful career.

Are you a Veteran? Check out the DU Veteran page [8] Helpful Resources section on Job Search [9].

Test your knowledge about how Career Services supports you as an incoming freshman, transfer or MBA student. Enjoy our quick quiz [10] and learn how we can support you.

Our professional development plan includes:

• Assessments and Career Research 
• Employer Mentors
• Employer Speakers
• Access to Job Postings 
• Job Search Skills 
• Job Shadow Opportunities 
• Internship Seminars and Opportunities
• Interview Skills and Resources 
• Networking and Professional Organization Membership 
• On-Campus Interviewing and Recruiting 
• Professional Dress and Personal Brand Development 
• Professional Letters
• Portfolio Development and Creation 
• Resumes and Professional Self-Marketing 
• Resume Books
• Student Participation on Regional Employer Advisory Boards 

Please contact us [11] if you have any questions about DU Career Services and the support we provide.