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  Career Services Center
University of Delaware
401 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302.831.2392
Fax: 302.831.1452
udcareers@udel.edu

Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8am to 5pm
FAQ's for Students

  • Q. Who is eligible to use Career Services?
  • A. Matriculated University of Delaware students and U.D. alumni. Matriculated students include both full and part-time students enrolled in a degree program.

  • Q. Where do I find the Applicant Conduct Policy?
  • A. Click here to access the Applicant Conduct Policy

  • Q. How do I locate part-time or summer jobs?
  • A. You can log into our Blue Hen Careers database: www.udel.edu/CSC/bluehencareers.html

  • Q. Do you have resources for finding an internship?
  • A. All students have access to Blue Hen Careers, our web resource that lists local, regional, and national internship opportunities. Also see www.udel.edu/CSC/intern.html for information on finding the proper internship for your needs and what to expect from an internship. It also lists some gateway sites for exploring national internships. In addition, we have more than 30 internship directories which describe exciting national and international internships in every field in the Career Resource Center at 401 Academy Street.

  • Q. How do I get credit for my internship?
  • A. Each department has its own crediting procedure for internships. Career Services sponsors a class - Univ 364-Experiential Education which provide 3 elective credits through a combination of weekly class meetings and 50 hours of concurrent internship experience .Contact Marianne Green, (302)831-1231 or email to (megreen@udel.edu) for details.

  • Q. How can Career Services help me with graduate school?
  • A. On-line information about graduate school is available at Career Service's web site www.udel.edu/CSC/gradschool.html The complete Peterson's guide, testing information, and other helpful resources may be found in the Career Resource Center in 401 Academy Street. Graduate School Fair and the Law School Fair bring representative from graduate schools to share information.

  • Q. How do I find out what jobs connect with my major?
  • A. Go to the the Majors Resource Kit that fits each potential major. Also check out U.S. News web site and the Career Plans Survey. Look through the books in the "Exploring" section of the Career Resource Center at Career Services. Make an appointment for consultation and possible career testing.

  • Q. How can Career Services help me find a career position during my senior year or after graduation?
  • A.
    • Job Fairs- twelve job fairs are set up each year for networking. Check What's Happening.
    • Job Vacancy Listings- Binders in Career Service's career library contain numerous trade publications and up-dated job leads for many occupations.
    • Resume Referral System- Post your resume on-line so potential employers can view/print it. This service is available only to matriculated students. You must register with Career Services to do this.
    • Campus Interview Program- More than 250 employers visit U.D. annually to interview students and/or from a variety of majors. The Campus Interview Program is coordinated through a web-based system and protected by user names and passwords.


  • Q. Where can I find information about salaries?
  • A. The quarterly salary survey developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and other resources are available here.

  • Q. What are some good internet sites I can use to locate employment?
  • A. Try this CSC web site www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html to explore some valuable job related internet sites.

  • Q. How do I get information on writing resumes and cover letters?
  • A. Pick up a Resume and Cover Letter handout or sign up for a resume critique at Career Services. Attend a resume workshop - dates and times are listed on www.udel.edu/CSC/happening.html or view a web presentation on resumes at www.udel.edu/UMS/itv/csc/resume.

  • Q. How do I get information on Interview Preparation?
  • A. Pick up an Interview Preparation handout at Career Services. Attend an Interview Preparation workshop - dates and times are listed on www.udel.edu/CSC/happening.html and the CSC newsletter or view a web presentation on interview preparation at www.udel.edu/UMS/itv/csc/interview.

  • Q. What is the best way to find out what career events are scheduled?
  • A. Visit Career Service's "What's Happening" web site at www.udel.edu/CSC/happening.html