Assessments

CliftonStrengths for Students

The CliftonStrengths assessment helps students become confident in who they are and how they can best contribute to the world. It shows how they are unique, what they do best, and how their Strengths motivate and shape their approach to work, school, decision-making, relationships, etc.

 

This assessment is given in the Gateway orientation class to all incoming freshmen. If you are a transfer student and did not take the assessment in your transfer Gateway, you may request a code from the Center for Calling & Career. We will need both your name and Lee email address to provide a code from the Gallup platform. If you took the assessment in the past and need to identify your Strengths, sign in to cliftonstrengthsforstudents.com with your Lee credentials to search for your results.  You may also reach out to the Center for Calling and Career for your Strengths results.”

 

Once you have taken the assessment, you may wish to learn more about your Strengths. Strengths Vocational Advisors (SVAs) in the Center for Calling & Career offer individual Strengths coaching sessions.  SVAs greatly enjoy guiding students in discovering their Strengths and new ways to utilize them to maximize their joy of living and working.

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 & 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. To easily schedule an appointment online, visit Lee University Handshake and click on “Career Center”.  [Add this:] “You may also walk into the Center for Calling & Career or call our office at 423.614.8630 to schedule an appointment to chat with someone about career/major options that best-fit you.

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.