Welcome to University Career Services at St. John’s
University Career Services invites all degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students to utilize career education resources early and often throughout your college career. We encourage you to begin utilizing University Career Services early and often in your college career.
University Career Services: St. John’s department for major exploration, career planning, professional documents (resume, cover letter, personal statement), internships & jobs strategies, and career readiness program.
CCK (Chiang Ching Kuo Hall): Location of University Career Services. The building is situated near Marillac Hall and the D’Angelo Center (DAC), and is identifiable by its brown awning displaying “University Career Services”
Career Advisor: A professional who provides guidance on career planning, job search strategies, and professional development. They can help with resumes, LinkedIn, etc.
Career Peer: A student trained to assist other students with basic career-related questions and inform students of our online resources.
Career-nival: An event combining career fair elements with carnival-style activities to engage students.
Campus Activities Fair: An event where student organizations showcase their club to the campus community.
Great Lawn: A central outdoor area on campus used for events and gatherings.
Career Trek: An organized trip where students visit a company’s headquarters to learn about the organization, explore internships and jobs, and network with employees to build professional relationships.
Career & Internship Expo: An event where students can meet potential employers and learn about job and internship opportunities.
Handshake: is a student-focused career platform and job board designed to connect college students and recent graduates with employers, internships, part-time roles, and full-time positions. It’s also where students can discover employer events, register for career fairs, and make appointments with their career advisor.
Forage: A free online platform that offers virtual job simulations designed by top companies. These simulations allow students and early-career professionals to explore different career paths, develop real-world skills, and gain insight into what it’s like to work in specific roles.
Parker Dewey: is a platform that connects college students and recent graduates with short-term, paid Micro-Internships that build real-world experience, develop career skills, and offer flexible, resume-boosting opportunities.
Single Sign-On: A St. John’s University system allowing users to access multiple applications with one set of login credentials.
Center for Student Success: A resource hub providing academic and career advising, tutoring, and support services for first-year students. Location of your 1st year Career Advisor. It is located in St. Augustine Hall (aka the Library).
Academic Advisor: An academic advisor is a faculty or staff member who supports students with course selection, academic planning, and changing majors. First-year students: Your advisor is in the Center for Student Success. All other students: Your advisor will be based in your academic department, aligned with your major.
International Advisor: An advisor who Provides guidance to students on F-1/J-1 visa matters, including immigration regulations, maintaining legal status, and successfully integrating into both the academic and social life at St. John’s. Located in International Student & Scholar Services Office (ISSSO) within Marillac Hall, Room 210.
Explore Careers
Focus 2 guides users through a reliable, intuitive career and education decision making model to help select a major and explore industries. Create an account using your St. John’s email address.
Career Communities allow you to explore clusters of industries, fields and career paths that share common interests, skills and qualifications. You can join or “subscribe” to communities to gain updated access to their networks, events, and more!
Find Jobs & Internships on Handshake
In partnership with the University Career Services, Handshake (St. John’s Recruiting Platform) provides full-time, part-time, temporary and internship opportunities targeted by employers to St. John’s University degree-seeking matriculated students and alumni.
Connect with Employers
Attend Career Treks, fairs, workshops and more to broaden your network and forge meaningful connections.
Get Support Through Tailored Career Advisement
A Career Advisor will assist you in developing your career path; including choosing your major, resume writing/cover letters, internship/job search strategies, networking and evaluating job offers/salary negotiations. University Career Services offers you one-on-one support from freshman year through graduation.
Access LinkedIn Learning through the Queens Public Library
As a St. John’s student you have the opportunity to apply for a Library Card with the Queens Public Library (QPL). With your library card, you will gain access to LinkedIn Learning and thousands of upskilling courses… for FREE!
A Johnny’s Journey to Success:
Our Step-By-Step Career Timeline Guide
Our Johnny’s Journey resource outlines action items and goals that you can work towards achieving as you venture through your college career. Keep in mind that every student’s journey will look different – there is no “one size fits all” approach. This is a general outline.
