Career Center Services

  The Career Center serves first-year through senior-year students in all phases of career

planning and decision-making.  For more information about any of the services listed below,

please contact our office at 717-691-6016 or extension 6016. 

For a complete calendar of our events in 2011-2012, please click here.

One-on-One Career Coaching

Career coaches work with you to achieve your goals in the following areas: identifying strengths and interest areas, exploring majors and career options, gaining practical experience, developing professional competencies (i.e. resumes, interviewing, networking, etc.) and transitioning to employment or graduate school.    Contact the Career Center to schedule an appointment.

Drop-in Hours

No appointment needed!!  Career Coaches are available during drop-in hours to meet with you about your resume or cover letter, or to answer any quick questions you may have about your career development process.   Contact the Career Center for this semester's schedule for drop-in hours.

Assessment Inventories

We offer a variety of assessment inventories to help you determine your interests, abilities, and personality preferences.  Begin by creating an account on FOCUS through the Career Center website to access these inventories. 

Major and Career Exploration

Find information about academic majors and career opportunities that fit your strengths and interest areas.  Explore our “What can I do with a major in…?” sheets and department-specific brochures, as well as resources in our library and on our website.

Events and Programs

Each year the Career Center sponsors a variety of career-related programs.  Watch for information about our annual Career and Graduate School Expo, career-related workshops, and other locally-sponsored job fairs.

Graduate and Professional School Preparation

If you’re considering graduate-level programs, services include one-on-one advising, Graduate School Practice Test Drives, library resources, and an annual graduate school fair.

Career Connections: FalconJobs

Access job postings through our job board, FalconJobs, updated weekly. Contact the Career Center for more information.

The Messiah College Professional Network

This is a resource through LinkedIn that allows you to connect with Messiah College alumni, parents, friends, and educators.  Click here for more information.

Alumni Career Profiles

Wondering what Messiah alumni are doing since graduation?  Catch a glimpse of the possibilities by checking out the Alumni Career Profiles.

Career Center Web Resources

Don’t miss out on exclusive online career resources found throughout our website.  These include job boards, graduate school links, career videos, handouts and guides, plus much more.