The Center for Calling & Career is here to help you think about what you can do now to find fulfillment in choice of major and career, in college and beyond. We can help you prepare for the future via career resources and career coaching. We want to help you find and pursue your calling. To schedule an appointment, visit Lee University Handshake and click on “Career Center” in the top right corner.

Assessments

CliftonStrengths for Students

CliftonStrengths for Students helps students grow confident in who they are and how they can contribute to the world. The CliftonStrengths for Students shows students what makes them unique, what they do best, and how their strengths motivate and shape their approach to work, school, decision-making, relationships, and more. Strengths-Vocational Advisors (SVAs) in the Center for Calling & Career offer individual strengths coaching sessions to help students understand and engage in their strengths. To request a free code, send us an email with your student ID number and expressed interest. For more information about this assessment, visit strengthsquest.com.

PathwayU

PathwayU is a quick, user-friendly tool that measures your interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences. Go to PathwayU to login to your account (use your Lee login and password), take a few short assessments, and view your personalized reports. Your results will offer you insights into who you are and how that connects to careers, and majors.  You can also explore your potential fit for real-time career opportunities.

Career Direct

The Career Direct assessment examines four essential components of career selection: personality, interests, skills, and values. After you have completed the assessment, you will meet with career coach to debrief the results. If you are interested in taking this assessment, send us an email with your student ID number and expressed interest.


Career & Major Exploration/Major-Minor Declaration

Are you looking to explore different career or major options? Strengths Vocational Advisors (SVA’s) are Lee faculty from the various academic disciplines who are prepared to listen, question, encourage, and guide you in a discovery of your strengths and calling. These advisors are especially helpful if you are choosing a major, or if you need ideas for linking your strengths to your academic life and career choices. They will often use the assessments listed above to help guide the conversation. To schedule an appointment, visit Lee University Handshake and click on “Career Center” in the top right corner.

Change of Majors-Minors

When you are ready to declare or change a major or minor, come to the Center for Calling & Career and we will guide you through that process.


Career and Graduate School Preparation

The Center for Calling & Career wants to help you feel equipped and ready to step into your career, even before you interview. We offer résumé and cover letter reviews, mock interviewing, job search strategies and more! Schedule an appointment here.

  • Handshake Resource Center: The Center for Calling & Career posts plenty of career resources in the Handshake Resource Center! You’ll find:
    • ATS-friendly resume templates
    • Cover letter examples
    • LinkedIn resources and more!
  • PathwayU Resources: Through PathwayU, the Center for Calling & Career offers students many career preparation tips and tools. You’ll find:
    • Networking tips
    • Interviewing tips
    • Resume action verb banks and more!
  • Graduate School Preparation: In our Handshake Resource Center there are articles and advice on how to prepare for graduate school. Resources include:
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV) brainstorming worksheet
    • CV template
    • General graduate school prep timeline and more
  • Interview Space: If you need a quiet, distraction free, and professional zone for your next web-based interview, you can reserve an interview space by visiting Handshake.
  • International Student Resources: In Handshake there are resources for international students that will help in the transition from college to career, including how to:
    • Apply for a Visa
    • Find jobs before and after college
    • Pursue graduate school
    • Receive financial aid, and more

Alumni Stories

In addition to these resources, alumni have shared some words of wisdom with you. Check out these short videos and be inspired: Success Series - Lee University.


Marketplace

Current students can make an appointment (once per academic year) to shop the Marketplace for one free gently used professional clothing outfit.  We want to remove barriers to interviews and other professional opportunities by providing this service. Students can make this appointment through Handshake. This service is only possible through generous donations from the Lee community and partners. Please note that the inventory fluctuates, and all sizes may not be available.


Job Search Resources

  • Student Employment Job Board: For part-time positions on campus.
  • LinkedIn: Find internship and full-time opportunities through building your professional network.
  • Glassdoor: Crowd-sourced company information.
  • Handshake: A great resource for internships and entry-level positions. Link and examples of current available positions below.

