Schreiner Career Development

Your one-stop shop for career success

The Career Development Office facilitates career exploration and readiness, cultivating marketable skills by providing experiential learning opportunities through effective, innovative and relevant programs for members of the Schreiner Community.

What we can do for you:

  • Find out what career path to take based on your values, interests and abilities
  • Learn interview skills: what to wear, what to say, what not to say
  • Learn how to write a resume that gets results
  • Network with people who are working in the field you wish to pursue
  • Get an internship in your related field
  • Find out about the Community Internship Program
  • Meet with a career adviser any time! We are here for YOU

On- and off-campus job opportunities are available and listed on our virtual career and student success platform – the Schreiner Experience. We invite students to explore the Schreiner Experience platform and sign up to learn more about how the Schreiner Experience platform can support them. Students can receive alerts on career exploration information tailored to their interests, curated industry expertise, resume building with AI feedback, mock interviews with AI feedback, job search resources and much more! Students will find listings of part-time, seasonal, summer, internships, and full-time positions. Upload your resume and submit it to employers who are looking for candidates like you!

The purpose of the Meaningful Work Initiative is to develop, promote and foster opportunities to connect and authenticate work experiences for Schreiner students, and to provide support and resources for faculty and staff to enhance experiential learning opportunities. The Office of Meaningful Work helps create experiences that lead Schreiner students to develop the skills, knowledge, habits of mind, and dispositions to be successful in a diverse workforce.

Work-Study Program

Students can find out more about work-study job opportunities and the application process on the Schreiner work study page.

Schreiner GROW

(Guided Reflection on Work) Based on IOWA GROW® at The University of Iowa, this program focuses on providing guided reflection to student employees on how to connect the skills and experience gained on the job to their coursework and future career goals.

Internships

An internship affords students the opportunity to gain pre-professional experience in a particular career field

Meaningful Work Certificate

Schreiner students have the opportunity to earn a Meaningful Work Certificate which serves to complement the diploma as part of a co-curricular transcript charting students’ participation in activities that focus on progressive career development.

Students and Alumni

Schreiner University Career Development Center offers an on-line job search tool powered by Handshake. This fast and powerful recruiting platform will help you get connected with employers, source jobs, and internships, event information and a Career Advisor. This platform also provides personalized career recommendations based on your interests and connections as you explore your career possibilities.

  • Job opportunities
  • Internships
  • Work-study
  • Career events

Handshake Tutorial: Learn how to search for jobs and internships


 

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SU Career Development provides free job posting services available to current students and alumni. Career Development and Schreiner University in no way endorses any company and/or its services. It is the responsibility of each client to verify the specific information pertaining to the job postings.

*We are not responsible for the contents of any linked sites. Students/Alumni who discover any misuses or abuse of this web site are encouraged to contact the Career Development staff immediately.

Employers who wish to post job vacancies for full-time, part-time, internship, or summer positions should register on our primary online resume/job exchange system. REGISTER and login: JOBSFORMOUNTAINEERS

Employers can use Handshake as a recruitment tool to identify qualified candidates for open positions and manage on-campus recruitment activities. Log in using your email and Handshake password.

Employers can also post job and internship opportunities and engage with Schreiner students on our Schreiner Experience platform.

EMPLOYER POLICIES

NACE

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is the leading source of information for career services practitioners on college campuses who advise students and alumni in career development and the employment process and for human resources professionals who recruit and hire college graduates.

We closely follow NACE’s Principles for Professional conduct for Career Services & Employment Professionals in our work with students.

Learn more information on NACE.

On-Campus Recruiting

Schreiner University Career Development Center has facilities available to accommodate on-campus recruitment schedules free of charge to recruiting organizations. Schreiner holds career fairs in the fall and spring semesters, and on-campus interview schedules may be requested through JOBSFORMOUNTAINEERS or by contacting the Career Development Center.

Fairs

Career Development sponsors several fairs during the course of the year that provides an excellent opportunity to introduce your organization to the Schreiner student population.

On Campus Interviews

The following information is required to complete an on-campus interview request:

  • Requested Date
  • Recruiter(s) Names
  • Number of interview rooms
  • 1st interview start time
  • Last Interview start time
  • Duration of interviews
  • Attached job description(s)

ON-CAMPUS RECRUITMENT

In addition, Career Development can assist recruiters with several other on-campus activities:

  • Fall and spring career fairs
  • Internship Development
  • Coordination of Information Sessions
  • Coordination of Information Tables
  • Hosting job shadowing opportunities
  • Participation in on-campus career programs
  • Sponsoring Career Development Programs

Information Sessions & Information Tables

Many recruiters are interested in setting up informational sessions as part of their ongoing campus recruitment. Employers can also improve on-campus visibility by setting up an information table in the Cailloux Campus Activity Center.

Connecting with Faculty or Staff

The Career Development Center can assist recruiters with inquiries about opportunities to speak with specific classes or to student organizations. Faculty members and student organizations have complete discretion when accepting or scheduling presentations.

Partnering with Career Development

Career Development conducts a number of programs and workshops throughout the year that recruiters may participate in or assist with facilitation. There may also be opportunities for recruiting organizations to co-sponsor events or programs. Organizations wishing to collaborate or participate in a workshop or program should contact Career Development for more information.

For further information about the Community Internship Program, please contact Dr. William Woods at wwwoods@schreiner.edu or (830) 792-7425.

As you begin your college career allow for the Office of Career Development to assist you on your journey by taking advantage of our “Four Year Career Plan“.

Internships/Jobs:

Schreiner Experience

JOBSFORMOUNTAINEERS

internweb.com – Intern Web

internjobs.com – Intern Jobs

Career InfoNet

simplyhired.com

indeed.com

www.hacu.net – NACU National Internship Program

ZipRecruiter – leading online employing marketplace with more than 16 Million Jobs and is rated the #1 Job Seeker App for iPhone and Android. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, ZipRecruiter actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as partnerships with the best job boards on the web

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With COVID-19 disrupting the global workforce, ZipRecruiter is urgently working to provide communities with easy access to new, local jobs for immediate hire. Check out their Jobs Trending Now page for real-time updates on industries that need to hire right now. Additionally, for those with Immediate hiring needs:

Independent School Districts:

www.kerrvilleisd.net – Kerrville Independent School District

www.ingramisd.net – Ingram Independent School District

www.saisd.net – San Antonio Independent School District

www.austinisd.org – Austin Independent School District

National/Government:

www.kerrvilletx.gov – Kerrville City Jobs

U.S. Department of State Careers

www.training.nih.gov – National Institute of Health

www.si.edu/ofg/internopp.htm – Smithsonian Institute

www.USAJobs.gov

Based on Major:

Focus2 – On-line Self-Assessment and Career Exploration Tool

www.teachers-teachers.com – Teacher recruiting service

Quintessential Careers

LiveCareer – Recruiter-approved career tools
to help you land the job.

Specific Location:

www.austinjobs.com

www.houstonjobs.com

www.sanantoniojobs.com

www.sanantonio.gov/hr

www.dallascityhall.com

Graduate School Resources:

GradSchools.com
Searchable database of graduate school information by subject, location, etc.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Information on the GRE, required for most graduate school admissions

How to Study for the GRE

Princeton Review
Info regarding graduate school entrance tests including the GRE, GMAT, MCAT and more

Teacher Certification Programs
Explore teaching careers, programs by state, jobs by state, top blogs and much more

Diversity & Veterans Resources:

Americans with Disabilities Act
Guide for people with disabilities seeking employment

Federal Jobs Network | Federal Jobs for Disabled Veterans
Helps federal government job hunters find, apply for, and land government jobs

Equal Opportunity Publications

EqualityMagazines.com

NACE
Information for employers, students and career services personnel about legal issues surrounding the employment of international students

Veterans Affairs:

http://www.va.gov/jobs/

http://www.federaljobs.net/Agencies/va.htm

http://www.vacareers.va.gov/

Other Links:

Schreiner Experience

Focus2 – Online Self-Assessment Tool

CareerEco Virtual Events-Great for Students, Alumni, Jobseekers, et al!

What Can I Do With This Major: Whether you are exploring multiple majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this site will help you connect majors to careers.

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