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Career Readiness
Career Readiness Video Series:
Welcome to the Cothran Center for Career Readiness
Our Mission
Help every student build the foundation for a meaningful life and career, ensuring they are prepared to successfully navigate the job market.
The Cothran Center for Career Readiness created a video series to help with:
- Tips on finding your first job out of college
- Inside look at advanced degree programs
- A look into LinkedIn and best practices
- Importance of having a mentor
- and more!
Follow us on Facebook for updates on job and internship opportunities, upcoming events, career news and tips on preparing for your own success in the world of work!
Director: Jimmy Knight
Phone: (828) 689-1735
Email:Â career@mhu.edu
Address: Day Hall
Focus2
Explore major and career options through Focus2! Go at your own pace, or do it all in one sitting.
- Learn what motivates you
- Work interest assessment
- Personality assessment
- Skills assessment
- Map your career path
- Research career possibilities through an exceptional library of actual job descriptions and salaries, and much more!
Click the link, and use the password: lions – That’s all you need to get started!
Handshake For Students
Open a world of possibilities, whether that is internships, resume building, networking, job searching, or creating an e-portfolio!
All Mars Hill students have access to Handshake, all you have to do is activate your account on Handshake!
 Your Potential is Waiting – Get active on Handshake TODAY!
It’s easy!
- Access through the mobile app or any computer
- Log in using your MHU credentials
- Start building your profile
- Own your personal brand and meet the future fully prepared!
Handshake For Employers
You need talent? We’ve got talent. Connect with us!
We invite local and national employers to join our network through Handshake, a modern recruitment platform geared specifically for helping students connect with you.
What you need to start your career…
The core competencies laid out by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) are at the heart of all our activities and planning. NACE interviewed hundreds of employers across numerous industries to compile a concise, “must-know” list for YOU.
Use this list as you create your “elevator pitch” for your first professional job! These are the crucial things employers want see in YOU:
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills and Abilities
- Oral and Written Communications Expertise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Digital Technology Adaptability
- Demonstrable Leadership Skills
- Professionalism and Strong Work Ethic
- Personal Management of Your Career and Personal Brand
- Global and Intercultural Fluency
- Numeric Alacrity and Data Comprehension Skills