Westminster's team of certified career coaches provides free, lifetime service to students and alumni. Through application of the most current tools and industry insights, we can help you with:
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- Career exploration and pivots
- Internship and job searching
- How to find remote opportunities
- Networking
- Personal branding on LinkedIn
- Cover letter and resume development
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- Digital and in-person interview prep
- Strengths and career assessments
- Salary negotiation
- Mock interviews
- Personal statements
Career Center Events
The Career Center hosts many valuable events throughout the year, including job fairs, resume workshops, and career development support.
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October 31, 2024
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February 7, 2025
Access the Career Center team, resources, and hiring and networking events through Handshake.
- Current students or recent graduates: If you are still using your westminsteru.edu email address, log into Handshake with your Westminster email credentials and update your profile.
- Alumni: If you're an alumnus and no longer using a westminsteru.edu email address, contact the Career Center by phone (801.832.3103) or email (careercenter@westminsteru.edu) to have your account updated or created. Do not create a new account for yourself as it will create access issues. To gain access to the full menu of appointment types, be sure to complete your profile and select "Alumni" as your school year.
Book an Appointment with a Career Coach
Career coaches are available to you for in-person, phone, or virtual appointments. Once you've activated your Handshake account and completed your profile, log into Handshake and click Career Center, then select appointments.
Access Current Resources
The Handshake Resources Library is open 24/7. Log into Handshake, click Career Center, then select Resources. The library is stocked with current tools to help you with:
- Your job search
- LinkedIn profile
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Interviewing
- Personal branding
For general Career Center questions, reach out to us at careercenter@westminsteru.edu.
CareerShift is the newest tool available to Westminster students and alumni to help manage your job and internship searches, access networking contact information, and search which employers are currently hiring. Access this members-only platform for free—the Westminster Career Center has already paid for your membership.
- Go to the CareerShift website
- Select "Sign Up Now"
- Complete the required questions to set up your account (use a Westminster or personal email)
Fine-tune your interview skills using StandOut, a mock video interviewing platform, by recording yourself practicing the most common interview questions. Play it back for yourself or submit your video to a career coach for feedback.
- If you're a current student, a StandOut invitation email was sent to your westminsteru.edu address with access instructions for your account. Email careercenter@westminsteru.edu to have your invite resent if you cannot locate it.
- If you're an alumnus, email careercenter@westminsteru.edu with your full name, your graduation year, and the email address you'd like attached to your account. The Career Center will create your account and you'll receive an invitation email from StandOut.
Considering a graduate degree?
If you completed (or will complete) your undergraduate degree at Westminster and apply to a graduate program at Westminster, you'll automatically be considered for the Westminster Alumni Scholarship, valued up to $6,000. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (4 for MBA summer term). Students entering the Doctor of Nursing Practice or Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia programs are not eligible for this scholarship.
Resources
Career Center Assessments
The Career Center offers career assessments to students and alumni to further their understanding of how to maximize a career that is best for them.
Career Exploration
Now is the perfect time to explore possibilities for your future, but you don’t need to explore alone. The Career Center has tools to help you every step of the way.
Identity and Work
You are more than your major or your job title. You bring many different identities to work and the Career Center can help you navigate the world of work.
Internships
Get information about internship eligibility, requirements, registration, and policies.
Job Search Websites
Check out a list of job search websites curated by the Career Center's career coaches.
Student Employment
Hundreds of students are hired every year to work in a variety of offices and departments on campus.
Avoiding Employment Scams
Employment scams are on the rise. Evaluate job opportunities with a critical eye to protect yourself and your personal information.
Career Center Hours
Summer 2024 hours:
- Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Friday, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Regular hours (resume August 12, 2024):
- Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Contact
- Career Center: careercenter@westminsteru.edu or 801.832.2590
- Student Employment: studentemployment@westminsteru.edu or 801.832.2590
- Internship Questions: careercenter@westminsteru.edu or 801.832.2590