Appointments and Drop-Ins
Drop-In Hours
At the UD Career Center, we understand that your career journey is unique and constantly evolving. To support you every step of the way, we offer undergraduate drop-in consultations with our knowledgeable peer staff. These sessions are designed to provide you with quick, effective guidance - no appointment needed.
Hours
Drop-ins occur during fall and spring semesters when classes are in session.
Summer and Winter Sessions:
No drop-in hours. Please refer to the Canvas module "Communicate Your Experience in Writing/Online" or schedule a 1-on-1 appointment in Handshake for resume assistance.
Locations
In person
UD Career Center
401 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
Virtual
Zoom via the link below
How drop-in consultations can help you:
Your resume is often your first impression on potential employers. Our peer consultants are trained to provide feedback and help you revise your resume to best:
- Showcase your skills and experiences.
- Tailor it to specific job postings.
- Ensure formatting is clear and professional.
Be sure to bring a draft of your resume to your review appointment that our consultants can help you work on!
A well-written cover letter can set you apart from other candidates. During drop-in consultations, you can:
- Get personalized feedback on your cover letter.
- Learn how to highlight your achievements and match them to job requirements.
- Understand the structure and components of a strong cover letter.
In today’s digital age, a strong LinkedIn profile is essential. Our peer consultants can assist you in:
- Building a professional and appealing LinkedIn profile.
- Optimizing your profile to attract recruiters and network effectively.
- Understanding LinkedIn features to enhance your job search.
Accessing and utilizing career resources can be overwhelming. Drop-in consultations can help you:
- Use UD Career Center on Canvas site effectively.
- Navigate Big Interview to practice and improve your interview skills and get AI feedback on your resume.
- Access Career and Life Design resources.
- Get general information about the Career Center’s services, events and programs.
Appointments with Career Center Staff
Guidance for Your Career Path
For students who are moving through or have completed a Canvas module and need additional assistance or who need more personalized assistance, we offer one-on-one meetings with our experienced UD Career Center staff to provide guidance tailored to your specific needs. These individual sessions are designed to help you navigate your career journey, whether you’re exploring options, preparing for internships and jobs or seeking advice on specific career and Life Design pathways.
Student-athletes can schedule an appointment with the Associate Director, Career Readiness in Student Services for Athletes.
Graduate students can request career coaching with an Assistant Dean for Graduate Professional Development.
Topical Areas of Focus
Appointments are categorized in the same way as our Canvas site to make it easier to get the type of support you need. We also have affinity-based appointments for student-athletes, CAMI, international students, Spectrum Scholars and graduate students. Lerner students will also find access to Lerner Career Services staff.
- Log into Handshake using your UD username and password.
- Click “Career Center” located on the homepage.
- Click the “Appointments" tab.
- Click “Schedule a New Appointment.”
- Under “Choose a Category” select the appointment path that interests you OR select “Immediate Need/Other.”
- Under “Appointment Type” select the most relevant option to you.
- Select the desired appointment date and time.
- Select from the available “Appointment Medium" options. Share the purpose of the appointment and provide your phone number.
- Review and verify appointment details.
- Click on the green "Request" box. You will receive an appointment confirmation email.
The UD Career Center is part of the Division of Student Life, which advances equity and inclusion, deepens student learning and drives holistic development through education, experiences and communities.
