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Career Services
We provide students with access to career planning and advising, career based presentations and events, and comprehensive information on employment and internship opportunities. Our mission is to enable our students and alumni to successfully identify and pursue their career goals.
We offer guidance, coaching, and resources to help discover career potential and how that potential relates to educational plans and accomplishments.
Events
Technology Fair - Handshake | Fair(TBA) - Handshake |
Youth Intern Fair | Education Fair - Handshake |
STEM Fair - Handshake |
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Choosing Your Major And Minor
Type Focus Personality Assessment
Take a personality and career assessment online through TypeFocus.
When you register or log in, you will be prompted to include a site password.
To receive your password: Contact us via email at careercenter@harding.edu or by phone at 501-279-4454.
Once you have completed the test, you may call 501-279-4454 and schedule a time to come in to the office for one of our staff members to go over the results with you.
We want to help you find work that will be a good fit for your personality, interests and values, in order to lead a successful and rewarding career.
Research Occupations
Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What can I do with this major, job search by area of study.
PathwayU
PathwayU assesses values, interests, personalities and workplace preferences to help students discover fulfilling careers. PathwayU focuses on vocation and career exploration in 16 subject areas which are further broken down into specific career paths. It helps students discover their strongest career matches while simultaneously weeding out weak ones. PathwayU can help you determine which of Harding’s majors will lead you to a fulfilling career.
Career Preparation
Resume Writing
Resume Resources
Resume Examples
Did you know we offer free resume reviews? Email your resume to careercenter@harding.edu or sign up for an account on Handshake.
If you need help come see us! We are located in the Student Center room 239 or call 501-279-4454 to set up an appointment.
We also provide a career management platform brought to you by partnering with OptimalResume. Inside, you’ll find a variety of tools to help you create, present, manage, and share your professional credentials.
Remember, your resume is your "foot in the door" to a prospective job.
Cover Letters & Other Letters
Interview Skills
Preparing to Interview
Career Tools
- LinkedIn.com - Online Professional Networking
- Glassdoor.com - A free inside look at more than 26,000 companies
Job Search Engines
- Handshake
- Career Finder - What jobs can you get with your degree?
- Job Search by Area of Study
- Job-Hunt.org
- Search "Indeed"
- Possible Entry Level Positions
- Legal Jobs
- RN Jobs in Arkansas
- Careers in Law Enforcement
- Gettinghired.com - Specifically For Students With Disabilities
- XAP Reach Farther
- Work for the US Government - Federal Jobs
Campus Interviews
On-campus interviews are great way to connect students to potential employers.
Students, sign up with Handshake and prepare for interviews and career fairs.
Employers, register for on-campus interviewing with Handshake.
Graduate School
Continue your formal education and see what additional opportunities are in your future.
Faculty Info: Request a Classroom Workshop
A critical part of achieving our goal is to partner with you, the faculty, in helping students realize and reach their life goals. As you integrate career components into your courses, Career Center staff members are available to present career information on several aspects of career planning. Some of the popular topics include:
- Choosing a major
- Resume writing
- Job search skills
- How to interview
- Internships
- Career fairs
- Applying to graduate schools
If you would like to request a classroom presentation from Career Services, please let us know at careercenter@harding.edu.
Meet our Staff
Jacob Farr | |
Lara Lauterbach |
Contact Us
Location: Student Center room 239
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Box 12243