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Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or you’re ready to apply for a job, internship, or grad school, the Career Development team is here to support you. All appointments can be scheduled easily through !

馃挰 Types of Appointments We Offer:

馃攳 Majors & Career Exploration
Not sure what to study or where your interests might lead? Let鈥檚 talk through your strengths, values, and goals.

馃搫 Resume, Cover Letter, or CV Help
Whether you鈥檙e starting from scratch or want a review or a second opinion, we鈥檒l help you build strong application materials.

馃捈 Internship or Job Search
Let鈥檚 explore Handshake, LinkedIn, and other tools to find the right opportunity for you.

馃晵 Quick Internship or Career Questions (15 minutes)
Have a question or need feedback on something specific? Book a quick session!

馃帗 Graduate School Planning
We鈥檒l help you research programs, create a timeline, and strengthen your personal statement or CV.

馃�� Mock Interview
Practice answering interview questions in a low-pressure environment鈥攁nd get helpful feedback.

馃寪 LinkedIn & Social Media Review
Make sure your online presence is polished and professional. We鈥檒l help you build a standout LinkedIn profile.

馃栈锔� General Career Questions (30 minutes)
Not sure which appointment type to choose? This flexible option covers a variety of career-related topics.

馃柋锔� How to Book:

1. Log into using your 黑料社 credentials.

2. Select your appointment type and choose a time that works for you.

3. We offer in-person and virtual appointments, as well as email reviews for resumes, cover letters, CVs, grad school materials, and profiles.

Questions? Email us at careers@simpson.edu and we鈥檒l be happy to help.

Use to review resources in the following areas:

• Major/Career Exploration Resources
• Cover Letter Manual
• Resume & References Manual
• Interviewing Manuals
• Graduate School Application Guides
• Federal Resume Template & Guide
• Internship & Job Application Tracker
• Guide to Business Attire

At 黑料社, you have access to 鈥攚hich means plenty of exciting paths to explore. But with so many options, narrowing things down can feel overwhelming.

Start simple:
Begin by reflecting on your academic strengths, interests, and values. Try to narrow your list to 3鈥�5 programs that genuinely excite you鈥攖hen take a deeper dive into each one.

As you explore, ask yourself:

• What excites me about this major or minor?

• Are there parts I鈥檓 unsure about or don鈥檛 enjoy?

• What are the course requirements and expectations?

• How does this align with my career goals?

• What kinds of careers do students from this program pursue?

To get the answers, check out each program鈥檚 webpage. From there, go beyond the website鈥攖alk to professors, current students, and alumni to get the real story. What you discover might surprise (and inspire) you!

Ever wondered where a major could take you? This 蹿别补迟耻谤别蝉听106+ major profiles听with info on career paths, top employers, and strategies to break into the field. Plus, you’ll find links to professional associations, job outlook data, and helpful job search tools.

Want the inside scoop on real jobs?听听with professionals in a variety of careers and industries. Hear their stories, get advice, and learn what a “day in the life” really looks like.

Not sure where to start? Search careers by keyword or industry鈥攐r take a听quick, free assessment听to discover jobs that match your interests and personality.

Explore this in-depth guide from the U.S. Department of Labor to get facts on hundreds of careers, including salary ranges, growth trends, and education requirements.

Another great research tool packed with detailed information about thousands of careers鈥攑erfect for comparing jobs and discovering new opportunities.

Take free听personality and interest assessments听to better understand your natural strengths and how they connect with potential majors and careers. A great starting point if you’re feeling stuck!

Not sure what career path is right for you? Enroll in COOP 119: Career Observation, a four-credit May Term course designed to help you discover your strengths, explore career options, and gain real-world insight through hands-on experiences.

In this class, you鈥檒l complete personality and strengths assessments, research career fields, connect with employers, and even participate in job shadowing to see potential careers in action. You鈥檒l also build a professional resume, get introduced to cover letter writing, and set personalized goals to guide the rest of your college journey.

By the end of the course, you鈥檒l walk away with:

• A deeper understanding of your interests and strengths

• Clarity around career options that fit you

• Real-world exposure to a field you want to explore

• A polished resume and resources for future job searches

• Actionable goals for your academic and professional future

COOP 119 is a great first step for students who are early in their career planning or unsure where to start. Talk to your academic advisor to register and start exploring your future with purpose!