Handshake

For internships, summer opportunities, post-graduation career positions, and on-campus jobs, your first step will be to create a free account on Handshake. The Center for Calling & Career offers third party resources to students and alumni to maximize career opportunities. Advertisement of external events, activities, and job/internship posting do not indicate sponsorship or endorsement by Lee University. Handshake is a self-managed posting site where students, alumni, and employers can connect.

RSS Handshake Job Board

  • Supervisory Contract Specialist May 3, 2024
    https://www.usajobs.gov/job/789827600 Supervisory Contract SpecialistSummaryJoining the Secret Service, Office of Enterprise ReadinessProcurement Division will allow you to provide leadership, oversight, expertise and advise on acquisition planning and all phases of procurement and contracting. This Supervisory Contract Specialistposition starts at a salary of $104,603.00 GS-14.For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.DutiesThe selectee will serve […]
  • Administrative Operations Specialist May 3, 2024
    https://www.usajobs.gov/job/789114700Administrative Operations SpecialistSummaryJoining the Secret Service, Office of Investigations will allow you to provide administrative, clerical, and office automation support using a variety of processes, methods, and techniques for protective and investigative activities. This Administrative Operations Specialist position starts at a salary of $49,025.00 (GS-07, step 1), with potential to $91,582.00, (GS-09, step 10), depending […]
  • Congressional Affairs Specialist May 3, 2024
    https://www.usajobs.gov/job/789100700  Congressional Affairs SpecialistSummaryJoining the Secret Service, Office of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs (IGL), Congressional Affairs Program (CAF), will allow you to serve as an expert on the legislative process to support Secret Service initiatives and priorities on Capitol Hill.For more information on the Secret Service click here.DutiesThe selectee will serve as a Congressional Affairs […]
  • Program Assistant May 2, 2024
    If you have administrative support experience and a passion for animal health, don't miss this opportunity with APHIS Veterinary Services! We're hiring Program Assistants in locations across the country to oversee a variety of administrative activities within program field offices, including creating correspondence, responding to information requests, coordinating travel, and scheduling training. You can make […]
  • Program Assistant May 2, 2024
    If you have administrative support experience and a passion for animal health, don't miss this opportunity with APHIS Veterinary Services! We're hiring Program Assistants in locations across the country to oversee a variety of administrative activities within program field offices, including creating correspondence, responding to information requests, coordinating travel, and scheduling training. You can make […]
  • Alight Campus - Sales Intern (Part-Time) Virtual May 2, 2024
    Our storyAt Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.” Our Values:Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling […]
  • Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer (Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist) - ND, ID May 2, 2024
    Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer (Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist) - Idaho Falls, ID and Bismarck, NDIf selected you will serve in a vital role to safeguard U.S. agriculture and natural resources in coordination with state officials, other agencies, industry, and colleges, as a federal liaison for plant quarantine programs. The primary work includes import exclusion, […]
  • Plant Protection & Quarantine Officer (Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist) - El Segundo ,CA May 2, 2024
    Plant Protection & Quarantine Officer (Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist), El Segundo, CaliforniaIf selected you will serve in a vital role to safeguard U.S. agriculture and natural resources in coordination with state officials, other agencies, industry, and colleges, as a federal liaison for plant quarantine programs. The primary work includes import exclusion, complex treatments, export activities, […]
  • Plant Protection & Quarantine Officer (Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist) - FL, SC May 2, 2024
    Plant Protection & Quarantine Officer (Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist) - Winter Haven, Florida, Fort Myers, Florida and Hollywood, South CarolinaIf selected you will serve in a vital role to safeguard U.S. agriculture and natural resources in coordination with state officials, other agencies, industry, and colleges, as a federal liaison for plant quarantine programs. The primary […]
  • Plant Protection & Quarantine Officer (Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist) - Dallas, TX May 2, 2024
    Plant Protection & Quarantine Officer (Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist) / Dallas, TX - {PATHWAYS hiring authority}This job is open to RECENT GRADUATES (individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years, or 6 years for Veterans).Clarification from the agencyRecent graduate who has, within the previous two years, […]

