Career Exploration
Seekers
Seekers is a 6-week career exploration program for juniors and seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences. Beginning on February 7, 2024 and ending March 20, 2024, Seekers will meet six times in-person over the lunch time hour (12 pm – 12:50 pm) during the 2024 spring semester. The goal of this program is to help students learn to explore careers of interest, articulate skills, tell their unique story, establish a network, and design a job search or graduate school exploration strategy that will help them take the next step after graduation.
To register for Seekers visit Handshake and complete the registration form before Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Please contact ljdepaul@widener.edu if you have any questions.
The Widener Works Experience 2023-2024
Widener Works is a career exploration program that matches College of Arts and Sciences and Exploratory Studies students with alumni and/or friends of the Widener community for a 1-3 day job or graduate school shadow OR a 30-minute informational interview. This program provides students the opportunity to learn from established professionals or graduate students in a field of interest.
This year we have 22 dedicated hosts who are excited to meet you and share information with you about the world of work. Click on the PDF below to learn more about each of our Widener Works Hosts.
Widener Works Host Descriptions 2024.pdf
The Widener Works timeline, list of hosts, and application process are outlined below. Please email [email protected] with questions.
Happy exploring!!
Widener Works Timeline & Requirements
– Registration available: October 30, 2023- The Widener Works application is available on Handshake. If you have not activated your Handshake account, you will have to do so before applying. You can activate your Handshake account and register for the Widener Works event which is listed under the events tap.
-Registration deadline: November 14, 2023
-Students MUST attend a mandatory one-hour orientation: November 15, 2023 at noon in QC Room 107.
-Students will be notified of host match the week of November 29, 2023
-Students are expected to communicate with the host(s) between November 29, 2023 and December 6, 2023 to arrange logistics.
-The Widener Works experience will take place between December 18, 2023 and January 16, 2024.
– Students MUST complete a 1-page reflection about their Widener Works experience. This reflection is due January 19, 2024.
-Students MUST attend a mandatory one-hour externship reflection session in January. *Time and Location TBD*
Widener Works Documents
Widener Works Scheduling Email Template
Sample Thank You Email for Host(s)
Sample Informational Interview Questions
Pre Externship Reflection Questions
Welcome to Your Inside Track
The Inside Track Map is an interactive tool to help you track ideas about your future, on-campus involvement, and professional experiences throughout your journey as a Widener student. Your Inside Track Map should be saved on your computer and updated at least once a semester during your time at Widener. If you have questions about your map please contact the Office of Career Design and Development by emailing [email protected]. Click on the map to add your answers!
Explore your career options
Finding a career that fits you best begins with intentional exploration. The resources provided will help you explore not only careers and their outlooks, but your personality, abilities, values, and interests to help you pair your unique qualities with a fulfilling career.
Questions related to career exploration? Contact Career Design and Development at (610) 499-4176 to schedule an appointment.
Career Exploration Guides
O*Net My Interest Profiler Instructions and Worksheet.pdf
Career Exploration Resources
- Burning Glass – Data driven insight into the job market.
- GlassDoor
- O*Net
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- My Next Move Interest Profiler
- Career OneStop Values Matcher
- Career OneStop Skills Matcher
- Career OneStop Interest Assessment
- Exploratory Studies
- What Can I Do With This Major?
- To access What Can I Do With This Major, click on the link above or the image below and scroll down to the Tools of the Trade section and click on What Can I Do With This Major?
Want to explore more? Go to our Jobs/Internships Resources tab to learn more about majors and fields of interest.
Focus Assessment
The Focus 2 is a free tool available to all Widener students. Identify your interest themes to uncover potential career paths.
The Focus2 Assessment is open and free to all students and alumni. Click the image above and enter the access code WU7391 to register today. Once you have completed the assessment, call our office (610) 499-4176 to set up an appointment with a counselor to go over what the results can mean for you. Already have a login to Focus2?
Click here to log in
If you are still stuck and don’t know which way to go, Career Design and Development has the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and StrengthsQuest and other assessment tools available upon request.
