CAREER PLANNING FOR ATHLETES
| Upcoming Events |
| CareerFEST - August 27 (1pm - 4pm) - Dooling Lawn |
| Suit-Up - September 7 (4pm - 7pm) - JCPenny @ Lehigh Valley Mall |
| Career & Internship Fair - September 24 11am - 1pm) - DUC |
| Graduate School Prep: Applications & Personal Statement Writing - September 30 (5pm - 6pm) - ZOOM |
| Law School Fair - October 16 (3pm - 5pm) - Moravian University |
| Graduate School Fair - October 22 (2pm - 4pm) - Handshake (Virtual) |
| Rock Lititz - November 7 - Lititz, PA |
| Academic Success = Career Success - November 11 (3pm - 4pm) - Dooling 108 |
| NCDD - Pancakes & Handshake - November 13 (10am - 12pm) - Dooling 121 |
Just like our athletic coaches, the Career Development Center has a "Game Plan" designed for your success, both before and after graduation. We specialize in helping student-athletes connect their DeSales experiences with the transferable skills they've developed, preparing them for successful careers. Employers are actively looking for candidates with strong transferable skills, the NACE 8 Career Readiness Skills.
Throughout your time at DeSales, you'll naturally develop and enhance these essential career readiness competencies through your experiences as a student-athlete. The NACE 8 are:
- Career and Self-Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Equity & Inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology
No matter where you are on your career journey, the Career Center is here to support you. We offer a wide range of services tailored for athletes, including:
- Career coaching
- Workshops and events
- Graduate school fairs
- Mock interviews
- Resume and cover letter preparation
- Career and internship fairs
- Connections with DeSales Athlete Alumni
Check out our quick video library on various career topics:
CLICK HERE
MEET YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Melanie Vallone - Director, Career Development Center
Kristy Valladares - Associate Director of Career Education & Engagement
Brynnlee Pavlovich - Assistant Director of Experiential Learning
Christa Frederick - Assistant Director of Career Development
Fiona Spear - Graduate Assistant
Build your Career Game Plan with the Career Center’s unique 4-Year plan and Career Planning Guide
4 Year Career Game Plan
Career Planning Guide
CAREER COACHING
Your career goals are all your own. The Career Development Team can help you craft a career plan that’s as individual as you are. To schedule an appointment with your Career Coach visit
Handshake.
Internships
Gain the experience and develop the transferable skills employers expect. Internships incorporate both real world experience with your academic learning, giving you the home field advantage. Internship experience is the second most sought after qualification by employers when hiring recent graduates. Students who complete internships often receive more job offers and higher starting salaries.
Schedule an appointment on Handshake to meet with Brynnlee Pavlovich - Assistant Director of Experiential Learning.
Resume & Cover Letters
Need assistance writing your cover letter or resume? Schedule an appointment with the Career Development Center at 610-282-1100 ext. 1738 or email at career@desales.edu or schedule HERE
Career & Graduate School Preparation
There are endless career paths you can take after graduating from DeSales, including graduate school
The Career Development Center is here to help guide you along the way:
- Graduate school application assistance
- Personal statement development
- Access to job postings and employer contacts
- Job search assistance
- Salary negotiation and job acceptance
Schedule an appointment with the Career Development Center on Handshake to prepare for your future.
Handshake: LOGIN
Your free access to job postings and employer contacts across the US and beyond! See posted on campus/work study jobs, internships and career opportunities. Connect with employers, post your resume, and access DSU Career Center resources and events 24/7.
NETWORKING
Unlock career opportunities through networking. The “Iceberg Theory” suggests that visible jobs (the top of the iceberg) is only a small piece of jobs available. By connecting with people and building relationships, you can uncover these unique, sometimes unadvertised opportunities and have great conversations that lead to your next big career move.
The Career Development Center Offers Networking Opportunities:
- Career and Internship Fairs
- Employer Site Visits
- Employer Info Sessions
- Alumni Networking Events
- Etiquette Dinner
The
DSU Mentor athletic program, Bulldogs Coaching Bulldogs, is your opportunity to connect with alumni for valuable career conversations, job shadows and more! If you are looking to learn about a specific industry, job position or company, this program offers a fantastic networking experience to meet DeSales alumni. We do our best to connect student-athletes with former athletes who share similar experiences. Complete the request form on
Bark to meet your match!
For more information on upcoming events, see postings outside of Dooling 121 or follow us on social media!
Listen to our mentors tell their stories on our Alumni Podcast:
Beyond the Tassel
As always, you can contact the Career Development Center at 610-282-1100 ext. 1738 or email at
career@desales.edu.
