Career Development
Career Development
The Career Development Center aims to assist students in their search for internships, grad school programs and employment options during and after their experience at Mars Hill University.
If you want to explore more in depth your personal interests, talents and outlook, go to one of the many resources at this site, such as FOCUS2, and CollegeCentral.com’s jobs database and preparation resource. For academic internships registration at Mars Hill University, visit the Internships pages. See links at left, or for CollegeCentral, you may also click on the red button at right.
I encourage you to call or visit my office in Marshbanks Hall with questions, suggestions and comments. We are working to improve the range of services and resources available to you all the time, and your input on your particular needs is always welcome.
Interim Director: Heather Zurburg, PhD
Phone: (828) 689-1655
Email: career@mhu.edu
Address: Marshbanks Hall, 3rd Floor
Connect with us!
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!
Looking for jobs, internships and career events? Visit CollegeCentral.com!
Mars Hill’s Job Services System
Focus Career Planning
FOCUS is a career exploration and education planning system.
Research results cited by the American Psychological Association and the University of Michigan showed that Focus is “most recommended by career counselors, is simple and easy to use, has more of a focus on the user, faster to use, most affordable, comprehensive, and great support from the Career Dimensions staff”. (per FOCUS) A NACE survey showed that Focus is one of the top three most used systems.
Student portal for self-registration in Focus
Student portal for logging back into Focus
For the password please send us an email.
Job or Internship Offers
Do you have a job or internship position that you would like to advertise to our students?
Please register (free of charge to you) in our jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities database, where you may post and update opportunities directly online. All MHU students and alumni have direct access to job postings in this online system. For more information, or if you need assistance with this process, send an email to career@mhu.edu.
You may also post jobs to our Facebook page.
The MHU Spring 2018 Jobs, Internships and Graduate School Fair is on Thursday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Day Hall. Visit this website to register. Space is limited so please confirm your spot as soon as possible.
Register as an employer or internship partner for free, to ensure you receive updates and your invitation to participate in the event.
MHU uses College Central Network as its official resume and job posting service. Students and Alumni, create your account profile at www.collegecentral.com/marshill to:
- Search for all full-time, part-time, internship/co-op job opportunities easily and efficiently
- Create and upload your resume and career portfolio to make available to employers
- Access our events calendar, career and job search advice documents, podcasts, videos and articles
Online Resources to Empower your MHU Four-Year Career Plan
Getting Started, Exploring Career Paths
- LearnHowToBecome.org Explore different fields of work, and learn from experts in each field – Career Resource Center
- Employers in NC by Major – Find out who hires people with your major in North Carolina, or register for free to find employers nationwide – and all about where they are located.
- Career Match – Discover cool careers, connect with inspiring people, and share your ideas and questions.
- Career Profiles – includes a free Work Preference Assessment tool
- Career Perfect – Find out what types of careers might be right for you.
Internships & Community Engagement
- Academic Internships at MHU
- Center for Community Engagement
- Campus Clubs and Organizations
- Student Leadership
- NC Governor’s Internships
- Federal internships
- Advice for finding internships
- International experience sample sites (we do not endorse any specific site)
Market Yourself
Gaining a job that suits your career and lifestyle goals is more than simply applying to a few jobs on search engines, or responding to advertisements!
- LinkedIn Leverage a worldwide professional network to build relationships and connect with opportunities.
- The Simple Dollar: The Employment Guide
A handy Networking guide From Career Perfect
Resume Tips: Perfect one of many ways to help secure the position you want
Prepare for Graduate School
Free GRE SAT LSAT GED TOEFL MCAT ACT IELTS GMAT Practice Tests: http://www.testpreppractice.net/
MCAT – Understanding and Preparing for the MCAT Exam
Guides to Graduate schools
- http://www.gograd.org/graduate-school-guide-book/
- https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/masters-programs/
NC Employment & Internships
Western North Carolina Employment
NC Office of State Human Resources
Sustainable Business Jobs
Jobs and internships with organizations committed to the theme “sustainable energy for all.”
Education
- Current job postings http://greatteacher.net/job_classified_f.htm
- Education jobs posted by schools etc., other resources like lesson plans are on site. http://www.educationworld.com/node/45184
Health and Wellness
NC Health Careers
Public Health Careers – In-depth public health career information in one place, including salary tools, career path timelines, and job resources. Also helpful is a guide to online Master in Public Health options.
Social Work
- The New Social Worker
Social Work is one of the fasters growing occupational fields in the country. - For a list of job openings and other social work career information, socialworkjobbank.com;
- social work jobs board.
Sports
- Athlete Network is a jobs and internships network for athletes. The site works similar to LinkedIn, ensuring both athletes and employers are able to connect with each other.
- NCAA – The Market
Theatre Arts
- Theatre Communications Group
Hundreds of jobs listed by the National Employment Bulletin for the Arts, updated every three business days. Five distinct categories: Administrative, Artistic, Production/Design, Career Development and Education. Includes summer jobs, internships, festivals, schools, art centers, dance and opera companies, museums, orchestras, commercial organizations, etc., etc.
Minority Groups
Job Hero, for all underrepresented minority groups, including those with physical disabilities http://www.jobhero.com/minority-career-guide/
Workplace Diversity
Connects candidates with employers who are proactive in their quest to create a diverse workforce.
General Job Search databases – national and international!
- Indeed
- Federal jobs
- http://www.nationjob.com/
- https://www.employmentguide.com/
- Jobs Abroad
Information about exciting job opportunities abroad: be a dolphin trainer in Mexico, a whale watching guide, a teacher in New Zealand, something you’ve never dreamed of before but may just be what you’re looking for! - LocalJobs.com
Search by state and city to find a variety of jobs in the local area you are interested in.