The Center for Calling & Career wants to help you in your navigating early career transitions. We offer résumé and cover letter reviews, mock interviewing, job search strategies, and more! You are also invited to attend any of our events. To schedule an appointment, visit Lee University Handshake and click on “Career Center” in the top right corner.

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CliftonStrengths for Alumni

CliftonStrengths are still applicable for you as an alum. Strengths-Vocational Advisors (SVAs) can help you consider your natural talents in the context of what makes you unique, what you do best, and how your strengths motivate and shape your approach to work, decision-making, relationships, and more. SVAs in the Center for Calling & Career offer individual strengths coaching sessions to help you understand and capitalize on your strengths. This can be helpful specifically when considered career transitions, in preparing for an interview, or writing a resume. To look up your results, visit strengthsquest.com. To schedule an appointment, visit Lee University Handshake and click on “Career Center” in the top right corner.


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 and alumni 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.

Alumni Stories

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


Connect with Current Students

We are excited that you are interested in connecting with current students! There are several ways to do this.  You can post jobs and internships on our job board or let us know that you are interested in connecting with students.  Once we know of your interest, we can look for opportunities to:

  • Connect in a one-time informational interview where a student gets to know you and the field in which you work
  • Have a student job-shadow with you
  • Connect as a mentor

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, and post-graduation career positions, 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

  • Guidance Counselor (School Guidance Counselor) May 1, 2024
    Duties Implements a comprehensive counseling program for the education department.Leads, advocates and collaborates with the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and outside agencies to promote equity and access to education for offenders.Provides guidance and support to offenders to assist them in navigating and successfully completing the mandatory Literacy Program.Creates and documents the progress of the offender’s counseling […]
  • Administrative Specialist April 30, 2024
    https://www.usajobs.gov/job/788660300 Administrative Specialist SummaryJoining the Secret Service, Office of Investigations, Cleveland Field Office will allow you to provide administrative, clerical and office automation support using a variety of processes, methods, and techniques for protective and investigative services.For more information on the Secret Service click here.DutiesThe selectee will serve as an Administrative Specialist in the Office of Investigations, […]
  • Life Scientist/Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer) Remedial Project Manager - R7 April 30, 2024
    Life Scientist/Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer (Remedial Project Manager) Summary This position is in Region 7, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, Remediation Branch. About Region 7This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section. Duties At the entry level of this […]
  • Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Installations) (1) Fort McCoy, WI April 30, 2024
    This position is part of the Army Fellows Program and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of the Army.The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid training, […]
  • Industrial Hygienist April 29, 2024
    Hi [Handshake will generate name of recipient], Interested in a career in the facilities field? We are hiring for USAJOBS - Job Announcement in Woodlawn, MD! As an Industrial Hygienist, you will protect the health and safety of people in the workplace and community. We strive to make a positive difference in our communities through a diverse […]
  • Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) April 29, 2024
    Are you looking to jumpstart a career in wildlife management? APHIS Wildlife Services is hiring a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) to support wildlife damage prevention and control operations in northwestern Wisconsin. You can help protect agriculture, natural resources, native species, and public health & safety as part of our team! Duties may include, but are not […]
  • Recent Graduate or Near-Term Graduation - Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist (Enforcement Officer/Inspector) - R2 April 29, 2024
    Summary This position is in Region 2, Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division. About Region 2: EPA Region 2 | US EPAThis is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section. Duties At […]
  • Multi-Year Internship (Life Science/Engineering/Physical Science/Chemistry) April 29, 2024
    Summary This position is in Region 3, Laboratory and Applied Science Division, Laboratory and Technical Services Branch. About: Region 3.This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section. Duties You will:Perform routine laboratory testing or conducts routine aspects […]
  • Recent Graduate or Near-Term Graduation - Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist (Enforcement Officer/Inspector) April 29, 2024
    Recent Graduate or Near-Term Graduation - Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist (Enforcement Officer/Inspector)SummaryThis position is in Region 2, Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division. About Region 2: EPA Region 2 | US EPAThis is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate […]
  • Maintenance Mechanic - Eagan MN NC11709653 April 29, 2024
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Independently performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on plumbing, heating, refrigeration, air-conditioninglow-voltage electrical systems, and other building systems and equipment.2. Performs preventive maintenance and routine repairs on simple control circuitry, bearings, chains, sprockets, motors,belts and belting, and other moving parts or wearing surfaces of equipment.3. Assembles, installs, replaces, repairs, modifies and adjusts […]

RSS Handshake Internship Board

  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • Business Development Intern at Planet Home Lending April 29, 2024
    Employer: Planet Home Lending Expires: 05/06/2024  The Business Development Intern will play a crucial role supporting the daily tasks of the BD team, will assist in identifying and researching potential clients, segmenting prospects and preparing for outreach campaigns.  The BD Intern will play a supportive role in ensuring the BD team has the right targets […]
  • Multi-Year Internship (Life Science/Engineering/Physical Science/Chemistry) at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) April 29, 2024
    Employer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Expires: 05/03/2024 Summary This position is in Region 3, Laboratory and Applied Science Division, Laboratory and Technical Services Branch. About: Region 3.This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section. Duties You […]
  • USFS Measuring Wildland Fuels and Fire Laboratory Experience for Advancing Fire Science Fellowship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education April 29, 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 Southern Research Station located in Athens, Georgia.At the heart of the U.S. Forest Service's mission is their purpose. Everything they do […]
  • Public Relations Intern at Planet Home Lending April 29, 2024
    Employer: Planet Home Lending Expires: 05/06/2024  The communications intern will create and execute and 8-week in-depth public relations plan for boosting local media coverage, or influencer coverage on a national level. The project will result in the creation of a strategic PR plan serving the marketing objectives for the Planet Family of Companies.The individual will […]
  • Summer Mission Site Director (Paid Internship) at YouthWorks April 27, 2024
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 05/05/2024 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 April 27, 2024
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 05/05/2024  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 […]
  • Sequim WDTS RENEW Pathway Summer School - Undergrad (8407) at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory April 26, 2024
    Employer: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Expires: 05/04/2024 OverviewPacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is hosting a Pathway Summer School for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) initiative sponsored by the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS).  The WDTS RENEW Pathway Summer Schools aim to […]
  • Tutor Intern at Kaiser Permanente April 25, 2024
    Employer: Kaiser Permanente Expires: 05/10/2024 Education: • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.• Must have 12 or more semester units in Early Childhood/Child Development.• Must be enrolled as a student pursuing a degree in Early Childhood/Child Development with grades of C or better.  Additional Requirements:• Meet Live Scan requirements.• Ability to relate and communicate with […]

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