Exploring majors and careers doesn鈥檛 have to be something you figure out alone.

Schedule a one-on-one career coaching appointment on to chat with a staff member who鈥檚 here to support you鈥攚hether you need help narrowing your options, interpreting assessment results, or just figuring out where to start.

And don鈥檛 forget: your faculty advisor is a key partner in this journey. They can help you map out four-year plans, understand major requirements, and talk through how your academic path connects with your career goals.

鉁� Two great resources. One big decision. Let鈥檚 figure it out鈥攖ogether.

Looking for an internship? You鈥檝e got powerful tools at your fingertips鈥攁nd we鈥檙e here to help you use them!

馃殌 Start with
It鈥檚 your go-to platform for finding internships! With over 750,000 employers using Handshake to post jobs and internships, you鈥檒l find opportunities across the country.

馃捈 Level Up with
LinkedIn is more than a job board鈥攊t鈥檚 a networking powerhouse. Search internships, connect with alumni, and grow your professional brand. Not sure where to start? for help creating or enhancing your LinkedIn profile.

馃�� Let鈥檚 Find the Right Fit鈥擳ogether
The Career Development team is ready to We鈥檒l walk you through:

• How to use search tools effectively

• Industry-specific search tools tailored to your field

• Insider tips to stand out in your search

Book an appointment on and let鈥檚 get started. Your future is waiting!

Internships are a valuable way to build real-world skills and boost your resume鈥�whether you earn academic credit or not. In fact, over 70% of 黑料社 graduates engage in an internship or work experience while at 黑料社. But if you do want credit, here鈥檚 what you need to know.

鉁� Step 1: Talk to Your Faculty Advisor

Before anything else, have a conversation with your advisor! They鈥檒l help you:

• Figure out where an internship fits into your academic timeline

• Discuss opportunities that would be approved by their academic department for credit

馃攳 Step 2: Land That Internship

is your go-to team for support as you search and apply. We鈥檒l help you:

• Explore internship options that align with your goals

• Polish your resume and cover letter

• Practice with a mock interview to boost your confidence

馃懇鈥嶐煆� Step 3: Secure a Faculty Supervisor

Once you鈥檝e accepted an internship:

• Ask a faculty member in a related department to supervise your academic credit, or learn who the designated supervisor is

• Register for credit before your internship begins

• Plan your credits wisely鈥�1 credit = 30 hours on-site + 5 hours of academic work.

  • All internship hours must occur during the start and end dates of the registered term and cannot be logged until you are officially registered

• Keep your total credits under 18 in a semester to avoid extra tuition costs

• You can earn up to 16 internship credits before graduation鈥攕o use them strategically!

馃摑 Step 4: Complete the Internship Credit Registration Form

You鈥檙e almost there!

• Regsitering for internship credit is different than registering for other classes at 黑料社. Click the 鈥�Internship Credit Registration Form鈥� link on the right of this to get started

• Once completed, the form will be sent to your chosen faculty supervisor for approval. Once the faculty approves of the internship, it will go to the registrar’s office.

• Career Development strongly encourages students to meet with them before completion of the form to learn about internship logistics, hour requirements, and how to accurately complete the form. Schedule a 15-minute appointment .

Planning to intern soon? Start strong by enrolling in 黑料社鈥檚 Internship Preparation Course at least a semester before your internship.

馃Л Why Take This Course?

Internships don鈥檛 just happen鈥攜ou need to prepare. Same goes for full-time employment after graduation. This course allows preparation for both! This 1-credit course, taught by the Career Development team, is offered three times a year (T1, T2, & T3) and helps you:
鉁� Discover internship options that align with your career goals
鉁� Create a polished resume, cover letter, and reference sheet
鉁� Practice and perfect your interview skills
鉁� Understand the process for registering your internship for credit
鉁� Learn what鈥檚 expected of you in a professional workplace

馃挕 Take this course at least one semester before you plan to intern鈥攕o you鈥檙e not scrambling at the last minute!

馃摎 Course Details:

• Who should take it?

  • Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in good academic standing

  • Required for your first credit-bearing internship in Health & Exercise Science and Sport Administration

  • Highly recommended for Health Services Leadership majors before their senior capstone

  • Open to ALL majors鈥攂ecause every student deserves a great internship!

• What鈥檚 the schedule look like?听

  • One class per week for only 8 weeks

  • Thursdays, 1:00-2:00 PM

鉁� What You鈥檒l Walk Away With:

• A tailored resume, cover letter, and reference sheet

• Interview experience that boosts confidence

• A clear understanding of how to secure and succeed in your internship

• Resources for future job and internship searches

• Extra credit and extra confidence 馃捈

馃搮 Ready to Register?

Talk to your academic advisor about enrolling in COOP 219: Internship Preparation. Don鈥檛 wait until the last minute鈥�prepare now and impress later!

Got questions? Reach out to careers@simpson.edu鈥攚e鈥檙e here to help you launch your next big step.

Thanks to the generosity of Friends of 黑料社, you may be eligible to receive wage assistance for unpaid internships with nonprofits or start-ups. If selected, you’ll earn $12/hour (pre-tax) through 黑料社’s payroll, for up to 120 hours of work. That鈥檚 up to $1,440 to support you as you gain valuable, hands-on experience!

馃挕 Why Apply?

Internships help launch careers鈥攂ut not every opportunity comes with a paycheck. 黑料社 is committed to making sure financial barriers don鈥檛 stand in your way. With wage assistance, you can grow professionally and get compensated for your time and talent.

馃搮 When Is It Available?

You can apply for wage assistance during:

• Fall Semester (础耻驳耻蝉迟鈥揇别肠别尘产别谤)

• Spring Semester (闯补苍耻补谤测鈥揂辫谤颈濒)

• Summer Term (惭补测鈥揂耻驳耻蝉迟)

• Start and end dates follow the academic calendar.

鉁� Who鈥檚 Eligible?

To qualify, you must:

• Have an unpaid internship with a off-campus nonprofit or start-up business

  • Use the to confirm nonprofit status

• Intern at least 60 hours total

馃抢 Preference is given to juniors and seniors with financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Assistance.

馃搵 What鈥檚 Required If You’re Selected?

If awarded wage assistance, you鈥檒l:

• Complete a learning plan at the beginning of your internship, outlining your learning goals and tasks to achieve those goals

• Submit biweekly timecards (no more than 40 hours/week) using 黑料社’s timecard system on SC Connect.

• Participate in a midterm and final evaluation process,听measuring career readiness skills

• Meet with Career Development during the semester you are funded

• Share your internship experience on Career Development’s social media pages

You’ll also receive a full breakdown of the expectations via email before confirming your award.

馃摑 How to Apply

• Click the 鈥�Internship Wage Assistance鈥� link on the right side of this

• Make sure to complete all application questions thoughtfully鈥攖his is a competitive process and funding isn’t guaranteed.

• Application deadlines and notification dates are listed below:

馃挰 Questions? Contact Financial Aid at finaid@simpson.edu.

Don’t let an unpaid internship hold you back鈥�get the experience and the support you deserve!

Looking for your first job after college? You鈥檝e got powerful tools at your fingertips鈥攁nd Career Development is here to help you use them with confidence!

馃捈 Jumpstart Your Search with
Handshake isn鈥檛 just for internships鈥攊t鈥檚 one of the top platforms for entry-level job seekers. With over 750,000 employers hiring across the U.S., you鈥檒l find full-time opportunities in every industry.

馃寪 Stand Out on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is your digital resume, job board, and networking hub all in one. Use it to:

• Search for full-time roles

• Connect with 黑料社 alumni

• Build a professional presence employers notice

Need help getting started? for one-on-one guidance to create or polish your profile.

馃�� We鈥檙e in This with You
Let鈥檚 find the right fit鈥�together. a coaching appointment on Handshake to learn:
鉁旓笍 How to search smarter, not harder
鉁旓笍 The best job boards for your field
鉁旓笍 Top strategies to stand out

We鈥檙e here to help you go from searching to succeeding. Let鈥檚 find the path that fits your future!