A Fall 2023 study conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) in partnership with the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and the Society for Experiential Education (SEE) highlights the critical role faculty are playing in the career development and preparation of students across the country and here at WashU. Of the WashU faculty who responded to the survey, the following was reported within the last year.
At the CCE, we want to support these incredibly formative conversations by offering information and resources such as those found below. We will continue to add to this toolkit and we welcome your suggestions! If you have an idea or request for additional resources beyond what you see here, please let us know!
Tools & Resources
CCE Syllabus Description
Short CCE description included in the University syllabus template for campus resources. Please consider sharing in your syllabus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some common questions about CCE resources and services. Please let us know if you have a question that’s not addressed here!
Career Coaching & Community Quick Guide
This resource provides an overview of industry-aligned career communities and the coaching teams who support each one. You can also view Career Community pages here.
Industry Trends by Career Community
Here you’ll find one page insight reports to highlight unique employer trends, industry shifts, hiring patterns, challenges, and successes within each career community.
Drop-In Hours and Events by Career Community
Faculty and staff are encouraged to subscribe to career community newsletters for the most up-to-date information on events, opportunities and resources.
Preparing for the Career Expo
Concrete steps students can take to prepare for meeting industry representatives at the Career Expo. A printable copy of this resource can also be found here.
Professional Clothes Closet
In partnership with the Taylor Family Center for Student Success, the CCE coordinates a professional clothing donation program to support equitable access to free business attire for students as they equip themselves for work, interviews, and other professional activities. Donations are accepted year-round Mon-Fri from 10am-4pm in all three CCE locations.
CCE Alumni Support
Alumni have continued access to CCE services and resources. This one-page handout provides an overview of how alumni can engage with the CCE, including links to schedule coaching appointments.
Supporting First-Destination Survey Data Collection
The CCE conducts an annual First-Destination Survey of graduating undergraduate and graduate/ professional students to learn about their next step after graduation. The survey data from previous years can be found here. If you or someone in your department would like to support this data collection and encourage students to participate, please click the link above to join this effort.
Handshake Resources
5 Ways for Students to Use Handshake
A one page overview of how to leverage Handshake, this is a great resource to share with students who are early in their academic and career development journey.
Posting an On-Campus Job with Handshake
Have a student employment opportunity? Here you’ll find quick guides for creating your own employer Handshake account and posting your on-campus role.
Finding an On-Campus Job with Handshake
For students looking for on-campus employment, this step-by-step guide will help walk them through finding and applying through Handshake.
Scheduling a Career Coaching Appointment with Handshake
A step-by-step student guide for scheduling a career coaching appointment using Handshake.
Note: Graduate Business Students will use OlinConnect to schedule appointments.