Students

The CPDC is eager to provide you with tools to effectively manage your career exploration, planning, and decision making.  We always recommend scheduling an appointment with a professional career coach who can help you create a customized career plan that is unique to your needs and interests.  Some key highlights on our website include:

• Four Year Career Plan –  identify where you currently are in the career planning cycle and what steps you need to take to get closer to achieving your goals.

• Choose a Major - information about choosing a major, self-assesments, and a look at possible career paths.

• Explore Career Options - information on possible career fields based on academic interests, career paths of Messiah alumni, etc.

• Internship Program - details on how to search for and register for internships.

• Networking Opportunities -  this helpful section, located on the top toolbar, not only explains the many benefits of networking, but also provides links to the Messiah College Professional Network on LinkedIn.

• Job Search Resources –  information on resume writing, interviewing prep, job searching, our exclusive job and internship search portal, "Handshake," and salary information.

• Job Search Tips - this link contains valuable information to help you with your job search including personal branding, informational interviewing, and networking.

• Grad School Planning  –  our grad school guide, links to graduate programs, and information on graduate testing. 

• Popular Handouts & Guides –  our most frequently requested guides on topics such as choosing a major, resumes & cover letters, interviews, job searching, and graduate school. 

• Into the City Career Immersion Program - information on our signature program and upcoming destinations!

• Upcoming Programs & Events sponsored by the CPDC.