RSS Handshake Internship Board

  • Office of the CIO Internship at Idaho National Laboratory May 7, 2024
    Employer: Idaho National Laboratory Expires: 05/10/2024 Is an internship passionate about changing the world's energy future intriguing? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an intern for our Information Technology organization. We are seeking an intern to support the office of the CIO.Reporting to the Deputy Chief […]
  • Summer Mission Site Director (Paid Internship) at YouthWorks May 4, 2024
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 05/12/2024 Do you want to spend your summer being a part of something bigger than yourself? Do you want to make a lasting impact this summer?  For 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian college students like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. […]
  • Summer Ministry Internship (Paid) at YouthWorks May 4, 2024
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 05/12/2024  Are you needing an internship credit this summer AND wanting to do something meaningful in Christian ministry?   We know that for many college and grad students sometimes there can feel like a tension between wanting to use the summer to prepare them for their future career or serving on Christ-centered mission […]
  • Immigration Intern at Mennonite Central Committee May 2, 2024
    Employer: Mennonite Central Committee Expires: 05/16/2024   The Immigration Intern works in collaboration with the MCC East Coast South Florida Program Coordinator. The Intern will work with Immigration Direct Service program, clients, and partner churches/organizations, be responsible for daily program administration support and new asylum seekers applications. The Intern will also work with a site where […]
  • Alight Campus - Sales Intern (Part-Time) Virtual at Alight Solutions May 2, 2024
    Employer: Alight Solutions Expires: 05/09/2024 Our storyAt Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.” Our Values:Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.Grow with purpose – Be […]
  • Summer Staff-Day Camp at Project Transformation Tennessee May 2, 2024
    Employer: Project Transformation Tennessee Expires: 05/15/2024 COMPENSATION:$3,600 + meals + housingSUMMARY:In line with Project Transformation’s vision of a loving, equitable, and purposeful world, Summer Program Interns pursue community transformation through the course of their term of service by building mutual relationships with children, churches, and other college-age young adults. They do this by exploring their […]
  • Government Affairs Intern at The Century Foundation May 1, 2024
    Employer: The Century Foundation Expires: 05/15/2024 Government Affairs InternGovernment Affairs · Washington, District of Columbia (Hybrid)Washington, D.C. | 20 Hours/Week | May 20, 2024 to August 15, 2024 | Compensated at $18-22/Hour **Only applications submitted via BambooHR will be acceptedThe Century Foundation (TCF) is a progressive, independent think tank dedicated to improving the lives of Americans […]
  • MFC Network Support Internship Summer/Fall 2024 at Idaho National Laboratory May 1, 2024
    Employer: Idaho National Laboratory Expires: 05/09/2024 Is an internship passionate about changing the world's energy future intriguing? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!As a Network/Computer Engineering student, you will join our dynamic team whose mission is to provide engineering support to the nuclear fuels and materials research facilities.Reporting to the […]
  • RESUME DROP | Chapter Leader Intern | NSLS Student President at National Society of Leadership and Success May 1, 2024
    Employer: National Society of Leadership and Success Expires: 05/16/2024 If you have general interest in our internship program but are not sure what start date would be a good fit, drop your resume here and our recruiting team will reach out in the next few weeks.  To determine whether you’d be a good fit, ask yourself…Would […]
  • USFS Computational Text Analysis for NEPA Comments Fellowship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education April 30, 2024
    Employer: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Expires: 05/10/2024 *Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.USFS Office/Lab and Location: A fellowship opportunity is available with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) within the Forest Service Northern Research Station (NRS). This opportunity is remote.At the heart of the U.S. Forest Service's mission is their purpose. Everything they […]

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