Student Life
Career Development
Explore careers, gain experience, and connect with opportunities at ECSU.
How We Help You
ECSU graduates use their degrees to build incredible careers. We can help you do the same.
Workshops, advising, and internship opportunities are just some of the resources you’ll have at your fingertips. You’ll find resume and interview coaching, career fairs, and networking opportunities that will help you find and get the job you want.
Featured Resources
Pathway to Success
1. FRESHMAN YEAR: Prepared to Excel
- Complete Career Plan
- Sign up for Handshake
- Attend a “Career Ready, Career Connections, or Career Conversations” Session
- Meet with Career Advisor
- Get Involved!
2. SOPHOMORE YEAR: Equipped for the Workforce
- Create / Update LinkedIn Profile & Handshake Account
- Update Resume
- Explore Internship Opportunities
- Attend Career or Graduate School Fair
- Attend a “Career Ready, Career Connections, or Career Conversations” Session
- Meet with Career Advisor
3. JUNIOR YEAR: Equipped for the Workforce
- Create / Update LinkedIn Profile & Handshake Account
- Update Resume
- Explore Internship Opportunities
- Attend Career or Graduate School Fair
- Attend a “Career Ready, Career Connections, or Career Conversations” Session
- Meet with Career Advisor
4. SENIOR YEAR: Inspired to Succeed
- Update LinkedIn Profile & Handshake Account
- Attend a Career or Graduate School Fair
- Join a Professional Organization
- Attend a “Career Ready, Career Connections, or Career Conversations” Session
- Meet with Career Advisor
Career Workshops & Presentations
Career Development Menu
Introduction to the Career Center
Maximizing LinkedIn
This presentation will introduce students to the value of LinkedIn, how to set up their account and how to get the most out of their online professional profile.
Communicate the Value of Your Degree
Building Your Professional Resume
This presentation provides a thorough breakdown of a professional resume, with content and formatting tips for each section.
Networking: Crack the Hidden Job Market
Communicating Transferable Skills
In this presentation, students will learn how to articulate skills that employers seek developed through part-time work, volunteering, student organizations and other marketable experiences.
Creating Your Career Plan
This presentation provides a checklist of steps students can take to get career ready and other tips for creating an intentional career plan.
Internships 101
During this presentation, students will learn methods for seeking internships and tips for getting the most out of their internship experience.
The Job Search Made Easy
In this presentation, students will learn how to embark on the job/internship search while leveraging their resources and network.
Acing the Interview
This presentation will offer interviewing strategies and techniques to foster confidence in candidates, from company research, to follow-up.
Viking Career Closet
The Viking Career Closet provides free professional attire to help students prepare for interviews, internships, and career events. Students can browse, try on, and keep items at no cost.
We are Accepting
- Suits and Blazers
- Dress Pants and Skirts
- Shirts and Blouses
- Dresses
- Ties and Scarves
- Shoes and Accessories
How Students Secure Clothing
Students may visit the Viking Career Closet at any time at Griffin Hall, Suite 500 or arrange a time with their individual Career Advisor for a personal shopping experience.
Support the Closet
Donate professional clothing and help fellow Vikings succeed.
Amazon Wishlist
Our Amazon wishlist is active! Visit our wishlist and purchase professional clothing from the wishlist.
Clothing Donations
Donate gently used professional attire.
*Items should be professional, clean, new or like new condition, and without stains or holes.
Donations can be arranged by contacting the Career Center by email.
Career Resources
Job Search & Networking Tools
Internships & Experiential Learning
Signature Internship Opportunities
Ongoing Internship Opportunities
Career Skills & Professional Development
Career Preparation
Graduate School & Advanced Education
Programs & Partnerships
Financial & Career Planning Resources
Workplace Rights & Inclusion
Career Center Staff
Dr. Amber Lennon
Executive Director of Career and Professional Development & QEP
Griffin Hall, Office 515
Mrs. Tameka Gibbs
Assistant Director of Employer Relations & Special Projects
Griffin Hall, Office 510
Mrs. Salisa Williams
Career Advisor
Jenkins Science Center, Office 402
Mrs. Kim White
Career Advisor
Gilchrist Complex, Office 335
Contact Us:
- Career Development Center
- Griffin Hall, Suite 500
- 252-335-1103
- careerdevelopmentctr@ecsu.edu
- Mon - Fri : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm