Virtual Career Development

Career Development Services will be open virtually during our normal business hours of Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. All appointments will be hosted by phone or Zoom. 

Winston-Salem State University Career Development Services are being modified to a virtual center that will be accessible as follows:

VIRTUAL CAREER PLANNING APPOINTMENTS

Career Planning Appointments allow you to discuss your career questions with one of our career coaches through a Zoom/Skype appointment. Virtual appointment types may include resume/cover letter critique, interviewing tips and job search strategies, etc.

Career Development Services Coaches:

CAREER ASSESSMENT (FOCUS 2)

Focus 2 is a self-paced, online career and education planning system. It will enable students to make better decisions about their career goals and plans and learn how to self-manage their careers. Focus 2 will guide you through the career planning process and save all of your results.

FOCUS 2 CAREER - A Career, Major and Education Planning System   Contact CDS for password.

Features include:

CareerSpots

A free video resource that requires no login and can easily be accessed on the CDS website. Most videos are 30 seconds, but some may be as long as three minutes in length. Transcripts are also available in PDF format and can be downloaded from the main menu where all categories and videos are listed.

Career Topic Categories

OptimalResume CAREER & TALENT SUITE

A fantastic resource that offers many features beyond assistance with a resume, including:

• Create Resumes and Cover Letters – view samples, use a variety of templates, customize, save in system or export without the complications of formatting challenges
• Create Video Resumes – Record a 30-60 second video introduction of yourself
• Track Your Skills – Track skills learned in classes, jobs, internships, and extracurricular activities
• Build Your Portfolio – Upload documents, videos, and projects to share with potential employers
• Practice Interviewing – Build your own interview, be coached, and record your practice
• Create a Career Website – Share your site with employers

JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH

Access, view, and apply for part-time, full-time, internship, and on-campus employment 24/7 with WSSU CAREER Link. Employers will be hosting virtual meet-ups, workshops, and interviews.

CAREERLINK

This resource allows students to search for job and internship opportunities, as well as career and professional development events such as information sessions, workshops, and webinars.

VIRTUAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES WORKSHOPS

The WSSU Office of Career Development Services has the following branded workshops available in PowerPoint format:

Please send an email to careersvcs@wssu.edu or a member of the career development services team if you have questions regarding any of the resources.