Career and Post-Graduate Development

Our Mission

The office of Career and Post-Graduate Development (CPD) seeks to ensure that Ursinus graduates are strongly positioned to succeed. By using a customized approach that integrates the core curriculum, campus resources, and a holistic Ursinus experience, we aim to help all students and alumni envision and realize meaningful lives.

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Announcements

Winter Externships Now Available

An externship is a three to five day job-shadowing experience designed to help you gain insights into the realities of the workplace. Search Externship under Jobs in Handshake. Learn more about the Extern Program.

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Top Resources

Focus Career and major Exploration. Log in here if you have a FOCUS account. Log into Handshake and the FOCUS resource to create an account.
CareerSpots Career Advice Videos Job Search, Internship Search, Career Ready
GoinGlobal Country specific career and employment information (found within Resources in Handshake)
Handshake Resumes reviewed, job & internship search tool. Learn about Handshake
CareerShift Job and internship search tool
LinkedIn Professional networking tool
CashCourse Real life money guide

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Alumni Services

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Employer Advisory Board (EAB)

The board provides a forum for relevant discussions on career and employment issues. These discussions help strengthen the services offered by Career and Post-Graduate Development. Read about the members of the EAB.

Faculty and Staff Support Resources

Helpful resources and guides for faculty and staff on our services, programs, and resources.

On Twitter

UrsinusCareer: Yesterday we visited @AREUFIT in West Chester. Loved learning about their work and seeing @UrsinusCollege alumni Jeannine Stuart ’85 & Ralph Aurora ’14. Pictured with Winfrey the boxer, “Chief Security Officer” at AREUFIT. https://t.co/BmyhmCScD7
UrsinusCareer: Interning in the Philly area this summer? UC Bears in the City is an exciting chance catch up with other @UrsinusCollege interns and meet young Philly alumni. Join us on July 24th. RSVP at https://t.co/3ATfFKRUCm https://t.co/96SLPC9mdR