FAQs

You can post your job or internship on Handshake, an online service that supports your recruiting needs. .

Looking to develop an internship opportunity? Please refer to our internship guide for employers or virtual internship guide.

If you are interested in joining our Employer Advisory Board, please contact Christina Crawford, Director for Employer Relations and Experiential Learning, at crawfordc02@moravian.edu.

The Riley Center for Career Success offers sponsorship opportunities for various events. Please contact Kelly Gallagher, Associate Director of Career Success, at gallagherk02@moravian.edu for more information.

It’s very normal for students to experience uncertainty when it comes to choosing a major. Many Moravian students enjoy and excel at a number of different subjects.

To help students narrow down their options, we encourage them to

• take a wide range of classes in their first year to ascertain which they truly enjoy most.
• talk with upper-class students and faculty to learn more about the disciplines that interest the student the most.
• take time to reflect on their values, interests, personality, and skills and gauge how those fit with the subject areas they’re studying.
• meet with a member of their career success team, who can show them how to research careers and majors.
• meet with their academic advisor to discuss course requirements and curricula.

The following five points and strategies provide a helpful framework.

• Career development is a lifelong, unique process and constantly needs revisiting and revising. The world of work is rapidly changing, and one year is different from the next.
• One of the first steps is helping your student self-evaluate by identifying skills, interests, personality, and values in both life and work. Students will meet with a member of their career success team to sort through and make sense of all this information. Students can schedule their appointments online through . The Riley Center for Career Success teaches a Professional and Personal Development course that helps students embrace the process and further assess themselves.
• Once your student has self-knowledge, we encourage exploring various careers by
  • conducting informational interviews with alumni and people in the area(s) of career interest.
  • finding internships within a specific field.
  • networking at career fairs, employer information sessions, sporting events—the possibilities are endless.
• When your student is thinking about pursuing a specific career within a particular industry, a member of their career success team can help them learn about internship and job opportunities. We highly recommend that your student schedule an appointment with their team.
• It’s important to remember that it is the responsibility of each student to take charge of their own career.

We do not conduct placement for students. After all, it’s the student who is networking, writing their own résumé, applying to positions, and conducting their own interviews. We help students develop these necessary skills, but in the end it is truly their achievements and accomplishments that will help them secure the employment they seek. We are here to help them learn these skills to succeed in whichever path they choose to pursue.

Members of your career success team are career coaches and champions for the students they work with. These full-time, professional staff members are dedicated to understanding the goals of the students they work with and sharing best practices in career planning, job and internship search strategies, and professional skill development. The work of our career success teams is highly personalized and customizable for the students they are working with—that’s why our career success teams partner with their student cohorts for all four years of the students’ Moravian experience!

Great question! You can view a list of members of our career success team and the students they work with.

Current students are encouraged to with a member of their career success team through Handshake. This platform provides an easy way to connect with your team, ensuring that you receive personalized guidance and support for your career planning and job search strategies.

At your introductory meeting with a member of your career success team, you can expect some general getting-to-know-you questions. While it can be helpful to reflect beforehand on some goals for your time at Moravian and future career, you don’t need to have it all figured out to meet with someone in our office!

During your first meeting, a member of your career success team will walk you through some of the resources and technology for career development, including Handshake and Suitable. We’ll help you get started on your Career Readiness Digital Badging and answer any questions you may have. It’s a 30-minute appointment that goes by quickly!

It's up to you who you choose to meet with within your career success team! Each team consists of masters-level professionals who are trained in career coaching and working with students. While each member has their own unique approach to appointments, the core information shared to students remains consistent across our team to ensure that all students get the same opportunities to receive guidance, coaching, and support. 

Yes! Your career success team is here to help you explore your interests and goals and help you start building your professional toolkit and skills. By getting to know more about you and your Moravian experience, we can offer personalized recommendations about next steps and opportunities to explore.

Congrats! Figuring out your next step after graduation is a huge accomplishment, but don’t stop there! Your career success team is here to help you polish your résumé, identify opportunities to grow your skillsets and professional experiences, and practice those interview skills (and so much more!) to help you be successful in reaching your career or educational goals. Plus, meeting with your career success team helps you continue to maintain eligibility for the Career Promise.

No. Our resources are available to you both in the Riley Center for Career Success office and online—accessible at any time. In person, you'll find physical copies of our "At-A-Glance" guides, in addition to resumé and cover letter guidebooks that you may take for your own use. You can also access and download these documents digitally through the "Resources" tab within Handshake. All students have access to Handshake and Suitable to build their professional skillsets, explore job and internship opportunities, and engage in professional development. 

If you're overwhelmed or unsure of what to look for, please stop by or schedule an appointment with a member of your career success team. We're happy to provide personalized resource recommendations and tutorials for the many platforms and assessments we use!

It's often nerve-wracking to try something new and put yourself out there, but you don’t have to be a social butterfly to network effectively! It’s all about practice and preparation. Your career success team has your back with mock interviews and networking practice to build your confidence before your next big event. Plus, there’s always extra support at these events—members of the career success team will be in attendance to answer last-minute questions and our largest job fairs feature sensory-friendly spaces to decompress. 

Together, Elevate, Handshake, and Suitable create a seamless support system that empowers ɫ��ֱ�� students to take full advantage of their college experience and confidently prepare for their futures. Elevate provides the foundation by integrating career development into every Moravian student’s journey, ensuring they gain valuable experiences and skills that make them marketable interns and employees. Handshake then bridges the gap between these experiences and real-world opportunities by connecting students with thousands of potential employers and offering appointment scheduling with their career success team. Suitable enhances the process by helping students track their academic and co-curricular involvement, allowing them to showcase a well-rounded portfolio to future employers. By fully participating in Elevate and utilizing Handshake and Suitable, students can maximize their time at Moravian and confidently step into the next stage of their professional journey.

You don’t need to enroll. Every undergraduate student is automatically able to start taking advantage of this experience. If you’re unsure where to begin, a member of your career success team can help you get started with the Career Readiness Digital Badging Program. First-year students specifically can complete the “Activate Your Elevate” Experience Set in the badging program.

The Riley Center for Career Success is committed to providing lifelong career coaching services to all alumni. Whether you’re just starting your career, seeking advancement, or contemplating a career change, our dedicated career coaches are here to support you at every stage.

We offer personalized coaching tailored to your unique career goals, including résumé and cover letter reviews, job search strategies, interview preparation, networking tips, and guidance on transitioning to a new field. Our services are designed to empower you to achieve your professional aspirations, no matter where you are on your career journey.

To schedule an in-person or virtual meeting with one of our experienced career coaches, please email us at careersuccess@moravian.edu. We’re here to help you navigate your career path with confidence and success.