Student Professional Development Center

How do we turn our lofty New Year's resolutions into concrete developmental strategies? Alison Doherty, a career advising fellow, encourages us to take a step back and acknowledge our past accomplishments before setting new goals.

The event will be from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Student Professional Development Center, Moseley 140.

Kelly Valerio’20 used the support she found at the Student Professional Development Center staff to build her professional network and understand the value of using keywords to land a job related to her passion for travel and her experience with the hospitality industry.

Whether your post-graduate plans are still up in the air or you're dead set on becoming the regional manager of a paper company, the Student Professional Development Center can support you along the way no matter the career path.

Sofia Stanchina '21 turned to the staff in the Student Professional Development Center after unsuccessfully pursuing internship opportunities, and found the help she needed to land a meaningful internship experience.

Hear from Elon alumnae about their experiences working with the W20 Group, a healthcare marketing firm. If you are thinking about a career in communications and marketings, this article provides insight into the healthcare industry and advice for students who are thinking about this career path.

On Tuesday, November 12 from 3:30-5:30 pm in McKinnon Hall representatives from non-profit organizations, rooted in domestic and international causes, will discuss internships, fellowships, post-graduate, and full-time employment opportunities with Elon students who are passionate about building careers making a difference in the world. 

It's ok to switch your major, it's ok to change your interests, and it's ok to go down a totally different career path. Kiera O'Donnell offers refreshing advice for those in a mid-college crisis and reminds us to pursue what we are most passionate about.

You get the job of your dreams, you accept your employer's offer...but how do you negotiate the salary? Ross Wade says that researching salaries in that field, costs of living and budgetary issues should be equal aspects of the interview preparation. Make sure you are getting the job you desire with the salary you desire.

Did you know it's possible to get your dream job doing what you love most? Gaming! This article provides insight from an Elon alumn working at PlayStation. Find out what she does and how she got there.