Career Planning & Development provides an inclusive environment for all Drury University students, past and present, to have equitable access to career exploration, job preparation, and career coaching tools and resources that support the development of career readiness. In addition, Career Planning & Development strives to maintain strong partnerships with faculty and employers to promote quality learning and employment opportunities.
Students have the opportunity to meet with professional staff through virtual appointments, phone appointments, and in-person appointments (following Panther Plan guidelines) at this time. All of our regularly offered services are listed below.
Handshake is our online career services and job search platform offered to students and alumni. Use it to schedule appointments with our staff, search for full-time, part-time, internship, and on-campus employment opportunities. Network with employers, read employer reviews, and more.
All students are pre-registered with Handshake, so just sign-in with your drury.edu email and get started!
Appointment Requests
Schedule an appointment online through Handshake. Choose: Virtual on Handshake, Career Planning – In-Person Appointment, or Career Planning – Phone Appointment.
Pease review our Job Search Guide for additional job preparation assistance.
Job & Internship Search Assistance
Job search strategies and recommended resources. Consult the Job Search Guide for additional support.
Resume, Cover Letter, & Application Review
Tips, feedback, and, best practices. Consult the Job Search Guide for additional support.
Mock Interview Training
Practice interviewing as you would in a professional setting with a professional staff member.
Career & Major Exploration
Assistance with exploring careers and majors, creating a career action plan, and online career assessments (Focus 2 Career).
Online Image & Grad School Essay Review
Review of professional online presence and essay feedback and suggestions.