The EKU College Enrollment and Career Readiness team supports students from enrollment through graduation and beyond. Our college enrollment and career counselors (CECC) can help you explore career options, gain experience, connect with employers and prepare for what comes next.
Resume & Cover Letter Reviews
A resume and cover letter review appointment can be done virtually or in person. These appointments are focused on building and polishing your primary job application documents. Whether you are crafting your first resume from scratch, tailoring a cover letter for a specific job/internship, or updating your materials for post-graduation opportunities, we’re here to help you present your background clearly and persuasively.
Mock Interviews
A mock interview is a practice job interview designed to simulate a real employer conversation in a low-stakes environment. A member of the college enrollment and career readiness team will ask common behavioral and technical questions, observe your responses and guide you through real-time practice. You’ll receive real-time and follow-up feedback from the experience. Appointments can be virtual or in person.
Career Exploration
Figuring out your next steps in college can feel like a lot to navigate and the term, “major and career exploration” can also be confusing as it can mean two different things!
You need help with major exploration/changing your academic path if:
You need help with career exploration/setting a professional goal and creating a pathway to get there if:
No matter where you are, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
If major exploration is where you’re at, your next step is to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.
Why academic advisor?
If career exploration is what you need, your next step is to schedule an appointment with your college enrollment and career readiness counselor.
Part-Time Job Assistance
A coordinator on the enrollment and career readiness team works with students one-on-one to discover, prepare, apply for and follow up on part-time employment pursuits-both on and off campus. We provide personalized resume coaching, job-search tools and direct access to vetted local and campus employers interested in hiring student talent.
We also offer a valuable resource to all students in the form of a free Handshake account—the leading job-search platform built specifically for college students and recent grads. Through Handshake, you can easily filter, browse and apply for thousands of part-time jobs, internships and full-time employment opportunities tailored to your major and career goals.
Co-ops & Internships
Experiential Learning Philosophy
The underlying philosophy of the cooperative education (co-op) and applied learning (intern) program is that the integration of academic training with professional experience provides a comprehensive education. Learning to apply theory to the world of work produces a combination of applied knowledge and experience essential to the educational process.
Terminology
Internship
An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths, as well as give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent. Internships may be paid or unpaid, and students receive academic credit.
Co-op
Cooperative education is defined as a method of study that incorporates career-related work experience into the curriculum.