Your Path to Career Readiness
- Building Your Contact Network
- Regional Business Council (RBC) Mentor Network — contact Kerry Lee for more information
- Student Organizations
- Speakers and Events
- Conferences: Diversity & Inclusion Conference
- Student Publications and Media: The Ampersand, The Green Fuse, Idea Tree Media, The Journal
- Volunteer Postings in Handshake
Your brand describes who you are, what you do, and how you can contribute to an organization. An effective personal brand exhibits a consistent message about your experience, knowledge, skills, and strengths as well as your interests, personality, and values across all forms of professional communication. The resources below guide you in creating compelling professional communication through which you can share your unified brand message.
- Guidelines for Resume Writing
- Bullet Point Action Verbs
- Preparing a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Writing a U.S.-Style Resume — International Student Career Content
Once you've decided on a path, put your career or continuing education plans into action. Use the resources below to develop a strategic and robust approach to achieving your goals.
- Career Considerations for Individuals with Disabilities
- Career Considerations for International Students
- Career Considerations for LGBTQ+ Identifying Individuals
- Career Considerations for Military-Affiliated Students
- Career Considerations for Students of Color
- School of Education Career Information
- Exploring Alternative Careers for Educators
What to Expect in a Career Advising Appointment

Currently Enrolled Students
If you're a currently enrolled student or recent graduate up to one year after graduation, the Career Planning and Development Center (CPDC) can assist you through individual career advising appointments, virtual and live events to develop career management skills and connect to employers, and a variety of resources on the CPDC's website including Handshake, Webster's career management and job posting platform.

Alumni

As a Webster graduate, you have access to the Alumni Association network and Handshake, Webster University's online career management system. Handshake features a database of job opportunities, career development resources and events suitable for graduates. Create an account in Handshake using your personal e-mail address to get started. Additionally, access career resources on the CPDC website and attend virtual or live events and career fairs offered by the Career Planning and Development Center.
For Employers
Whether looking for information on how to post a job or how to recruit some of our on-campus talent, we have plenty of resources for you to get acquainted with the Webster CPDC.
Job Postings and More
Handshake, Webster's career-management and job-posting platform, can help connect you with the right employer. If a Webster alum, be sure to utilize your access to our various resources at your disposal.
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Highlights from the Career Center

Chibo Onyeji Awarded 2023 Bronwyn K. Mitterecker Memorial Alumni Award
May 31, 2023

2023 Webster University Commencement Snapshot
May 24, 2023

Webster Vienna Commencement Celebrates Class of 2023 at Hofburg Palace
May 24, 2023
