Career Coaching
Appointments with the Career Success team are available for current students and alumni of Longwood. We offer assistance on a variety of fronts and are ready to help!
During the academic year, we schedule appointments between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Off-hour appointments may be scheduled on a case-by-case basis with individual Career Coaches.
The Center for Career Success offers several appointment types and tutorials on using important tools like Handshake, LinkedIn and leveraging your Longwood Network.
Alumni can get expert help with career transitions, resume updates, and more from the Center for Career Success. Whether you're reentering the workforce, seeking further education, or enhancing your online profile, our Career Coaches are here to guide you.
Appointment Types
Career Exploration
Career Exploration Appointments provide personalized guidance to clarify your goals, explore new career paths, and navigate changes in direction or passion, ensuring your aspirations align with your future direction. 30 minutes
Professional Networking
Meet with a career coach to learn how to navigate professional, alumni, and social networks. Gain insights on conducting informational interviews, connecting with industry professionals, and thriving at networking events. 30 minutes
Resume/Cover Letter Review
Resume/Cover Letter Review appointments offer expert guidance on crafting and refining your resume, cover letter, and reference page for job and internship applications. 30 minutes
Online Profile Development
Get expert guidance from a Career Coach on crafting a standout online profile to connect with thousands of employers. In this session, you'll learn to showcase your work, create compelling statements, and optimize your profile for maximum impact on platforms like LinkedIn and Handshake. 30 minutes
Ready to make an appointment?
Students can schedule appointments with a Career Coach at Longwood’s Center for Career Success through the Handshake platform. To sign in, use your LancerNet ID and password.
Important: For first-time users, you will need to complete a brief activation process, which takes 5 minutes or less. This process includes answering a few questions to help customize the platform’s content for you.
Once your account is activated, you will have access to Handshake as long as you are enrolled at Longwood or are an alumnus with an active Longwood email address.
Alumni
Longwood alumni may request an appointment with a Career Coach using the following request form: https://longwoodalumni.formstack.com/forms/alumni_careerservices_appointmentrequest